| Kentucky Music Teachers Association Affiliated with Music Teachers National Association KMTA is a nonprofit educational organization representing music teachers in studios, conservatories, music schools, public schools, private schools, colleges, and universities. The purpose of KMTA is to further music education in the state of Kentucky and to nurture growth and professional development by providing programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition, and research. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE! Take a few minutes to browse. Click on any of the tabs above to find out more about KMTA activities. Let us know if you have any questions, and thanks for visiting! |
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| Certification News Congratulations to Eunbyol Ko, Ya-Liang Chang, Angela Wu, and Gregory Partain, our newest Nationally Certified Teachers of Music (NCTM)! Eunbyol Ko (NCTM in Piano, April 2012) is Assistant Professor of Piano at Morehead State University. She holds degrees in Piano Performance from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (DMA) and Indiana University (MM). Dr. Ko is currently on the board of the newly revived Cave Run Area Music Teachers Association and will be co-host and conference artist for the 2012 KMTA State Conference in Morehead. She has adjudicated, given masterclasses, and offered presentations on local, state, national, and international levels, and has performed as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Ya-Liang Chang (NCTM in Piano, April 2012) is Adjunct Professor of Piano at Northern Kentucky University. She received her DMA degree in Piano Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. Chang has presented sessions for the KMTA State Conference and OMTA/SW District Conferences, and has frequently judged for OMTA state and district competitions. She has received recognition as a founding teacher for the National Music Certificate Program (Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program), and a faculty special recognition award from NKU. Angela Wu (NCTM in Piano, February 2012) is Assistant Professor of Piano at Murray State University. She holds DMA and MM degrees in piano performance from the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, she participated in the Chopin Project, and her performance was selected for broadcast on NPR's “Performance Today.” Dr. Wu has performed concerts throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia, and as a collaborative pianist, she has worked with musicians from the Russian National Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestras of Utah, Jacksonville, and San Antonio. Gregory Partain (NCTM in Piano, November 2011) is Professor of Music at Transylvania University in Lexington, where he holds a Bingham Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has appeared as recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist throughout the United States as well as in Europe and Central America. He was the 2005 KMTA Commissioned Composer and in 2007 was recognized for his collective works by the Kentucky Arts Council. He currently serves on the KMTA Executive Board as Chair of Composer Commissioning. Dr. Partain received his BM degree in Piano Performance from the University of Washington, and MM and DMA degrees from The University of Texas at Austin. For more information on MTNA Certification, click here. For more information on KMTA Certification, click here. |
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| MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Kentucky Music Teachers Association is to advance the value of music study, music making, and music appreciation and enjoyment to Kentuckians and to support the professionalism of Kentucky music teachers. VISION STATEMENT: The Kentucky MTA believes music study is integral to the education, development, and enhancement of each Kentuckian, and the rich cultural history of the Commonwealth is ideal for the promotion of individual, collective, and diverse artistic expression. To lead our state in this vision, Kentucky MTA will: 1) improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching 2) help the public readily identify competent music teachers in their communities 3) support programs to financially assist music teachers and students with their educational pursuits 4) advocate for the support of music and music education 5) foster programs that provide diverse high quality musical experiences 6) support local associations and student chapters by providing incentive funding programs and grant information Approved Tuesday, October 25, 2005 Constitution |
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