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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
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Calendar 2024-2025
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2024
​September
Sept 6: OMTA Board Meeting​
Sept 13: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation:
"The Composed Student" with Keva Vaughan-McMorrow, NCTM
A presentation on how to integrate composition into your weekly lessons from the very beginning.
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Keva Vaughan-McMorrow is a home-grown musician (Oakland, Richland, Rome, Seattle, Edmonds) Studied at Mills preparatory School as a child. Bachelor of Music W.S.U. 1975, Rome Conservatory, Masters of Music U.W. 1981. Pianist, and celeste player, Cascade Symphony Orchestra for 30 years. Nationally Certified Teacher of Music 38 years, taught 40. Young children to adults. Past staff pianist for music programs at EUUC. 2010 and 2018 Washington State Composer of the Year. Certified Adjudicator for WSMTA in Piano, Composition. Published composer through Mandala Piano Works. Played in Europe, Carnegie Hall, and throughout the West Coast. Students played in orchestras, bands, held major church positions, teach in public schools, and placed in competitions at the State level.
October
Oct 4: OMTA Board Meeting​
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Oct 5: Dist IV Conference
Location: Church of the Nazarene, Centralia WA
Presentation and Master Class with Dr. Michelle Huang.
Click HERE for more info and links to registration.
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Oct 11: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Round Table on Studio Policy
Bring your studio policy and let's discuss and share ideas on how to run a studio from A to Z.
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November
Nov 2: Autumn Festival Recital
Recital times are 10:00am, 11:15am and 12:30pm
Sunbreak Church: 7722 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, WA
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Nov 1: OMTA Board Meeting ​
Nov 8: OMTA General Meeting 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Randall Benway
A Presentation on Piano Performance
A discussion on all aspects of performance.
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Nov 23 & 24: Annual Concerto Competition at Gospel Outreach Church
Judges: Dr. Fabio Manchetti & Ms. Selina Chu
Registration due date: October OMTA meeting
Chair - Hannah Cho / Co-Chair - Diyara Oliver
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December
Holiday Luncheon/Barnes & Noble Playathon
Dec 6: OMTA Board Meeting
Dec 7: December Playathon at Barnes & Noble​
Dec 13: Annual December Luncheon Location: TBA
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January
Jan 3: OMTA Board Meeting​
Jan 10: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Visit from Selah Newkirk, our District IV WSMTA Representative
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February
Sonatina Festival
Feb 7: OMTA Board Meeting​
Sept 14: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Kristina Henkel, "The Technical Road from Cramer to Chopin"
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March
March 7: OMTA Board Meeting​
No General Meeting in March due to Music Artistry Program (MAP)
March 9th State Rectal competition
Music Artistry Program (MAP) & State Recital Competition
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
CLICK HERE FOR INFO PACKET
March 10-12 @ St Martins
Hard Deadline for Registration January 16
Guest Artists:
Dr. Susan Chan, Univeristy of Portland
Dr. Yuna Roh from WSU
March 16. Chapter Honors Recital
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April
Annual Teacher Recital: details coming soon!
April 4: OMTA Board Meeting​
April 11: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: TBA
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May
Music Literacy Program(MLP)/Pop Jazz Duet Recital
May 2: OMTA Board Meeting​
May 9: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: TBA
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June
Luncheon and Installation of Officers
June 6: OMTA Board Meeting​
June 13: OMTA Annual Potluck Luncheon and Officer Installation
Location: TBA
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July/August: Have a great summer!​
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