Local Associations
Local Associations are the backbone of WMTA and MTNA.
At the local level, you are able to engage regularly with other music teachers. You are able to attend meetings and programs as well as implement student events such as festivals and competitions. WMTA has 13 local associations located around the state. Each local has its own flavor and objectives but all include members who are part of WMTA and MTNA. Click on the link below to learn more about each specific group.
CURRENT OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION
CVMTA Chippewa Valley Music Teachers Association
President: Esther Pedigo, esther.pedigo@gmail.com
FVMTA Fox Valley Music Teachers Association
President: Margaret Burton, margnet25@gmail.com
GMC WMTA Greater Milwaukee Chapter
President: Chrissy Deal, chrissy.deal@gmail.com
KRMTA Kenosha Racine Music Teachers Association
President: Deborah Masloski, dmasloski@gmail.com
LAMTA La Crosse Area Music Teachers Association
President: Reene Sampson, reene.ann.sampson@gmail.com
MAME Madison Area Music Educators
President: Lisa Allred, lisaallredmusic@gmail.com
MMTA Michibago Music Teachers Association
President: Tricia Marton, NCTM, tm@martonmusicstudio.com
OAMTA Oshkosh Area Music Teachers Association
President: Annemarie Birschbach, ajbach@att.net
RRMTA Rock River Music Teachers Association
President: Julie Hildebrandt, davidh53@frontier.com
SAMTA Superior Area Music Teachers Association
President: Roberta Grube, rfrinkman@gmail.com
SCVMTA St. Croix Valley Music Teachers Association
President: Mary Anne Olvera, NCTM, maryanneolvera@gmail.com
SPAMTA Stevens Point Music Teachers Association
President: open
WAMTA Wausau Area Music Teachers Association
President: Open
Resources for Local Associations
MTNA Page on Local Associations:
https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Connect/Local_Associations/MTNA/Connect/Start_a_Local_Association.aspx?hkey=d6b99bca-c5f2-45c5-a9b1-59755e252a5c
Local Association Grants
Local Association Special Project Grant
The WMTA Local Association Special Project Grant exists to support the local MTA chapters of Wisconsin in offering high-quality programs that promote the mission of WMTA.
- Grant Details
- WMTA will award $1000 annually to support the funding of special projects proposed by local MTA chapters of Wisconsin.
- The WMTA Executive Board may choose to award one $1000 grant to a single Local Association, or two $500 grants to two Local Associations, depending on proposals submitted.
- A Local Association is eligible to receive this grant once every three years.
- Timeline
- Application deadline: May 1
- Recipient(s) announced: mid-June
- Disbursement of Funds
- WMTA will disperse funds to the Local Association upon receipt of a report submitted by the Local Association following the event/project. This report must contain:
- Written summary of the event/project
- Any promotional materials, handouts, concert program, etc.
- Detailed breakdown of expenses, including all receipts and invoices
- If funds are needed before the event, please contact wmtatreasurer@gmail.com with an explanation. The WMTA Finance Committee will consider requests as needed.
- WMTA will disperse funds to the Local Association upon receipt of a report submitted by the Local Association following the event/project. This report must contain:
Local Association Enrichment Grant
Each local MTA chapter of Wisconsin is eligible for an annual $100 grant from WMTA. To receive these funds, the Local Association president must submit this application by October 1st. Funds will be distributed at the WMTA State Conference.
Local Association Conference Attendance Award
Annual grant of $25 to the Local Association with highest percentage of members attending the State Conference. Recipient will be determined based on Conference registrations (no application needed).
Local Association Conference Mileage Award
Annual grant of $25 to the Local Association with most combined miles traveled to the State Conference. Recipient will be determined based on Conference registrations (no application needed).
Local Association Member of the Year
Each year, WMTA members are asked to nominate candidates from their own local association for the Local Association Member of the Year award.
The Local Association Member of the Year Award honors a member of WMTA for his/her leadership and achievement, and who has demonstrated significant leadership in support of their local association. This is a WMTA member who has gone above and beyond for the benefit of the organization and for his or her students. These awards are presented at the annual conference.
Eligibility for Award: Given to a current member of the Association who has held membership in their local association for at least three years.
Criteria for Award: Given to a member who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of their association through professional activities within the past three years. Consideration for selection as Member of the Year includes: distinguished service to the profession; active and innovative leadership, and outstanding contributions to their association and their community. Nominees are selected by their local association members for this award. Each local association may nominate a member each year.
Nominations are due to the state Local Association chair by September 15th of each year. Nominations should include a letter supporting the nomination that can be read at the award ceremony (along with a list of offices held, duties and the reasons for nominating this candidate for the award). These awards are presented each year at the state conference banquet.