How to become a member
I am happy to hear of your interest in the Music Teachers National Association and the Florida State Music Teachers Association. We are a non-profit organization providing professional support for music teachers and their students such as:
Applications for membership may be obtained online at: https://www.fmta.org/join.html
Or from: Donna Cupicha
SMTA Membership Chairperson
3916 Midland Road
Sarasota FL, 34231
306-7059
For more information you may go directly to the MTNA website or the FSMTA website.
A teacher with a music degree is automatically accepted as an active member of the Associations. You will need to include a copy of your diploma or a copy of your transcript with the applications. If you don't have a music degree, you can still join as a provisional member and earn active membership through testing and presenting students in successful auditions through your District’s Student Day program. I can give you more information about that membership classification if it applies to you.
Local SMTA Dues are to be paid by JULY 1st of each year, along with District VIII, State (FSMTA) and National (MTNA) dues when the invoice is sent out in April from MTNA. The total $130.00 includes:
If SMTA does not receive notice from MTNA by August 1 that a member has paid the current dues, the member’s name may be removed from the yearbook.
State By-Laws, Article VII, Section 1 states:
‘Annual dues for all categories of membership shall be due on the first day of the membership year (July 1), after which date members are not in good standing, nor are they entitled to any of the privileges of membership until dues are paid for the current membership year.
- Conferences and Workshops
- Student Competitions
- Non-competitive Student Evaluations
- Teacher Certification Program
- Subscription to The Florida State Music Teacher
Applications for membership may be obtained online at: https://www.fmta.org/join.html
Or from: Donna Cupicha
SMTA Membership Chairperson
3916 Midland Road
Sarasota FL, 34231
306-7059
For more information you may go directly to the MTNA website or the FSMTA website.
A teacher with a music degree is automatically accepted as an active member of the Associations. You will need to include a copy of your diploma or a copy of your transcript with the applications. If you don't have a music degree, you can still join as a provisional member and earn active membership through testing and presenting students in successful auditions through your District’s Student Day program. I can give you more information about that membership classification if it applies to you.
Local SMTA Dues are to be paid by JULY 1st of each year, along with District VIII, State (FSMTA) and National (MTNA) dues when the invoice is sent out in April from MTNA. The total $130.00 includes:
- $10.00 - Local SMTA Dues
- $45 - State (FSMTA) Dues
- $75 - National (MTNA) Dues
If SMTA does not receive notice from MTNA by August 1 that a member has paid the current dues, the member’s name may be removed from the yearbook.
State By-Laws, Article VII, Section 1 states:
‘Annual dues for all categories of membership shall be due on the first day of the membership year (July 1), after which date members are not in good standing, nor are they entitled to any of the privileges of membership until dues are paid for the current membership year.
