Welcome to MMTA

The Missouri Music Teachers Association

Founded in 1895, MMTA is a professional non-profit organization of over 300 independent and collegiate music teachers, college students, and performing artists.

Mission Statement

Situated in the heart of the United States, the Missouri Music Teachers Association supports musicians of all ages through education, performance, and advocacy. We empower teachers and students to grow artistically, foster a lifelong love of music, promote excellence in musicianship, and strengthen Missouri communities through meaningful musical experiences.

Ellis Hall Room 201

Presentor
Presentation Title
Time
Curtis Pavey
Updating the Baroque
1:00–1:50 PM
Hyunki Yoon
Teaching in the Age of A.I.
2:00–2:25 PM
San-Sung Aum
Corigliano’s “Fantasy on an Ostinato”
2:35–3:00 PM
Ethan Stahl
Yoga and the Musician
3:10–3:35 PM

Ellis Hall Room 202

Presentor
Presentation Title
Time
Garik Pederson
Victory Verticals
1:00–1:50 PM
Megan Gordon
Teaching in the Age of A.I.
2:00–2:25 PM
Cindy Dittrich
Hands on Activities and Practical Strategies
2:35–3:00 PM
Perry Mears
Yoga and the Musician
3:10–3:35 PM

2025 Auditions

MMTA’s 2025 auditions will be hosted at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, from November 6–9, 2025

Audition Information
Monitor Schedule

Video Invitation to the 2026 National MTNA Conference in Chicago

  • MMTA Presidents at the 2024 State Auditions at the University of Missouri From left to right: Hyunki Yoon, (President Elect), Christopher Madden (Current President), Jason Hausback (Immediate Past President), Hye-Jung Hong (Past President), Peter Miyamoto (Past President), Meredith Taylor (Past President), Robert Carney (Past President).
  • Jason Huasback (Immediate Past President), Christopher Madden (Current President).
  • Victor Marquez-Barrios (2024 Commissioned Composer) and Michael Bump with the Truman State University Percussion Ensemble at the premiere of Chattering Mind/Loving Heart at the 2024 State Auditions at the University of Missouri.

Creating the Musicians and Audiences of Tomorrow

Purpose

  • The elevation of the standards of teaching and performance of music
  • The advancement of American musical composition
  • The cultivation of fraternal feeling among its members
  • The development of public taste for good music
  • Cooperation with the purpose and projects of the Music Teachers National Association

History

The Missouri Music Teachers Association was organized in 1895 at the MTNA annual conference in St. Louis. In the following year, after MMTA had become affiliated with MTNA, a state conference was held in Sedalia. State conferences in the early years included performances by teachers and their pupils, a number of papers read and discussed, and concerts of American music. In 1962 MMTA established a program of commissioning works by Missouri composers.

Activities

  • State Auditions
  • Conference
  • Commissioned Composer Competition
  • Guest Artist Concert
  • Grant Opportunities

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