Information about the Piano State Recital Competition
The 2026 State Recital Competition for Piano will be held on Sunday, March 15th from 4pm to 6pm at the Hartley Mansion. Our judges are Dr. Nicole Kim and Hannah Cho. Our judges will help us pick 4 representatives and 4 alternates to participate in the State Conference on June 27-29 at the Central Washington…
EMTA 2025 Music Era Festival Results
The ETMA 2025 Music Era Festival was held on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 at the Hartley Mansion in Everett. The purpose of Music Era Festival is to encourage the exploration of piano music by the chosen era of music. This year’s festival explored the Romantic period (Chopin, Brahms, Schumann, Mendelsohn, Liszt, etc.).…
EMTA November 2025 Volunteer of the Month
Marie Wollam-Mergler has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for November, 2025! We are delighted to share your interview responses with our membership and to have this opportunity to thank you publicly for all that you do to benefit the membership of EMTA and the students of our members. First, please share…
2025 EMTA Fall Community Recital
The 2025 EMTA Fall Community Recital was held on October 25, 2025. The recital featured many fun and lovely performances from 19 students in a non-competitive environment. Ten EMTA teachers were represented at this event. Thanks to Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation for the use of their facility and a special thanks to EMTA member, Jennie…
Registration for the EMTA November 2025 Adult Piano Social is now open
11 November 2025 : Adult Piano Social Registration Deadline13 November 2025: Adult Piano Social This is a social evening where EMTA adult students can socialize and/or perform on a wonderful piano in a casual and safe social setting. Partners of adult piano students and their piano teachers are also welcome. For adults who definitely wish to…
2025 EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival Results
The 2025 EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Concert, Festival and Workshop was held this past weekend on 10-11 October 2025. What a wonderful day of well-prepared students and helpful volunteers! Thank you so much to those who brought their keyboards for the workshop and assisted throughout the day! Here are the results of the 2025…
ESSB 5814
Dear WSMTA Members:Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5814 on the collection of Retail Sales Tax on “Live Presentations” is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025. Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued an interim guidance on what activities are considered as “Live Presentations” and therefore would be required to collect Retail Sales Tax. Activities not subject…
New EMTA Board Restructure Plan
The EMTA board has approved a restructuring plan to make things run more smoothly and share responsibilities more evenly. Key changes: New EMTA Board Restructure Plan This new plan will be briefly discussed at the EMTA October General Meeting. Thanks,Angela MichaelPresident, Edmonds Music Teachers Association
EMTA 2026 Voice MAP and State Recital Competition Information
VOICE MAP DATE: Sunday, February 22, 2026 LOCATION: Shih-Yi Kuan’s studioVISITING ARTIST: April DuvicREGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 13, 2026 VOICE STATE RECITAL COMPETITION DATE: Sunday, March 29, 2026LOCATION: Shih-Yi Kuan’s StudioJUDGE: Jessica MartinREGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 10, 2026NOTE: Participants must participate in the VOICE MAP and have performed two memorized pieces. Thanks to Shih-Yi Kuan for organizing these…
Dr. Yelena Balabanova – EMTA Volunteer of the Month
Dr. Yelena Balabanova is our EMTA Volunteer of the Month for October, 2025. She has replied to the EMTA volunteer of the month questions as follows: I feel very honored and deeply touched by this honor. I always feel that there are people who do so much more than me and they deserve all the…
Book Sale – Monday, September 22, 2025
New EMTA member, Judy Baker, will be holding a Music Book Sale at her Everett house on Monday. September. 22 from 11:00AM-2:00PM. She has many books for sale at reduced prices. EMTA members can find more contact information for Judy in the EMTA online member directory. Book Sale Address: 1101 Grand Ave, Everett, WA 98201
2026 MTNA Chicago Conference
Registration is Now Open! for the next MTNA National Conference in Chicago—a landmark occasion as MTNA celebrates 150 years of excellence in music teaching. The MTNA National Conference is a place where inspiration, innovation, and tradition converge. Immerse yourself in transformative sessions, a vibrant exhibit hall, and world-class performances. Experience the thrill of MTNA National…
EMTA Volunteer of the Month – Mary Rose Walker-Lieberman
September 2025 Before we get to the topic of your volunteer work for EMTA, tell us just a bit about your teaching, including things such as what areas of music you teach, any specializations you offer, approximate number of students in your studio, and anything else you’d like for us to know. My studio is currently…
WSMTA District 1 Conference
WSMTA District I Conference: Explorations in Artistry: Color, Texture, Nuance, Pedaling. Join us for engaging sessions on pedaling, texture, nuance and color, by our wonderful and inspirational WSMTA guest artists! Saturday, October 18th, 2025 – 9:30-3:00pmMarysville United Methodist Church5600 64th St NE, Marysville, WA 98270 Schedule: 9:30-10am – check-in and socializing/coffee/tea10:00-11:00 – Dr. Kay Zavislak…
2025 EMTA October Community Recital Registration Now Open
1 October 2025: Community Recital Registration Deadline25 October 2025: Community Recital2025 October Community Halloween Recital Registration The theme the October Community Recital will be “Halloween”. Students may dress up in costumes. There is also a new venue for this event. There will be a $10.00 fee per student for the community recital due to new…
2025 EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival Registration and Concert Tickets Available Now
2025 Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival, Workshop, and Concert Registration is open now for our annual Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival, workshop and guest concert! We are thrilled to have John Sanders and Elliot Gray as our masterclass visiting artists and Dan Taylor as our workshop visiting artist. We also welcome the return of the…
Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra Concert
Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue is a powerful and uplifting orchestral work by acclaimed American composer Peter Boyer. The Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra is proud to present this stirring piece on Saturday, September 14th at 3:00 PM in the Historic Bastyr University Chapel, one of the region’s most breathtaking acoustic spaces. The performance will feature Grammy-winning pianist Jeffrey Biegel,…
Bothel Teaching Studio Space Openings
Hello Teachers, We are expecting some openings in our teaching studios in September at Bothell Music Lessons. Bothell Music Lessons is a group of independent music teachers. Our teaching studios are located near the Bothell Post Office. If you are interested in expanding your teaching studio into the Bothell area, please contact Jason Kuo at…
EMTA Music Era Festival Registration Opens September 1, 2025
Festival Dates and Registration PeriodFestival Dates: Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm (Please do not request specific days or times). Please keep your weekend open.Location: Hartley Mansion, 2320 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98201 Registration period: September 1st, 2025 to October…
Congratulations to EMTA member Keva Vaughn-McMorrow for 50 years with MTNA!
EMTA member, Keva Vaughn-McMorrow (also known as: Keva Lauren McMorrow, NCTM; Edmonds, WA) recently received her fifty years with MTNA pin. The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) recognizes individuals who have been members for at least 50 continuous years with the Fifty-Year Membership Award. This award is a distinction that acknowledges a long-standing commitment to the…
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