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
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.