BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

BENEFITS AT THE PROVINCIAL LEVEL

• A registered member may use the designation “RMT”.
  
• Belonging to a recognised professional organisation.
  
• The inclusion of your name in the online directory at www.srmta.com.
  
• Receipt of “OPUS”, provincial journal - published three times a year.
  
• Knowledge of new publications and progressive teaching trends.
  
• Conventions and annual meetings which, besides being the communication link between the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association and branch groups, offer a variety of study sessions, fine workshops and social events.
• Eligibility for composition and awards to students.
• Access to the Young Artist Series – a concert tour of the prairie Provinces which presents finalists, chosen from representatives from the participating provinces.
• The availability of business brochures and studio business practices packages for a nominal fee.
• Support in sustaining of province wide minimum student lesson fees.
• Opportunity to change the public's perception of music e.g. Department of Education School Credits, GST exemption from private lessons
• Participation in the Liability Insurance Plan.
• The availability of five provincial scholarships:
  LYELL GUSTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  For students up to 18 years of age
  DOROTHY BEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
  For further training for young teachers.
  FLORENCE BOWES
  Piano Performance, Pedagogy, & Composition
  GORDON C. WALLIS
  Piano Performance & Pedagogy
  

         JEAN McCULLOCH MEMORIAL
         Junior Piano Performance

• Affiiation with other provincial music networks e.g. SMEA, SMFA
• Access to continued education.
• The opportunity to network with teachers throughout Saskatchewan.
• Membership in the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association (CFMTA).

BENEFITS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL

• Subscription to the Canadian Music Teachers’ Magazine

• Participation in the Liability Insurance Plan.
• Biennial conventions offering training by internationally recognized musicians.
• Eligibility for prizes and scholarships offered to students for performance and composition.
• Affiliation with other national music networks e.g. ANCMP, CFMTA, MTNA
• Opportunity for students to enter the CFMTA Student Composer Competition.
• The opportunity to network with teachers across Canada.

BENEFITS AT THE BRANCH LEVEL

• Regular programs, lectures, recitals, and demonstrations to assist the teacher to teach effectively.
  
• The presentation of a series of student recitals to enable young artists to gain experience in public performance.
• The opportunity to grow professionally along with other professionals in your area.
• The opportunity to network with teachers in your area.

BENEFITS OF FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION

• Access to our provincial journal, published three times per year, communicating musical happenings across the province, as well as promoting the latest pedagogical materials.
• Inclusion in our web-site directory.
• Your web-site listed on our "link page". (www.srmta.com )
  
• Composers choosing to advertise in our newsletter are encouraged to send their music to be reviewed in the newsletter.