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Why Study With Our Teachers

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* Well-Trained & Experienced Teachers

 

     OMTA teachers meet rigorous musical and pedagogical standards of excellence and many take the additional step of becoming nationally certified teachers of music. Lectures, workshops, and conferences keep our teachers up-to-date on the latest methods and ideas in the field.

 

 

 

 

 

* Comprehensive Music Education

 

Students of OMTA teachers have the option of participating in a curriculum called Syllabus, which covers technique, music theory, sight reading, rhythm reading, and repertoire.

 

The ten levels of Syllabus are graduated in difficulty and challenge students to achieve musical goals. After completion of a level, the student is assessed by a master teacher who provides a helpful critique. Syllabus is open to students studying classical piano, organ, strings, voice, woodwinds, guitar, harp, and jazz.

 

 

 

 

 

* Regular Performance Opportunities

 

The 14 OMTA chapters around the state provide many performance opportunities. Some events are local and some are statewide.

 

Statewide events include the Ensemble Music Festival, which promotes the performance of group repertoire, the Junior Bach Festival, which focuses on music of the Baroque Period, and the Composition Celebration, which encourages students to compose and perform their original compositions.

 

 

 

 

 

* Scholarships & Achievement Awards

 

OMTA Merit Scholarships

Students may audition for any of several OMTA scholarships awarded to outstanding high school and college-age students of voice, piano, and other solo instruments. 

 

 

MusicLink

MusicLink identifies potentially talented students in financial need and provides some assistance with the expenses associated with music study.

 

 

MTNA Competitions

Students may enter state, regional, and national MTNA performance competitions in strings, brass, woodwinds, voice, composition, and chamber music. Contestants compete for cash awards.

 

 

Certificates & Trophies

Students may receive certificates or trophies for completing a specified number of lessons or for participating in a number of OMTA events. Certificates and trophies are presented at the teacher's discretion.

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