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MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to become a member: Teachers become members of the provincial organization and then join their local branch.<\/p>\n

Visit the ARMTA website<\/a><\/strong> for information on becoming a provincial member:<\/p>\n

Become a Member of ARMTA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Benefits of Membership in ARMTA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply to ARMTA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here for Current Lethbridge Branch Members Teacher Listing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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14 GREAT Reasons to Become a Registered Music Teacher and Join the Lethbridge Branch!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong> through regular workshops and masterclasses<\/p>\n

COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE<\/strong> Department of Music and the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music at Casa<\/p>\n

CELEBRATE CANADIAN COMPOSERS<\/strong> during Canada Music Week<\/em> with activities and a recital in November of each year<\/p>\n

RECITAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS<\/strong> in high quality venues with grand pianos including the University Recital Hall<\/p>\n

REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT STUDENTS<\/strong> to share their music in an informal setting intended to help them increase their comfort with performing<\/p>\n

ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTED TO STUDENTS<\/strong> receiving the highest first-class honors marks in both practical and theory exams<\/p>\n

SHARE IDEAS AND GATHER INFORMATION<\/strong> from other teachers in a supportive environment<\/p>\n

$5 MILLION LIABILITY INSURANCE<\/strong> coverage through the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers\u2019 Association (CFMTA)<\/p>\n

ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong> including provincial and local websites, branch brochure, Allied Arts Council, Yellow Pages online, Lethbridge Herald, Kijiji, and Facebook<\/p>\n

FIND-A-TEACHER PROVINCIAL DIRECTORY<\/strong>: https:\/\/armta.ca\/find-a-teacher\/#!directory\/map\/ord=lnm<\/p>\n

ARMTA STUDENT COMPOSER COMPETITION<\/strong> is open to students of Registered Music Teachers who submit their original compositions for a chance to win cash awards and be recommended to the national competition.<\/p>\n

CFMTA PIANO AND VOCAL COMPETITIONS<\/strong> are open to senior students of Registered Music Teachers.  Prizes are awarded and a concert tour is arranged for the provincial winners as well as the chance to represent the province at the national competition.<\/p>\n

MAGAZINES–Tempo<\/em><\/strong>, the provincial magazine, and The Canadian Music Teacher<\/em><\/strong>, the national magazine, containing articles, reviews, and information for members<\/p>\n

CONFERENCES<\/strong>\u2014ARMTA joins with other provincial music associations at Music Conference Alberta to provide learning opportunities on a wide variety of teaching topics each October.  For more information see http:\/\/www.musicconferenceab.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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What members say about being a Registered Music Teacher:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\u201cThe support of the teachers in our branch means a great deal to me.\u201d BJ<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is so much I have to be thankful for and it is due to membership within ARMTA, affiliation within the local branch, LRMTA, and the unique advantage of automatic membership in CFMTA\/FCAPM our National organization. The opportunities for the private teacher are limitless. We can become better educators through pedagogical networking and educational opportunities available. There are Provincial and National conferences, masterclasses, workshops, scholarships, liability insurance. The fellowship with colleagues who have similar interests is a most welcome asset. It is wonderful to meet musicians from all over the world.\u201d JM<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe best part about being a Registered Music Teacher is being able to be part of the musical scene in Lethbridge and to be informed of musical events throughout the province\u2014inspiration on all levels!\u201d LD<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Liability Insurance lets me sleep at night!\u201d KL<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

DID YOU KNOW…<\/strong><\/p>\n