Desert Valley Music Teachers Association
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About DVMTA

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Since 1980, DVMTA has been providing high quality music instruction and education to students across the Phoenix East Valley​

The Desert Valley Music Teachers Association's by-laws and Standing Rules have been drawn up to keep the organization strong and faithful to its purpose, which is:
  1. To represent the highest standards of music teaching and performance within our membership
  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.​

We have evolved into a dynamic, professional organization with members participating in monthly meetings for continuing professional growth in many areas which include: workshops in technology, new teaching ideas and materials, expanded repertoire, various genres of music, performance, and studio organization. These meetings are taught by professionals from within and outside DVMTA.

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.

DVMTA is on a strong financial footing. Its 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.

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History of DVMTA

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 Betty Schmuck. The organization grew to include teachers in other Phoenix and East Valley communities, and in 1993 the name of our organization was changed to Desert Valley Music Teachers Association (DVMTA).​​

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  • Home
  • Join/Renew
  • Find a Teacher
  • Events
    • 2024 Music Marathon
    • 2024 Original Composition Festival
    • 2025 Cavalcade of Rhythm
    • 2025 Awards in Excellence
    • 2025 Achievement Day
    • 2025 Awards Plus
  • Members
    • Documents >
      • General Documents
      • * Member Documents *
    • General Meetings and Calendar
    • Membership List
    • DVMTA Board and Committees
    • Noble Award Donation
    • Library
    • Resource Links
  • News and Blog
  • About