Minnesota Music Teachers Association

The MMTA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of music education in Minnesota by supporting the educational and charitable objectives of MMTA. MMTAF offers Teacher, District and Local Association Grants, Travel Grants for Minnesota winners of MTNA state and division performance competitions, and Monetary Awards for students who have demonstrated superior achievement in MMTA educational exams. Additional achievement awards include the Young Artist Winner, Student Composition Winner and Student of the Year.

The Minnesota Music Teachers Association was created by and for the keepers and stewards of artistic and cultural traditions. Mni Sota Makoce, or Minnesota, is the homeland of the Dakota people. The Dakota have lived here for many thousands of years. Anishinaabe people reside here, too, having migrated to their current homelands that have the food that grows on water -- manoomin, or wild rice.

We, the members of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA), affirm the diversity statement issued by our parent organization, the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). In Minnesota, we recognize that our organization has overrepresented certain peoples and musical styles while underrepresenting, overlooking, and/or forgetting others.

MMTA created the Challenge Award program to encourage and recognize student participation in all MMTA programs. It offers tangible rewards to students for the years of hard work spent developing their skills. Students earn points for participation in MMTA programs. Teachers track the progress of their students using the record keeping sheet [LINK], and pay only for shipping of the awards.

Members of MMTA are also members of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association). Both organizations offer many member benefits and opportunities for both professional and student education and growth. MMTA and MTNA welcome anyone who wishes to become a member, regardless of education level or previous experience.