Maine Music Teachers Association
About Us
The Maine Music Teachers Association is a non-profit 501c3 organization of independent music teachers dedicated to serving member teachers, their students, and communities in Maine.
In concert with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and affiliated local associations, we encourage excellence in music education by guiding interested teachers through the process of MTNA National Certification, offering professional development opportunities for private music teachers, and sponsoring performance opportunities for music students at all levels.
We promote the professional prestige of independent music teachers and seek to nurture the next generation of music lovers by supporting musical activities in schools and communities throughout the state.
MTNA/MaineMTA History
The Music Teachers National Association was founded in 1876 by Theodore Presser and sixty-two colleagues in Delaware, Ohio. The mission of MTNA is to advance the study and making of music and to support independent music teachers.
In 1975, the Maine state affiliate of MTNA was founded by University of Maine at Orono music professor, Kathryn Ann Foley. Her students, Alison Barr and Elizabeth Manduca were among the first collegiate members and are still active members in the MTNA family today.
Officers, Committee Chairs, and Administrators
Officers
President: Amy Irish
President Elect: Jacqueline Savage
Immediate Past President: Christine Kissack
Secretary: Morgan Lee
Treasurer: Elaine Thomas
VP Membership: William Sawyer
VP Programs: Maya Doumas
Committee Chairs
Certification Chair: Christine Kissack
Commissioned Composer Chair: Anastasia Antonacas
Biennial Pine Tree Music Competition Co-Chairs: Amy Irish and Maya Doumas
Biennial Piano Monster Festival Co-Chairs: To be Determined
Administrators
Webmaster: Yodsya "Mona" Sripaoraya