Membership in CMTA is open to all persons concerned with high standards of music teaching and whose objectives are compatible with those of the organization. All members of CMTA must also hold membership in the South Carolina Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association.
Categories
- Active Membership is open to all persons professionally engaged in any field of musical activity who are members of the affiliated state association and MTNA. Such membership provides the privilege of voting, holding office, and participating in the activities of the Charleston MTA.
- Senior Membership is open to individuals over the age of seventy (70) who have maintained MTNA membership for a minimum of five years. It is available for active or retired professionals who are engaged in musical activity and who are also members of the affiliated state association and MTNA. Senior members are entitled to enjoy the privilege of voting, holding office, and participating in the activities of the Charleston MTA.
- Collegiate Membership is open to any full-time college student currently involved in regular music study, subject to membership regulations of South Carolina MTA and MTNA. Student members may participate in activities and attend all meetings of the Charleston MTA, but do not have the right to vote or hold office.
- Patron membership is open to individuals, organizations or businesses who have an interest in furthering the mission of the Charleston MTA. Patron members do not need to hold membership in the affiliated state or national associations but can advertise in and receive publications of the Charleston MTA. Patron members may attend meetings of the Charleston MTA, but do not have the right to participate in other activities, vote, or hold office. Patron dues will be paid directly to Charleston MTA.
Dues
Local, state, and national dues are paid directly to MTNA. New members can join at all three levels (local, state, and national) in one process. Dues must be received by October 15 in order for members to participate in Achievement Day, master-classes, and other local student-related activities.
| Active | Senior | Collegiate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMTA | $20.00 | $15.00 | $5.00 |
| SCMTA | $30.00 | $15.00 | $5.00 |
| MTNA | $85.00 | $63.75 | $19.00 |
| TOTAL | $135.00 | $93.75 | $29.00 |
Join Now
New members may join now on-line at the Music Teachers National Association web site or contact our Vice-President for Membership.