Missouri Music Teachers Association

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.

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.
San Sung Aum presenting at the 2025 MMTA Conference
President Christopher Madden speaking before the 2025 MMTA Guest Artist Concert
Terri Sanchez introducing Ibi for solo flute by Yotam Haber, the 2025 Commissioned Composer
President Christopher Madden announcing winners at the 2025 MMTA Auditions
Students receiving awards at the 2025 MMTA Auditions

2026 Auditions

The location for MMTA’s 2026 auditions will be posted soon. Information for the 2025 auditions can be found below.

Audition Information

Monitor Schedule

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