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WELCOME
Welcome guests, and visitors to our site! We are the Olympia Music Teachers Association (OMTA), a local affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA). We are an active and welcoming group of private music teachers. We have many programs, activities, and educational events throughout the year. Guests are always welcome. Please also see our calendar of events below. Happy music teaching!
Ryan Sowers, OMTA President
How to Introduce Improvisation
into Your Studio
Jan Rowen-Music, November 14 Meeting
Calendar 2025-2026
2025
September
Sept 5: OMTA Board Meeting
Sept 8: Deadline for submiting students names for Oct 4 Masterclass with Dr Otten.
Contact Lorna Eder: leder999@aol.com CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Sept 12: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Dr. Yelena Balabanova
"The Power to be Nervous: 11 Tips to Make Stage Fright Work for You
October
Oct 3: OMTA Board Meeting
Saturday Oct 4: All Day Workshop/Master Class
With Dr. Thomas Otten
"How do I Get My Students to Sound Artistic"?
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 9:30 - 4PM
1925 Boulevard Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Deadline to submit students' names for Masterclass is extended to Sept 20
Contact Lorna Eder: leder999@aol.com
Dr. Thomas Otten, hailed by the New York Times as “an extremely original player,” debuted at 17 with the National Symphony Orchestra. An Emeritus Professor from UNC Chapel Hill, he’s performed at Carnegie Hall and taught at Juilliard and Eastman. A master teacher, his students include prize-winning pianist Andrew Tyson. Join his transformative workshop! https://otten.studio/index.html
Oct 10: OMTA General Meeting
Main agenda item: Pass the 2025-2026 OMTA Budget
Presentation: No presentation this month due to the all day workshop.
Oct 24 Due Date for Concerto Competition sign up!
November
Nov 7: OMTA Board Meeting
Nov 8: OMTA Autumn Recital
Deadline for sign-up Wednesday November 2nd
Chair: Pat Kilmer patkilmer811@gmail.com
Recital times are 1 PM, 2:15 PM and 3:30 PM
Grace Community Covenant Church 5501 Wiggins Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE SIGN-UP FORM
Nov 14: OMTA General Meeting 9:30 AM at Gloria Dei Lutheran
Presentation: "How to introduce improvisation into your teaching studio", presentation by
our own Jan Rowen.
Nov 22 - 23: Annual Concerto Competition at Gospel Outreach Church
Judge 1: Dr. Kulia Lee (Professor Portland State University)
Judge 2: Dr. Isabella Jie (University of Puget Sound)
Registration due date: Friday October 24
Chair - Hannah Cho / Co-Chair - Diyara Oliver
December
Dec 6 Barnes & Noble Playathon, 9-4:30pm
Dec 5: OMTA Board Meeting
Dec 12: December Luncheon, white elephant gift exchange.
Location: Mercato Ristorante 111 Market St NE, Olympia, WA 98501
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
2026
January
MAP Chapter fees are due at Jan meeting 1/9, and Wsmta registration is due 1/15
Jan 2: OMTA Board Meeting
Jan 9: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Presentation: Visit from WSMTA Representative District IV, Jan Rowen
February
Feb 6: OMTA Board Meeting
Feb 13: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Feb 28: Baroque Recitals at Westwood Baptist
March
March 6: OMTA Board Meeting
March 11-13: Music Artistry Program (MAP)
March 15: OMTA Music Artistry Program Recognition Recital at Westminster Presbyterian.
March 29: OMTA State Recital Competition at Westminster Presbyterian.
April
April 3: OMTA Board Meeting
April 10: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
April 11: Annual Teacher Recital
May
May 1: OMTA Board Meeting
May 2: Music Literacy Program (MLP) and Pop/Jazz/Duet Recital
May 8: OMTA General Meeting, 9:30 AM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
June
June 5: OMTA Board Meeting
June 12: OMTA Annual Potluck Luncheon/ Installation of Officers
July/August: Have a great summer!
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