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Why UMTA?
UMTA is a platform for motivated musicians, colleagues, and friends to CONNECT with each other, to INSPIRE and be inspired, to MENTOR and be mentored. We all want to be the kind of teacher that impacts our students’ lives in a meaningful way.
UMTA is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of music education, and provides many resources to help the aspiring teacher. The kindness and expertise of Utah’s amazing teachers and professionals creates a space for belonging.
At UMTA you have a voice and an opportunity for meaningful participation, whether coming from years of study and experience, or just getting started.
Here are just a few ways UMTA membership can benefit you:
- Become a member of a Local UMTA Chapter, attending monthly workshops and CONNECTING with fellow teachers.
- Attend the annual UMTA State Conference for the best INSPIRATION available on a variety of musical subjects.
- Looking for the best way to MENTOR your students? Enroll them in one of UMTA’s excellent student programs.
Join UMTA today – you’ll be glad you did, and so will your students!
Upcoming Events

UMTA State Board Meeting
January 20, 9:00 a.m., on ZoomOnline board meeting for all UMTA state board members.
For more info: UMTA Events

UMTA Concerto Competitions
Piano Concerto CompetitionFebruary 2-3, 2024
Daynes Music, Murray
Instrumental Concerto Competition
February 9-10, 2024
Daynes Music, Murray
For more info: UMTA Concerto Competitions

Calendar of Events
STAY CURRENT on UPCOMING EVENTSUMTA has wonderful and exciting events throughout the year.
There is something for everyone!
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Recent News
UMTA Newsletter
UMTA's quarterly newsletter is the best way to stay informed.Both current and past newsletters are available.
UMTA Newsletters
2023-24 UMTA Teacher Awards
AIM Teacher of the Year - Lisa FlindersAdvocacy in Action - Dr. Christian Bohnenstengel, NCTM
Legacy Award Winners - Paula Manwaring, NCTM, Rosemary Olsen, NCTM
UMTA Awards
2023 UMTA Composition Competition
2023 UMTA Composition Competition is now completed and winners have been announced.UMTA Composition Awards
2023-24 MTNA/UMTA Competitions
2023 MTNA/UMTA Composition, Instrumental Performance, and Piano Performance Competitions are now completed and winners have been announced.Competitions