Connect Inspire Mentor

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:

  1. Become a member of a Local UMTA Chapter, attending monthly workshops and CONNECTING with fellow teachers.
  2. Attend the annual UMTA State Conference for the best INSPIRATION available on a variety of musical subjects.
  3. 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 Conference

October 23-24, 2026

Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah

Early Bird Registration is now open!

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UMTA State Board Meeting

October 24 @ 7:00 am

Pine Room, Thanksgiving Point Ashton Gardens.

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MTNA’s Affiliate Leadership Virtual Seminar

This online seminar will be held September 25th and is for Chapter Presidents.

More information to come from MTNA as we get closer to this event.

MTNA’s Affiliate Leadership Virtual Seminar

State Board New Leadership

2nd Vice President & Competitions Chair: Linda Budge

Collegiate Chapter Chair: Christie Sowby

Communications Chair: Jenny Boster

Arts Awareness Chair: Margaret Burr

Zap Coordinator: Suzannah Rose

State Board New Leadership

Certification Chair: Emily Blake

Foundation Chair: Brianne Calle

AIM Chair: Caroline Jennings

AIM Chair Elect: Angela Mcbride

RCM Chair: Leanna Minnick

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