WSMTA is a local affiliate of Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). WSMTA began in 1990, and meets in the western Twin Cities suburbs. WSMTA is a non-profit, educational organization that exists to:
- Promote the professional growth and encouragement of music teaching professionals;
- Promote the advancement of musical knowledge and appreciation of music among ourselves, our students, and our communities.
WSMTA offers many benefits to its members and their students:
- Educational opportunities, including teacher meetings and programs with Guest Speakers
- Roundtable discussions with exchange of ideas and strategies
- Networking and collaboration
- Social events
- Student referrals
- Monthly newsletter
- Annual Ribbon Festival recital marathon for students, with ribbon and trophy awards
- Membership Directory, including member contact information, calendar of events, and Ribbon Festival details