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The Lethbridge Branch is part of THE ALBERTA REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (ARMTA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cultivating Music in Life<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

ARMTA is a professional organization representing and serving approximately 400 music teachers across the province. The organization began in 1932 as a group of music teachers who were interested in enhancing the quality of life by promoting the love and knowledge of music through teaching and by providing cultural events of a high standard in the community. These became our stated goals and objectives when we became a Registered Professional Association in 1982.<\/p>\n

Leadership and Excellence in Music Education in Our Community<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The Lethbridge branch of the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association was formed in 1942 and is part of a Canada-wide federation of music teachers encompassing ten provinces and the Yukon, with approximately 3,500 members. To be a member of the Association, teachers must hold a degree or diploma from a recognized university or conservatory or meet the necessary qualifications set down by the registering province. This ensures a high level of training and a commitment to professionalism. The Lethbridge Branch was formed in 1942 and is part of a Canada-wide federation of music teachers. Its aim is to provide leadership in the community by encouraging and offering the highest calibre of music education possible and by promoting musical excellence.  Currently the Lethbridge branch has more than 20 members from Lethbridge and the surrounding area who give lessons in piano, voice, strings, organ, trombone, tuba, euphonium, theory, pedagogy, composition, accompanying, collaborative piano, Kelly Kirby Piano, and ear training. Our Branch presents a number of student recitals each year and organizes workshops and master classes for students and teachers in the Lethbridge area.  In addition, our Branch presents $1500 in annual awards for first-class honours marks in practical and theory exams and sponsors a number of Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival awards.  We hold monthly meetings at which we organize events, share ideas, and support each other in our teaching efforts.<\/p>\n

THE OBJECTIVES OF OUR BRANCH<\/strong>
\u2022 To maintain the highest standard of professionalism and ethics amongst all teachers by fostering a sense of mutual respect, supporting continued professional development for private music teachers, and promoting high standards of music in our community.
\u2022 To continually strive to offer our students valuable, high calibre private music education, promote appreciation and knowledge of music through teaching, offer performance opportunities for students, and encourage and uphold the granting of provincial high school credits for private music education.
\u2022 To raise awareness in the community of the benefits of structured private music education and the role that we, as music educators can play in helping students achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

HISTORIC LOGO<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Lethbridge Branch logo was created in 1989 by then-member, James Ringland.  <\/span>It was used extensively in our community to represent our local Branch for nearly 35 years until the implementation of ARMTA\u2019s new brand and logo in 2022.  <\/span>We proudly displayed the logo on letterhead, programs, documents, brochures, posters, banners, social media, and our Branch website.  <\/span>We were very happy to recognize James Ringland and acknowledge his contribution to the legacy of our Branch at our Canada Music Week Recital in November of 2018 at which time he was presented with a gift from our members.  <\/span>We honour James and all past and present members who have supported our association and its aim to provide leadership in music education in our community.  <\/span><\/p>\n

HISTORY<\/strong>
\u2022 1942-1978 with 1983 Addendum<\/a><\/p>\n

BRANCH PRESIDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1942 Aileen Jones
1944 Hildur Sandquist
1946-52 (information lost)
1952 Janice Milevic
1954 Aileen Jones
1956 Bruce Barrow
1958 Arthur K. Putland
1960 Dorothy Glock
1962 Henry Waack
1964 Anne Campbell
1966 Sister Helene Wadden
1967 Marion Swanston
1969 Margaret Wozak
1971 Marilyn Sinclair
1973 Maragret Nelson
1976 Margaret Young
1978 Philip Smerek
1980 Susan Garrie 
1982 Louise Needham
1984 Cathy Fancher
1986 Doreen Laing
1988 Ruth Thompson
1990 Marilyn Sinclair
1993 Andrew Gierulski
1994 Joan Milton
1995 Carol Bishel
1997 Joan Croskery
1999 Michelle Aalders-Moors
2000 Linda Dickey
2002 Lorrie Wittke
2004 Christine Rogers
2022 Brenda Lockmuller
2024 Brad Parker                                                                                                                                                                                                        2025 Christine Rogers                                                                                                                                                                                                     <\/p>\n

Discover the Benefits! Join the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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2024 Canada Music Week Recital<\/h3><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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