Music Teachers' Association of California
West Los Angeles Branch
organized 1954

MTAC-WLA
2008-2009

General Meetings
(first Tuesday, alternate months)

Select Branch Events
(for a complete list of MTAC-WLA events, please click on the Events/Yearbook in the left-hand links column)

Links to 2008-2009 Rules, Guidelines, and Application Forms for each Branch Event will be provided as information becomes available.  STAY TUNED!!!

What is the
Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC)?

The Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) is a statewide, non-profit, professional music
organization with approximately 4,000 members.  MTAC has over sixty branches throughout the state,
each dedicated to excellence in teaching, performance, and music education. Each branch offers its own
program for professional growth and participates in state-sponsored projects.

MTAC Mission Statement
The mission of the Music Teachers’ Association of California is the pursuit of excellence in music education:

        1)      To promote the stability of the music teaching profession;
        2)      To maintain the high professional standards of our members;
        3)      To maintain the exacting qualifications for membership in the organization,
                establishing the active member as a qualified, accredited teacher;
        4)      To promote the development of musical potential and ability in students.

MTAC Code of Ethics
The Music Teachers’ Association of California is an organization founded and incorporated in 1897
under the laws of the State of California to promote the welfare of the music teacher, and to elevate
the educational and teaching standards of its members.  The exacting qualifications for membership
in the association establish the member as a qualified and accredited teacher in the community, thus insuring
a professional status.  The code of ethics maintains a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

We, the members of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, having dedicated ourselves to the
advancement of the standards in music education shall:

·         Maintain the highest moral standards and conduct towards colleagues, students, and the community;
·         Participate in the activities of the Association;
·         Respect the dignity and work of our colleagues;
·         Develop and maintain a professional relationship between teachers and students;
·         Encourage, guide, and develop students toward fulfillment of their musical potential;
·         Participate in and encourage students to be involved in community music activities.

What is MTAC-WLA?

The West Los Angeles Branch (MTAC-WLA) was organized in 1954 and currently has over 120 members
teaching a variety of instruments and voice.  MTAC-WLA meets bimonthly from October through June,
providing enriching programs through recitals, lectures, and discussions, giving members new teaching ideas,
methods, and tools to take back to their studios.  MTAC-WLA publishes a monthly newsletter (Con Brio)
and offers several continuing professional workshops for its members, including master classes, teachers’
performing workshops, and teachers’ round-table forums.  MTAC-WLA students participate in numerous
projects and programs, both at the State level and at the Branch level.