DVMTA History
The Tempe Music Teachers Association was founded in 1980 to
meet the needs of music teachers in the Tempe area and
the surrounding community, under the direction of first
President Betty Schmuck. Over the years, this
group has evolved into a dynamic professional
organization with the following purposes:
1) to represent the highest standards of music teaching
and performance within its members
2) to provide continuous ongoing professional growth
and training opportunities for all members
3) to foster cultural activities for students, parents,
and the community
4) to encourage excellence in student preparation and
performance through honors or awards.
The
organization has grown to serve musicians in several
communities and a name change to Desert Valley Music
Teacher's Association (DVMTA) was made in the summer of
1993 to more adequately represent the membership.
By-laws and Standing Rules have been drawn up to keep
this organization strong and faithful to it's purpose.
Membership has increased over the years with today's members
participating in monthly meetings for continuing
professional growth in many areas, including, workshops
in technology, new teaching ideas and materials,
expanded repertoire, various genres of music,
performance, and studio organization. These
meetings are taught by professionals inside as well as
from outside the organization.
Six student performance and awards events are held each year
with hundreds of students participating in each event.
Members put in many hours each year to make these events
successful. Students consistently go on to win
national awards and study music in college and
professionally. They often become teachers who
come back to be members of this organization or other
professional organizations around the country.
Presently, DVMTA is on a strong financial footing and it's
membership consists of teachers who are committed to
working for a strong, stable and growing organization
that will continue to support and enrich the members,
students, parents and community.
By Marian Pease
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