Welcome To WMTA

The Washington D.C. Area's Guide to Good Musicianship!

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Summer Scholarship Application

The application for the WMTA Summer Scholarship is now available!

Latest Newsletter

The August, 2024 WMTA newsletter is online! Click here

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New Teaching Professional Fund

WMTA is pleased to offer new teachers with less than 3 years of teaching experience the opportunity to apply for the New Teaching Professional Fund! For more information, please click here.

About Us

The Washington Music Teachers Association (WMTA) is a non-profit affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association.

Founded in 1934, WMTA has become a prominent association of independent music teachers from the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Suburban Maryland in pursuit of the highest standards in music instruction.

Click here to see a list of our past Presidents, Honorary, and Life Members.

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Join WMTA

All members enjoy excellent opportunities for professional development through various activities available to them and their students.

Find a Teacher

WMTA includes more than 150 teachers of piano, voice, strings, music theory and composition.

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Find an Event

WMTA offers an outstanding range of competitions, recitals and festivals for instrumental, vocal and composition students, as well as a discussion group for teachers, Shop Talk.

Meet Our President!

Grace McFarlane

"Welcome to the new website of the Washington Music Teachers Association (WMTA). Now in its 90th year, WMTA encourages the advancement of music study and music-making to society, promotes professionalism and collaboration amongst teachers, and provides opportunities for students to participate in varied recitals, festivals, non- competitive and competitive events. As we continue to serve our local DC Metropolitan community, we look forward to an exciting year of performances for students of all ages and levels as we continue to pursue the joy and art of making music."

- Grace McFarlane
President, WMTA

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Thank you for your consideration. We invite you to explore more about WMTA and the benefits it offers to its members.