2026-2027 EMTA Member Grants
31 October 2026: EMTA Member Grant Application Deadline Applications are now open for EMTA 2026-2027 member grants EMTA has allocated $1500 for member grants to directly support teachers’ growth through education, access to cultural events, and expansion of studio supports such as equipment and software. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2026. More 2026-2027…
EMTA 2027 Excellence in Music Awards Program (EIMAP)
Event Date: Saturday, May 22, 2027Student, teacher, and parent information is currently being updated on the website. We’ve made a few updates this year to balance student volunteer hours, make teacher participation easier, and allow more flexibility with awards. 1. Student Volunteer Hours – Musicianship Festival Grades 7–10: Up to 3 hours, with the option…
WSMTA 2027 Music Artistry Program (MAP) for Piano
Now is the perfect time to start preparing your students for Piano Music Artistry Program (MAP), WSMTA’s annual statewide event featuring one-on-one coaching with Visiting Artists in a positive, noncompetitive environment. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 12, 2027Event Dates: March 5–7, 2027 (Friday–Sunday)Locations: Multiple local locations Visiting Artists: Carissa Pitkin-Cox March 5-7Oksana Ezhokina March 6-7Feng Kang…
EMTA October 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Dawn Taylor-May
Dawn Taylor-May has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for October 2026! We offer our appreciation and congratulations to her and thank her for consenting to provide us with this interview. She will receive her certificate of Recognition of Extraordinary Volunteer Service at the October General Membership Meeting. First, please share with…
EMTA Nametags for members – 2026 order
EMTA provides one free nametag for each EMTA member. If your nametag is lost, then the member will be responsible for paying for a replacement nametag. Nametags will be kept by members and not the membership chair. Nametags can be used at all EMTA events including festivals, concerts, meetings, etc. The 2026 order will be…
Registration for the November 2026 Adult Piano Social is now open
17 November 2026 : Adult Piano Social Registration Deadline19 November 2026: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…
EMTA Professional Development Course – Teaching Baroque Music
Facilitated and lead by EMTA member Rick Asher with world-class guest presenters Byron Schenkman and Richard Sparks. Tuesday Mornings 10:00 to NoonFebruary 16, 23, March 16, 23, 30, April 20, 2027Location TBD Byron Schenkman will present on specific techniques of interpreting and performing Baroque keyboard music on the piano. Here is information about Mr. Schenkman:https://byronschenkman.com/about/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byron_Schenkman…
EMTA September 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for September 2026! We offer our appreciation and congratulations to her and thank her for consenting to provide us with this interview. She will receive her certificate of Recognition of Extraordinary Volunteer Service at the September General Membership Meeting. First, please share with…
EMTA 2026 Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival, Workshop, and Concert
The Jazz, Rags and Blues Festival will be held November 13-14 at Calvin Presbyterian Church (18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177). The event kicks off Friday, November 13 at 7:00 pm with a performance from the Dan Taylor Trio. Saturday, November 14, students will participate in a masterclass and workshop where they will get…
Insurance for Individual Teacher Events at EUUC
Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation (EUUC) has requested copies of our MTNA insurance for events that are held by EMTA at EUUC, like general meetings etc. because their own insurance provider has required that type of coverage for these events. Unfortunately, this type of coverage from MTNA does not include events hosted by individual members and…
The Marsha Wright Commissioned Sonatina Award
$1000 Award for WSMTA Teacher-Composer Seattle Music Teachers Association launched The Marsha Wright Commissioned Sonatina Award as a means to support student and teacher composers and encourage composition of new sonatinas. The award alternates between WSMTA teachers in odd-numbered years and student composers in even-numbered years. This season, the award will go to a WSMTA…
EMTA owned portable digital keyboards for EMTA teachers
EMTA has drawn upon our reserve funds to purchase four new portable digital keyboards for use in our Jazz, Rags and Blues Festival and Musicianship Festival. We would like to maximize the benefits of our investment by loaning the keyboards to EMTA members in return for housing them and transporting them to and from those…
Congratulations to Rick Asher, EMTA Member of the Year 2025-2026
Congratulations to Rick Asher, EMTA Member of the Year for 2025-2026. Rick’s well-deserved award was presented at the EMTA June 2026 general meeting by the EMTA Vice-President, Bonnie Thomas. Comments received by EMTA members as part of the nomination process: “Rick has given his time, talent, and professionalism in ways that have helped EMTA grow…
Peter Takacs Masterclasses
Unique opportunity to learn from a renowned pianist and Oberlin professor here, in Seattle at the end of August. Financial aid will be available. The link to the program details is: Each participant will receive two masterclasses and one personalized lesson. All participants will have access to all masterclasses throughout the four-day program. Participants will…
Keys of Kindness Fundraiser
Yelena Balabanova’s studio recital is a fundraiser for the Fred Hutch cancer research. The video recording will be posted on the Keys of Kindness website, and the link will be live for a long time so anyone can donate. It is such relevant and urgent cause. The information and donation link are on the website https://www.keysofkindness.org/
EMTA June 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Roxanne Kar, NCTM
Roxanne Kar has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for June 2026! We offer our appreciation and congratulations to her and thank her for consenting to provide us with this interview. She will receive her certificate of Recognition of Extraordinary Volunteer Service at the June General Membership Meeting. First, please share a…
2026 EMTA Gala held on May 30, 2026
The Student Award Gala is a celebration where outstanding students chosen from the the major EMTA festivals and events perform at an end of the year recital. An awards ceremony and cookies and beverage reception follow each recital. The Student Awards Gala is organized by EMTA members, Allan Park and Dr Yelena Balabanova. The EMTA…
2026 EMTA Musicianship Festival Results
Here ye, here ye! The Musicianship Festival Committee is proud to announce that a successful Festival was held on the 9th of May, in the year 2026. 135 students of all ages gathered to perform music and demonstrate their music literacy skills both in-person and online. 18 teachers were represented, and more teachers joined to…
Changes to the format of the 2026 EMTA Gala
Dear Teachers, Please note that Hartley Mansion has a strict fire code capacity and recital seating limit. As a result, the Music Era Festival and JEBS program will now be divided into two separate recital groups. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE. The three concerts will take place at 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.…
2026 EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Results
The 2026 Excellence in Music Awards was held on May 16, 2026. We had 21 wonderful students from 7 teachers participate in this event. This event was organized by EMTA members Angela Michael, Bonnie Thomas, and Dr. Jensina Oliver. Grade Category 11/12 Joan Brown Scholarship Winners 1st Place Winner- Dylan Le – $1,200.00Teacher: Angela MichaelDylan…
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