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April 1, 2026: PMTA Keystone Composition Competition Entries Due
Classes of Entry
- Elementary – Age 5-10 as of January 1
- Junior – Age 11-14 as of January 1
- Senior – Age 15-18 as of January 1
- Young Artist – Age 19-25 as of January 1
Student Requirements
- Students must reside in Pennsylvania or study with a teacher with an established studio in Pennsylvania.
April 30, 2026: Call for Performance Class Participants
Performance Class Participants
The Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association’s state conference planning committee invites you to nominate students for the performance class by guest clinician, Brian Ganz. The performance class will take place on Friday afternoon (exact time TBD), June 12, 2026, at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA.
The performance class is open to pre-collegiate and collegiate students. Nominating teachers must be members of PMTA.
For consideration, please submit names, repertoire information, and a short biography by April 30 to both co-conference chairs: Seulki Yoo (seulkisusieyoo@gmail.com) and Jonathan Flowers (jonathan@mindfulmusicllc.com)
For collegiate students, please include the name of their college or university. For pre-collegiate students, please include their current school grade.
April 30, 2026: PMTA Teacher of the Year or the Distinguished Service Awards Nominations Due
Now is the time for each local association to consider nominating a worthy member for two of PMTA’s annual awards: Teacher of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards. Please see our guidelines for nominations here: https://www.pamusicteachers.
June 12-14, 2026: PMTA Conference, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
Save the date for the 2026 PMTA State Conference: June 12–14, 2026, at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA! The conference theme is:
Musicians’ Search for Meaning: Artistry, Connections, and Resilience During Challenging Times. This theme draws on the transformative insights of Viktor Frankl, Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, and highlights their relevance to our calling as musicians. It explores how music teachers can continue to make a meaningful impact during times of significant change, adversity, and uncertainty.
Our conference guest recitalist and masterclass clinician is Brian Ganz and our conference keynote speaker/featured clinician is Kính Vũ.