2026 EMTA Bylaws Revision
Bylaw Revision – vote scheduled for May 2026 General Meeting The EMTA Board has completed a revision of EMTA’s bylaws to streamline language, modernize policies, and ensure compliance with current legal standards. Key Updates Include: Members are encouraged to review the attached bylaws in advance (attached to this email). We will discuss therevisions at the…
2026 Young Composer Project Results
The Edmonds chapter is known for having a number of composition teachers and placing well in the Young Composer Project. This year this happened again even though the competition was more competitive. Congratulations to EMTA teachers and students who placed in the YCP. Way to go Edmonds chapter! Also, a huge thanks to Rick Asher for being a YCP…
EMTA Member Benefits Survey 2026
The EMTA board is considering transferring a portion of our reserve funds to our operating budget so that we can provide more benefits to our members – and we need YOUR help! Please give us your thoughts on how these designated funds could benefit you professionally and EMTA as an organization. EMTA members can fill…
Excellence in Music Awards Registration is now open!
14 April 2026: EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Program Application Deadline16 May 2026: EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Program 2026 EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Program Detailed Information 2026 Excellence in Music Awards Program Checklist 2026 EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Program Application EMTA has established an Excellence in Music Awards Program which includes the Joan…
Monthly Score Drop from EMTA member Rick Asher
A generous offer for EMTA members only! A pack of kid-tested piano pieces or songs emailed to you each month – free! from EMTA member, Rick Asher So, here’s the deal: I have MANY piano pieces and songs that I have written over the years, mostly for specific students. The music ranges in difficulty from…
Nominations for EMTA 2025-2026 Member of the Year
It is time for EMTA members to submit their nominations for Member of the Year! To make a nomination, simply go to the EMTA website: https://edmondsmusicteachers.org/member-of-the-year/ for more information and fill in the nomination form no later than May 12. The Member of the Year will be named June 9th at our Membership Social .…
EMTA March 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Shih-Yi Kuan
Shih-Yi Kuan has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for April 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 April General Membership Meeting. First, please share with…
2026 State Recital Competition for piano results
The State Recital Competition for piano has concluded. Thank you for preparing your students to perform for our judges. Here are the results: State Representatives who will perform at the State Conference in June: Ranked Alternates who will perform at the District Honors Recital on April 26th: Unranked Honorable Mentions: Congratulations to all your students!…
2026 20th/21st Century Music Era Festival Information
Mark your 2026-2027 calendars for the 20th/21st Century Music Era Festival Festival Dates and Registration Period:Festival Dates: Saturday, October 31st, 2026 from 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday, November 1st, 2026 from 10 am to 3pm Location: Hartley Mansion, 2320 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98201Registration period: September 1, 2026 to October 1, 2026. NO…
EMTA Honors Recital 2026 Registration for immediately after MAP
EMTA Honors Recital 2026 10 March 2026 : EMTA Honors Recital Registration Deadline14 March 2026: EMTA Honors Recital The EMTA Honors Recital is a special recital for outstanding performers as identified in the Music Artistry Program (MAP). Immediately following the Music Artistry Program, teachers should register their adjudicator-selected student(s) for the EMTA Honor’s Recital. Only…
EMTA March 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Vera Borodina
Vera Borodina has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for March 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 April General Membership Meeting. First, Vera, please share with…
EMTA Musicianship Festival Registration is now open!
17 March 2026 Festival Registration Deadline14 April 2026: Deadline for Virtual Student Submissions14 April 2026: Deadline for student and adult volunteer registration2 May 2026: Teachers to drop off materials and set-up at venue8 May 2026: Keyboard Drop-off9 May 2026: In-Person Musicianship Festival from 9:00AM – 3:00PM Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all instructors of music…
Registration for the EMTA April 2026 Adult Piano Social is now open
28 April 2026: Registration deadline for April 2024 Adult Piano Social30 April 2026: Adult Piano Social Evening 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…
EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC AWARDS PROGRAM – Student & Teacher Checklists
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 STUDENT CHECKLIST Eligibility ☐ Student is in grades 7–12 ☐ Application submitted by April 14, 2026 ☐ No registration fee required ☐ Student meets 20% award limit based on 2025 awards: ☐ 7th–8th: $100 or less ☐ 9th–10th: $200 or less ☐ 11th–12th:…
EMTA February 2026 Volunteer of the Month – Valerie Gathright
Valerie Gathright has been named as the EMTA Volunteer of the Month for February 2026! 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. Please tell us…
WSMTA New Program
WSMTA is starting a new program this year called the Early-Career Fellowship. The aim is to help teachers in the first five years of their teaching career, including a grant and setting them up with a mentor. There are some requirements as part of this fellowship program including, among other things, chapter meeting attendance, state conference…
EXCLUSIVE INVITATION: Eleonora Karpukhova Live at Hartley Mansion January 31, 2026
Dear teachers, It is my great joy to share something truly extraordinary with you. My dear friend and internationally acclaimed concert pianist Eleonora Karpukhova is flying in from Moscow Saturday for an exclusive, intimate recital at Hartley Mansion—an event that promises to be nothing short of unforgettable. As the host of this recital, I warmly invite you and your students…
Deadlines for 2026 MAP and Community Recital Registration Extended
The deadlines for both the Music Artistry Program and the February Community Recital have been extended. The new deadlines are: 18 January 2026: Music Artistry Program Registration Deadline and Chapter Fee DeadlineEMTA Music Artistry Program Page 31 January 2026: February 2026: Community Recital Registration DeadlineEMTA Community Recital Page
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