September 8th, 2010: CM Meeting
October 13th, 2010: CM Panel and Branch Programs Information
November 10th, 2010: Jazz Improvisation with Debbie Poryes
December 8th, 2010: Christmas Program - Mountain View High Madrigals
This month we have invited 3 of our branch members to come and share during a panel discussion about their extensive experiences and knowledge about the Certificate of Merit program. This will be a very helpful meeting for those who are new to our branch and to those who have questions about CM. Here are some of the areas that the panelists will cover:
Peter Thompson: President of MTAC Santa Clara Branch
Mary Norton: CM Chair of MTAC Santa Clara Branch
Valerie Jeung: Judge for CM, National Guild and CAPMT
For questions or information, please contact Carol Liu at 408-472-3725 or cliu@joyfulmelodies.com
The Music Teachers Association of California("MTAC") is a professional organization of approximately 4,000 members whose mission is:
"The promotion of musical culture and the pursuit of excellence in the field of music education."
There are 61 branches in the State. Each branch maintains its own schedule of programs and activities and participates in State-wide projects. The Santa Clara Branch is actively involved in these State-wide projects.
To qualify for the MTAC these music teachers have either achieved degrees in music or qualified through a stringent proof of their study of music participation in teaching and learning activities and meeting all the criteria expected for entrance into MTAC.
If you are a music teacher interested in joining this Association, please contact the Membership Secretary.