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WELCOME
Welcome guests, and visitors to our site! We are the Olympia Music Teachers Association (OMTA), a local affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA). We are an active and welcoming group of private music teachers. We have many programs, activities, and educational events throughout the year. Guests are always welcome. Please also see our calendar of events below. Happy music teaching!
Jean Johansen-Kuehn, OMTA President

Calendar 2025-2026
2025
September
Sept 5: OMTA Board Meeting
Sept 12: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation TBA
October
Oct 3: OMTA Board Meeting
Oct 4: OMTA All day workshop/master class
Oct 10: OMTA General Meeting
Presentation: TBA
November
Nov 7: OMTA Board Meeting
Nov 8: Autumn Festival Recital
Recital times are 10:00am, 11:15am and 12:30pm
Sunbreak Church: 7722 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, WA
Nov 14: OMTA General Meeting 9:30 AM at Gloria Dei Lutheran
Presentation: TBA
Nov 22 - 23: Annual Concerto Competition at Gospel Outreach Church
Judges: TBA
Registration due date: October OMTA meeting
Chair - Hannah Cho / Co-Chair - Diyara Oliver
December
Dec 5: OMTA Board Meeting
Dec 12: December Luncheon, white elephant gift exchange. Location TBA
Dec 13: Barnes & Noble Playathon
2026
January
MAP Chapter fees are due at Jan meeting 1/9, and Wsmta registration is due 1/15
Jan 2: OMTA Board Meeting
Jan 9: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Visit from WSMTA Representative
February
Feb 6: OMTA Board Meeting
Sept 14: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Feb 28: Baroque Recitals at Westwood Baptist
March
March 6: OMTA Board Meeting
March 8: State Recital Competion
March 9 - 11: Music Artistry Program (MAP)
March 15: Chapter Honors Recital
April
April 3: OMTA Board Meeting
April 10: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
April 11: Annual Teacher Recital
May
May 1: OMTA Board Meeting
May 2: Music Literacy Program (MLP) and Pop/Jazz/Duet Recital
May 8: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
June
June 5: OMTA Board Meeting
June 12: OMTA Annual Potluck Luncheon/ Installation of Officers
July/August: Have a great summer!
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