Membership

Some other ways membership is beneficial:

• Support through communication, advocacy and professional development
• “The Canadian Music Teacher”, our official magazine, published 3 times a year containing articles and reviews
• News of first release publications
• Biennial conventions
• Scholarships and Awards for students
• Access to Young Artist Series
• Canada Music Week® Music Writing Competitions
• Awards for Teachers
• Teacher/student referrals through its Provincial Associations
• Participation in Collaborative events on national and international levels
• Access to a National body helping to shape musical education in Canada
• Access to reduced rates on home and Auto insurance thru The Personal

Become a Member

MRMTA Membership Application Form

Membership Application Checklist

MRMTA Student Membership Application Form

To be a member of the Association, one must hold a degree or diploma from a recognized university or conservatory or meet the necessary qualifications set down by the MRMTA, thus ensuring a high level of training and a commitment to professionalism.

The following levels of membership are available.

• Full Membership - Winnipeg - $225; Southern Manitoba - $141; Independent - $131; Brandon & Westman - $161
• Affiliate Membership - $106
• Student Member - $45
• Retired Membership - $56
• Auxiliary Membership - $55

*The following definitions apply to pedagogy and documentation requirements:

• "training in pedagogy" shall refer to a full credit course from a recognized institution, or a minimum of 30 hours of attendance at workshops, summer courses, master classes, or certification in a recognized music teaching methodology;
• "successful teaching experience" shall include a 75-100 word statement from the applicant or MRMTA member describing the applicant's teaching style and studio strengths, and one of the following:  three (3) letters of recommendation from students or parents (current or previous), or conservatory examination results for six or more students with at least a 70% mark.

Full Membership:

One of the following qualifications is required.

• A music degree (Bachelor of Music or higher) from a recognized postsecondary institution, with evidence of *training in pedagogy and *documentation of two years of successful teaching experience;
• An Associate or Licentiate Teacher’s Diploma from a recognized institution and *documentation of two years of successful teaching experience;
• An Associate or Licentiate Performer’s Diploma from a recognized institution, with evidence of *training in pedagogy and *documentation of two years of successful teaching experience;
• An established reputation as a distinguished artist in the field of performance or teaching, as accepted by the Membership Committee.  Supporting materials to be submitted on request.
• An established reputation as a teacher with a completed Level/Grade 10, a minimum of ten years' experience and *documentation of successful teaching.

Affiliate Membership:

• Members at this Level must be 18 years of age or older.
• Affiliate members are not Registered Music Teachers and may not use the designation RMT.  However, they can be recognized as "Affiliate Members of the MRMTA" and benefit from all programs offered through the MRMTA.
• Affiliate members may vote at Provincial Association meetings.
• One of the following qualifications is required:
  • an established reputation as a teacher with a complete Level/Grade 10, from a recognized conservatory, and a minimum of six (6) years of teaching experience, with *documentation of successful teaching experience;
  • an established reputation as a teacher with a minimum of ten (10 years of teaching experience and letters of recommendation from three (3) full members of the MRMTA.

Student Membership:

• Student members are studying with a Full Member at a level consistent with Level/Grade 8 and studying pedagogy in their discipline.  A letter of recommendation to this effect from their MRMTA Teacher, or a certificate at the Level/Grade 8 from a recognized conservatory shall be provided.
• Student members who are teaching must have a criminal record check.
• Student members are not Registered Music Teachers and may not use the designation RMT.  However, they can be recognized as "Student members of the MRMTA".
• Students of Student members may not participate in MRMTA programs unless agreed upon by the executive.
• The MRMTA Student Group is self-governed with its own executive led by an RMT.
• Student members may not vote at Provincial Association meetings and are not entitled to hold office at the Provincial level.

Retired Membership:

Retired Membership may be granted to any member who is no longer teaching. Retired Members shall enjoy Full Membership privileges. Application for this category of membership must be made in writing to the Registrar who will submit it to the Executive for approval.

Auxiliary Membership:

• An Auxiliary Member is not teaching, but supports the objectives and goals of the Association. Annual dues shall be paid to retain membership.
• An Auxiliary member will receive Take Note Magazine and other communications to inform them of MRMTA events. They will benefit by paying member fees, rather than non-member fees at all events.
• Auxiliary Members are not entitled to use the designation "Registered Music Teacher" or the abbreviation "R.M.T.". They are not entitled to vote at Provincial Association meetings.

MRMTA Membership Criteria - Details begin on page 10 of the Bylaws

MRMTA Membership Application Form

MRMTA Student Membership Application Form