The Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) is a professional music organization created in 1897 to promote excellence in the music teaching profession.
The South Bay Branch of MTAC was chartered in 1956 with just ten active members.
Currently, there are over 130 members serving the communities of southwestern Los Angeles County including Carson, Cypress, El Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, and Torrance.
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Active Membership is the highest level of membership in MTAC.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in music from an accredited college, university, or conservatory (or the equivalent)
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A degree emphasis or four years of individual study at a college level in the desired Primary Instrument or Subject
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Two years teaching experience in the Primary Instrument or Subject
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Compliance with MTAC Bylaws
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MTAC State Code of Ethics
(revised and accepted in 2014)
Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) was founded and incorporated in 1897 under the laws of the State of California to promote excellence in music education and the music teaching profession. The goals found in the MTAC’s Code of Ethics are not conditions of membership, but are ideals and aspirations for each MTAC member.
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We, the members of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, shall aspire to:
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Be a musical resource to our community, and encourage our students to be musically involved in their communities.
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Encourage, guide, and develop the musical potential of each student, and treat every student with dignity and respect without discrimination.
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Clearly communicate to students the expectations of our studios, and respect the personal privacy of students unless disclosure is required by law.
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Respect the student’s right to obtain instruction from the teacher of his or her choice.
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Accurately represent our professional qualifications, and strive for continued professional development.
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Respect the reputation and goodwill of colleagues and refrain from making false or malicious statements about colleagues.
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Refrain from disclosing sensitive information about colleagues obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure is required by law or serves a compelling professional purpose in accordance with state and federal laws and/or MTAC practices, policies, and procedures.
Branch News
On June 11th, Emily Anderson received the 2024
Lifetime Service Award for the MTAC South Bay Branch.
Check out the video below to watch the “interview” of Emily’s musical journey
and how she got into MTAC.
Congratulations Emily!
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS FOR
SOUTH BAY BRANCH MTAC SCHOLARSHIPS
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MTAC South Bay Branch does NO fundraising for these scholarships. We
are proud and glad to fund the scholarships mainly by donations and by
carefully appropriating membership dues. We are also excited that some of
the enrollment for our other programs have a little financial expense
overage and we gladly choose to send it back to our students through
scholarships.
*Scholarship Donations can be made at any time in two ways.
#1. Visit our branch website (mtacsouthbay.org). Across the top you will
see BRANCH PROGRAMS. On the Scholarship page there is a yellow button
that accesses donations! Please note that a pay pal fee will be deducted of
$3.98 so your donation will be recorded as $96.02.
or
#2. Send a check made out to MTAC South Bay in any amount and put
Scholarship Auditions in the memo. Send to:
Emily Anderson 1505 Sunnyside Terrace San Pedro, CA 90732
The entire amount will be applied to our Scholarship Auditions!
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WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BECOME ONE OF OUR EXTREMELY VALUED DONORS!
We need your help and thank you in advance. Perhaps you are a former
scholarship recipient or a recipient’s teacher, parent or grandparent. This
is your way to give back to other young people!
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Congratulations to Our 2024 Scholarship Audition Winners
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Senior Piano
1st Place, Henry Huang - Dr. Linda Govel
2nd Place, Nathan Wong - Joseph Keel
Intermediate Piano
1st Place, Hannah Huang - Dr. Linda Govel
2nd Place, Kilan Lam - Dr. Linda Govel
Junior Piano
1st Place, Sean Wang - Joseph Keel
2nd Place, Stephen Hsieh - Dr. Linda Govel
Senior Vocalist
1st Place, Lucas Ro - Soonwha Park
2nd Place, Sarah Choi - Ann Grennan
Intermediate Vocalist
1st Place, Moon Liam - Soonwha Park
2nd Place, Ella Fu - Ann Grennan
Senior String
1st Place, Kevin Hu - Elmer Su
2nd Place, Jing Lien - Elmer Su
Junior String
1st Place, Li Li - Elmer Su
2nd Place, Allen Liu - Elmer Su
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Mieczyslaw Munz Memorial Scholarship Outstanding Pianist Award
Henry Huang - Dr. Linda Govel
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PV Music House
Irenka Ni - Elmer Su
Sophie O'Shea - Ann Grennan
Honorable Mention
Melody Wu - Suchuan Cheng
Celina Han - Betty Cheung
Astin Tsai - Suchuan Cheng
Evalyn Yu - Betty Chueng
Pinsheng Lu - Natsh Siri
Lauren. Chin - Dr. Linda Govel
Sammi Lam - Dr. Janet Favreau
Evan Wang - Joseph Keel
Brooke Sementlli - Ann Grennan
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