Wausau Area Music Teachers Association
Wausau Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 10, with a deadline for entries of Saturday, February 4
Kristine Koppela, president
Mara Beckman, vice-president
Marie Oberg, secretary for the October and May meetings.
Shannon Whaples, treasurer
Jeanette Engebretson, historian
Kathy Dix, publicity
Lily Brissman, Bette Close, and Mona Grote, audition chairs
Looks like meetings will be held in October and May.. With 2 other meetings in Feb and March
Area Events
Wausau's Artrageous Composers Debut - Wausau will be held in mid-October.
2011 Annual Local Association Dues: $20.00
Some of our benefits -
- Monthly programs including such topics as starting new and transfer students, how students learn, motivating students, repertoire, recital ideas, studio policies, etc.
- Opportunity to become state and nationally certified as a music teacher through class work and/or testing.
- Performance opportunities for students of all ages at the local and state level.
- Scholarships awarded annually to students for summer music camps and to teachers for continuing education.
- Work and interact with experienced local teachers for advice and mentoring.
- Publications - THE AMERICAN MUSIC TEACHER and state newsletters.
- Attend state, divisional and national conventions.
- National membership makes you eligible to apply for the association-sponsored MTNA comprehensive group insurance and disability programs.
- MTNA Professional Resources available for members.
2011-2012 Events Calendar for WAMTA
Meetings begin at 9:00 AM and are held at the Wausau Conservatory of Music unless otherwise indicated.
Date |
Event |
October 13, 2011 |
Business Meeting, program TBA |
October 28-29, 2011 |
WMTA Conference |
February 4, 2012 |
WAMTA Auditions Deadline |
February 9, 2012 |
8:00am Auditions Workday. All participating teachers required to attend and stay until work completed. |
February 25, 2012 |
Wausau Solo/Ensemble Contest |
March 3, 2012 |
Merrill District Auditions |
March 8, 2012 |
Auditions Wrap-Up |
March 10, 2012 |
WAMTA District Auditions, Wausau Conservatory of Music |
May 5, 2012 |
State Solo/Ensemble Contest, UW-Stevens Point |
May 10, 2012 |
Business Meeting, program TBA |
May 12, 2012
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WMTA Badger Non-Keyboard, UW-Stevens Point
WMTA Member of the Year Award - Wausau Area |
WMTA will annually present a Member of the Year Award to honor one member of each local association. The award recipient is selected by local association members. Awards are presented at the state convention.
2009 - Joanne Beckman
2008 - Kathy Dix
2007 - Erin Philleo
2006 - Shannon Whaples
2004 - Kristine Koppela
2002 - Bette Close
2001 - Kris Neumeyer
2000 - Jeanette Engebretson
1996 - Kathy Dix
Related Links
WMTA's website: www.wmta.net
MTNA's website: www.mtna.org
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