{"id":1660,"date":"2021-10-04T12:54:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T17:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oklahomamta.org\/?page_id=1660"},"modified":"2023-06-05T20:26:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T01:26:40","slug":"why-join-omta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oklahomamta.org\/why-join-omta\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Join OMTA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The&nbsp;<em>Oklahoma Music Teachers Association<\/em>&nbsp;(OMTA) is a part of the&nbsp;<em>Music Teachers National Association<\/em>&nbsp;(MTNA). Membership in MTNA is required in order to join OMTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Join OMTA?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/prJN3pPLW2I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>What is the cost to join OMTA?<\/strong><br><br>The Oklahoma Music Teachers Association (OMTA) is a part of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Membership in MTNA is required in order to Join OMTA. OMTA dues are $40 for active MTNA members. MTNA dues are $85 for active members and $63.75 for members who are 70 years of age or older. First-time members receive complimentary State dues for their first year. Contact Membership Chair Jessica Headley for more information.<br><br><strong>What is the deadline for joining OMTA? What do I do if I join late?<\/strong><br><br>Dues for the upcoming school year should be paid between April 1st and June 30th. If joining after June 30th, you need to pay the late fee of $50 before entering students in any audition or competitions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahomamta.org\/auditions-competitions\/late-dues-payment\/\">&nbsp;Pay late dues here.&nbsp;<br><br><\/a><strong>Where do I find information about my Local Association?<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahomamta.org\/about\/local-associations\/\">Visit our Local Association Page here.<\/a><br><br><strong>What opportunities does OMTA have for my students?<\/strong><br><br>OMTA offers both competitive (Junior and Senior Competitions, Collegiate Competitions, and MTNA State Competitions) and non-competitive (District and State Achievement Auditions) events. The District Achievement Auditions include the opportunity for students to take a Theory Test through the well-structured OMTA Theory Program. For more information, visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahomamta.org\/auditions-competitions\/\">Auditions and Competitions Page.<br><br><\/a><strong>What are some other benefits of being an OMTA member?<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahomamta.org\/about\/member-services\/\">View our Member Benefits and Discount Page here!<br><br><\/a><strong>How can I get involved in OMTA?<\/strong><br><br>Attend the yearly conference, volunteer at auditions and competitions, express your interest to be on a committee, or contact an OMTA Board Member. We will always be able to find something for you to do!<br><br><strong>How do I join?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To join OMTA please fill out the application form available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtna.org\/MTNA\/JoinRenew\/MTNA\/JoinAndRenew\/Membership\/Membership_Types.aspx?hkey=9bc8f6a4-23de-4809-87ce-133ac6d88405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(Click Here)<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/To join OMTA please fill out the application form available\u00a0(Click here) for the\u00a0Music Teachers National Association.\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>for the\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtna.org\/MTNA\/JoinRenew\/MTNA\/JoinAndRenew\/Membership\/Membership_Types.aspx?hkey=9bc8f6a4-23de-4809-87ce-133ac6d88405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Teachers National Association<\/a><\/em>.<br><br>For more information please contact DeAnna Calhoun, OMTA Membership Chair at 918-284-3058, via email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:decal74@sbcglobal.net\">decal74@sbcglobal.net<\/a>\u00a0or fill out 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