Thank you for your inquiry into MTAC Membership.

What Does MTAC Membership Offer?

Major opportunities for professional growth and involvement:

• Identification with others in similar careers
• MTAC Journal: The California Music Teacher
• Evaluations and programs for members' students
• An annual state convention showcasing presentations by internationally and nationally known artists and lecturers, materials from well-known pedagogues, masterclasses in all instruments and voice, and a showcase for outstanding students at all levels.

Membership

The four classes of membership in MTAC are:

• Active Teacher Membership is granted to those who have a degree in music from an accredited college, university or conservatory (or the equivalent), and who are actively engaged in the profession of teaching.
• Provisional Membership is granted to those persons offering satisfactory evidence of the intention and ability to qualify for Active Teacher member within three years of application.
• Business Affiliate Membership is available to non-teaching persons or firms interested in the purposes of the organization.
• Student Membership is available to students who are actively pursuing college degrees as music majors.

Code of Ethics

Organization

MTAC is composed of 61 Branches throughout the State. The membership process begins with the Membership Secretary in the Branch close to your city of residence. In some locations, you may choose from several different Branches.

Please check the Branch locator to locate a branch in your area and to get the membership person in that branch. If you need additional help, please contact the State Membership Secretary, or the Membership Coordinator, . You may also check the Branch listing or the following maps of branch locations.

Maps of approximate Branch Locations

• North Branches
• South Branches

If you have a choice of several branches in your area, you may want to compare size of membership, general location and time/day of meetings, and specific programs offered in each Branch. The Membership Secretary in each Branch has the application form and information to guide the application process.

Forms for Membership Secretaries

If you need additional help in this process contact:

• State Membership Secretary,
• Membership Coordinator,