Membership in KMTA entitles one to participate in association-sponsored workshops, recitals, master classes and other students events,
to vote, both locally and at conventions,
and to receive Quavers, the Clarion and American Music Teacher publications. You can also be included on the member page of the website and on our other promotional material.
Vision and Values
The mission of MTNA and its affiliates is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support
the professionalism of music teachers.
The mission is accomplished by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to association programs, provide professional support for colleagues
and communities, and comply with all laws and regulations that impact the music teaching profession.
The mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues and to society.
Code of Ethics
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS - the teacher shall conduct the relationship with students and families in a professional manner.
- The teachers shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students unless the law requires disclosure.
- The teacher shall clearly communicate the expectations of the studio.
- The teacher shall encourage, guide and develop the musical potential of each student.
- The teacher shall treat each student with dignity and respect, without discrimination of any kind.
- The teacher shall respect the student's right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his/her choice.
COMMITMENT TO COLLEAGUES - The teacher shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in the profession.
- The teacher shall respect the reputation of colleagues and shall refrain from making false or malicious
statements about colleagues.
- The teacher shall refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional services unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.
- The teacher shall respect the integrity of other teachers' studios and shall not actively
recruit students from another studio.
- The teacher shall participate in a student's change of teacher with as much communication as possible between parties, while being sensitive to the privacy rights of the students and families.
COMMITMENT TO SOCIETY - The teacher shall maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity.
- The teacher shall accurately represent his/her qualifications.
- The teacher shall strive for continued growth in professional competencies.
- The teacher is encouraged to be a resource in the community.
Dues
The membership year is from July 1 to June 30. Your dues should be sent to national by June 30 in order to be included in the coming yearbook.
Kitsap Chapter is part of District III, which also includes the following chapters: Enumclaw, Gig Harbor, Mt. Rainier, Puyallup Valley, Tacoma and South King County. For more specific questions about joining KMTA,
please contact our membership chair, Gary Hind.
| Classification | |
MTNA | |
WSMTA | |
KMTA | |
Total |
| Individual | |
59.00 | |
35.00 | |
15.00 | |
$109.00 |
| Student (Collegiate) | |
12.00 | |
8.00 | |
9.00 | |
$29.00 |
| Senior (age 70+) | |
43.25 | |
17.50 | |
15.00 | |
$75.75 |
| Dual Member/Spouse | |
59.00 | |
17.50 | |
15.00 | |
$91.50 |
It's now very easy to join KMTA! To apply on-line, click here.
NOTE: New members must pay their dues by January 10, 2007 in order to participate in adjudications. Renewing/Existing members must pay their dues by October 15th, 2006 in order to participate in adjudications. Dues for new members
joining after April 1 shall be applied to the next fiscal year.
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