Each year MTAC hosts the State Convention, bringing together world-class artists, music educators and students to celebrate music performance and composition. Over 4,000 attendees experience a four-day extravaganza filled with seminars, performances, recitals, presentations, and master classes.

Convention 2025| July 4 - July 7, 2025

Convention Teacher Track registration is currently closed. Convention Onsite Registration will reopen on June 27, 2025!

Teachers, guests, and non-members can purchase their Convention pre-registration tickets until May 31, 2025. You can view the rates below.

For questions regarding Student Registration, please email programs@mtac.org.

Teacher track registration includes:

Access to all Teacher Track Sessions, including the Keynote and Featured Artist Recital
Access to all Student Track Sessions
Access to MTAC State Program Master Classes and Program Recitals
Access to onsite Exhibit Hall & Marketplace

Convention Onsite Registration will open online on June 27. Please note, single day tickets will no longer be available.

Convention Teacher Track Pre-Registration Rates, Available until June 1, 2025

Registration Type	Full Convention	Daily Rate
Member	$350 (plus fees)	$210(plus fees)
Member Guest	$250 (plus fees)	$125 (plus fees)
College Plan/Cal Plan Member	$135 (plus fees)	$70 (plus fees)
Non-Member	$450 (plus fees)	$250 (plus fees)

Convention 2025 Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054

The 2025 Convention will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Santa Clara Convention Center! This hotel is a Convention favorite featuring spacious rooms, a variety of grab-and-go food options, and delicious restaurants. Please see the room rates below. The rates do not include taxes and fees. Click the button below to reserve your room with the MTAC group rate at the hotel. All hotel reservations must be made by June 13, 2025 in order to receive the group rate.

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Room Rates

Room Type	Room Rate
Single Rate	$159 (plus fees)
Double Rate	$159 (plus fees)
Triple Rate	$184 (plus fees)
Quad Rate	$209 (plus fees)

Airport Information

Below are the closest airports to the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara:

San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), 1701 Airport Blvd Ste B-1130, San Jose, CA 95110
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 780 S Airport Blvd San Francisco, CA 94128

Parking Information

The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara offers self-parking for visitors and overnight guests. Special parking day rates may apply.

Parking Time	Parking Rate
0-2 Hours	Complimentary
2-10 Hours	$15
10-24 Hours	$30

Weather

Be ready for anything and check the forecast before your upcoming stay. A little prep goes a long way, even under the California sunny skies! We recommend checking the weather here. We also recommend bringing a light sweater as the Recital and Session rooms may be colder than the lobby and walkways.

Convention 2025 Know-Before-You-Go

We look forward to welcoming you to the MTAC Convention 2025: Sounds of Celebration! Here are some tips to help make the most of your time in Santa Clara. To view a map of the Convention layout, click here.

Convention Badge Pick Up Schedule

All pre-registered attendees can pick up their badges at the MTAC Registration Desk located on the mezzanine level of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.

Badge Pick Up Schedule

Thursday, July 3- 5:00pm to 8:00p
Friday, July 4- 7:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday, July 5 - 7:30am to 4:30pm
Sunday, July 6 - 7:30am to 4:30pm
Monday, July 7 - 7:30am to 4:00pm

Convention App

MTAC has partnered with Whova to bring you the MTAC Convention 2025 App! The event app enables Convention attendees to: access the Convention events and programs, read Artist & Presenter bios, set up a personal schedule, view information about Exhibitors and showcases, take surveys and participate in polls, earn points for being active within the app, and receive notifications about schedule changes and updates. The app will be live soon!

Dining Options

The Market, Evolution Restaurant and Bar and Truya Sushi will remain open for dining and/or grab and go options.

Food Option	Hours
Market	Daily, 6:00am – 9:00pm
Evolution Restaurant & Bar	Daily, 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Truya Sushi	Daily, Lunch and Dinner

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing by email to convention@mtac.org by June 10, 2025 will receive a full refund minus a $50.00 cancellation fee per registrant. Refunds are unavailable after June 10, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not see the answer to your questions below, please email convention@mtac.org.

Do I need to have a ticket to view a recital Yes, the MTAC Convention is a ticketed event and all guests must have a valid pass to attend any recital, Convention session, or Master Class.

Can I apply to perform at a recital or Master Class? All Convention recital and Master Classes are exclusive to the students who participate in the MTAC programs during the year and meet the eligibility requirements.

How do I know when my student is performing? The Convention Recital Schedule will be published on May 15. Parents and teachers can log into their applications and view the information on the Event Results page.

Can I bring a refillable water bottle? Yes, there will be refillable water stations throughout the walkways.