JOIN THE QMTA

Active members are recognized as qualified teaching professionals, are conferred all the rights, privileges, and obligations of the Association, and are subject to the . Active members have the right to use the designation RMT (Registered Music Teacher).

Active Membership Criteria

• To be 18 years of age or older;
• To reside and teach in the province of Quebec;
• To provide proof of graduation from a recognized university or music institution whose standards are equivalent to or exceed those of the ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music);
• To have at least 5 years of pedagogical experience acquired through either private or institutional teaching.

Annual Membership Dues

Aug 15 - Oct 15: $145

Oct 16 - July 30: $155

July 31 - Aug 14: Registration paused

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Provisional members are music teachers who do not meet all the requirements for active membership. Provisional status allows them to acquire experience through their students' participation in QMTA activities.

Provisional members are conferred all of the rights, privileges, and obligations of the Association, and are subject to the Code of Ethics.

This status is granted by the QMTA Board of Directors for up to five years. Upon Council review, members will be granted active status based on their teaching experience and fulfillment of all active eligibility criteria.

Provisional Membership Criteria

• To be 18 years of age or older;
• To reside and teach in the province of Quebec;
• To be working toward a degree meeting the requirements of an active member;
• To demonstrate teaching proficiency comparable to that of an active member.

Annual Membership Dues

Aug 15 - Oct 15 : $135

Oct 16 - July 30: $145

July 31 - Aug 14 : Registration paused

A Friend Member is not a music teacher, but rather an individual with a strong interest in music and a sincere commitment to supporting the aims and ideals of the Association. Friend Members may include piano tuners, music store owners, composers, musicians, accountants, foundation executives, and retired or inactive music teachers.

Friend Members are not recognized as music teachers. While they enjoy certain membership privileges and may participate in QMTA activities, they may not enter students for QMTA activities. Friend Members are not covered by insurance.

Friend Membership Criteria

• To be 18 years of age or older;
• To reside in the province of Quebec.

Annual Membership Dues

Aug 15 - Aug 14: $ 55