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ABOUT AMTA
 
The purpose of Abilene Music Teachers Association is:
  •  To promote
    and participate in the educational growth and development in music.
  •  To practice and promote high ethical standards in professional and business dealings.
  • To provide opportunities for more student participation in music.
 
AMTA is a 501 C(3) organization affiliated with Music Teachers National Association, (MTNA) and Texas Music Teachers Association, (TMTA).  AMTA is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. www.mtna.org , www.tmta.org
 
AMTA is comprised of five classes of membership: Active, Associate, Collegiate,
Honorary, and Apprentice.
 
Benefits of being an AMTA member include student activities such as student recitals, Student Affiliate Activities of TMTA, local festivals and competitions. AMTA annually awards students senior participation awards and summer camp scholarships.
 
AMTA teacher benefits include teacher workshops, mentoring of new members, monthly programs, presentations, and certification. AMTA members have the opportunity to involve students, build relationships, and receive continuing education, and teacher training. Click on this link to see more benefits of being an AMTA member http://www.tmta.org/images/membership.htm .
 
AMTA encourages students to build partnerships and give back to
the community by participation in Artwalk, Abilene Philharmonic Home Tour,  SALUTE to Scurry County Veterans: Scurry County Museum at West Texas College
Harmony Family Services and more.
 
The AMTA Showcase Concert presented in June at the Abilene Civic Center is free of charge to the public.  The concert includes  highlights from the previous year of AMTA events.  Featured are students who will be performing or competing at the state TMTA convention.  Ensembles include three AMTA piano teams involving approximately 50-60 students performing on 10 or more pianos.