Kentucky Music Teachers Association

Announcements

Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2020 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is dedicated to encouraging the creation of new works by American composers and annually assists its affiliated state associations with the generation and performance of new music through the national Composer Commissioning program. Each year, the Kentucky Music Teachers Association […]

MTNA-KMTA 2021 Composer Commissioning Call for Proposals

October 19, 2020 in Announcements by Colin Dorman

It’s our pleasure to award Ray Grimm with Kentucky MTA’s 2020 Distinguished Service Award! Ray studied piano with Marie Taylor at Murray State University. A BME graduate of Murray State University, he was involved with the Pennyrile Performing Arts as President, and Vice-President, served the Madisonville Music Club as President, […]

Ray Grimm receives Distinguished Service Award for 2020

October 12, 2020 in Announcements by Colin Dorman

Suellen Shaw, a member of the Central Kentucky Music Teachers Association (CKMTA), has been named the 2020 Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Teachers Association (KMTA). Her selection was announced at the Association’s annual conference, held virtually this year, on September 25. Born in Columbus, Georgia, Suellen Shaw […]

Suellen Shaw Named 2020 Year of the Year by KMTA

October 2, 2020 in Announcements by Colin Dorman

KMTA recently learned of the passing of Dr. Diana Belland last month. Diana was a wonderful musician, teacher, colleague, and friend. She will be missed. Dr. Diana Belland – In Memoriam.

In Memoriam: Dr. Belland

September 28, 2020 in Announcements by Colin Dorman

Kentucky music teachers, like music teachers around the country, are being pushed into teaching online whether they like it or not. While some music teachers already have experience with online teaching, many others are trying to figure it out on-the-fly, which can be difficult for both the teacher and the […]

Tim Topham Talks Teaching Online

March 23, 2020 in Announcements by Colin Dorman

Application Deadline: Jan. 15, 2020 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is dedicated to encouraging the creation of new works by American composers and annually assists its affiliated state associations with the generation and performance of new music through the national Composer Commissioning program. Each year, the Kentucky Music Teachers Association […]

MTNA/KMTA Composer Commissioning Call for Proposals OPEN

November 20, 2019 in Announcements by Colin Dorman