Mission Statement

Our Mission is to promote progressive ideas in music education, to encourage professionalism in the art of teaching;
and to stimulate a high standard of music and culture

OUR PURPOSE

1. To promote improvements in the teaching music.
2. To foster the interest of the public in music.
3. To promote a high standard of musicianship.
4. To maintain the recognition of music as a credit in elementary schools, high schools and universities.
5. To promote continuing education by and for music teachers.
6. To promote and maintain the status of professional music teachers in the province.

SRMTA Objectives

The objectives of the Association shall be:

1. to promote the interest of teachers of music in Saskatchewan who are members of the
   Association.
2. to encourage and foster the formation of local branches composed of members of the
   Association at suitable centers throughout Saskatchewan.
3. to promote progressive ideas and methods in teaching of music; to encourage
   systematic preparation in the art of teaching and to stimulate the acquirement by its
   members of a high standard of musicianship and general culture.
4. to develop and encourage interest in music as a credit in public, high-school and
   university education.
5. to promote and assist all movements designed to improve the teaching of music and foster
   the interest of the public in music and for these purposes to join with other societies and
   associations having like aims and objects in furthering these purposes.
6. to promote and maintain the status of professional music teachers in the province.

History & Beginning

Brief history of The Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association

The Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association was formed in 1932 as a provincial organization of music teachers, several years after the formation of smaller branches throughout the province. The first provincial convention took place in Regina in 1934 with Mr. George Palmer, Saskatoon being elected as the first Provincial President. and Grace Knowlden, Regina as secretary.

SRMTA became a member of the newly formed Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations in 1935 at a founding meeting in Vancouver. Mr. George Palmer represented the provincial association on this historic occasion.

Due to the efforts of Lyell Gustin, George Palmer. Grace Knowlden and Edith Mash, the objective of further raising professional standards was achieved when the Act of Registration was passed in 1938. The president of the University of Saskatchewan, Walter Murray and Dean Moxon helped pilot the act through the legislature. This act was the first of its kind in the Dominion. This act was then revised in 2003 to bring it to its current status.

SRMTA Bylaws

ACT

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Today, SRMTA is represented by 9 branches and over 215 members.

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Being Registered

WHAT DOES IT MEAN . . .

“A Registered Music Teacher”

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 registering province, thus ensuring a high level of training and a commitment to professionalism.
The Registered Music Teachers’ Association is a Canada-wide federation of private music teachers encompassing ten provinces, with over 3200 members. A Registered Music Teacher is a member of the provincial association , which is affiliated with the national association (CFMTA).
The aim of CFMTA is to encourage and provide the highest caliber of music education possible and to promote high standards of music in each community.

THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATIONS PROMOTES . . .

• High musical and academic qualifications among its teachers
• Progressive ideas on the teaching of music
• Workshops and Lectures for continued education of teachers
• Attendance at the National and Provincial Conventions
• Cultural events in the Communities
• Awareness of Contemporary Canadian music

BENEFITS OF STUDY WITH A REGISTERED TEACHER

1. Assurance of qualified knowledgeable instruction.
2. Opportunities for performance at
   Music Festival
   Examinations
   Public Recitals
   Studio Recital and Master Classes
   Canada Music Week Celebrations
3. National and Provincial Student Competitions
4. Opportunities for students to receive scholarships, both in practical and theoretical subjects
5. Opportunities for advanced students to develop the applied pedagogical knowledge and experience needed to obtain a TEACHER’S ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA.
   
   

The SASKATCHEWAN REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION was incorporated by Parliamentary Act in 1938.

Acknowledgements

The SRMTA would like to acknowledge the following branches and individuals for the financial support and assistance in raising fund for the SRMTA web site:

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Contact Us
229 Begg Crescent
Saskatoon, SK
S7H 4P1
(306) 373-5352
srmta@sasktel.net

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