Welcome!
The Nebraska Music Teachers Association is an organization of several hundred musicians dedicated to a practical role of artistic service in today’s society. NMTA provides cultural leadership through a wide variety of activities for teachers, students, and professional musicians. It promotes high professional standards in music and fulfills its responsibility to artistic and educational leadership in the state.
NMTA was founded in 1916. NMTA is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), which has a membership of over 24,000 musicians nationwide.
Please look through our website to learn more about us or to find a music teacher.
Latest NMTA News
FTC Antitrust Compliance Guide
Please click here for the MTNA Antitrust Compliance Guide.
Scholarship Application deadline March 1st
Thomas Ediger Scholarships will soon be awarded to High School Seniors and a Music Major at a Nebraska College or University. See "Student Activities" for complete information. Applications must be submitted by the March 1st deadline.
February Coffee Chat
Mark your calendar for the 4th of February to join our host Angela Miller-Niles at 10:30 AM! To request a Zoom link, send your email to angela.miller.niles@gmailcom by February 3rd.
NMTA Winter Newsletter 2026
Our Winter Newsletter 2026 is ready to read! Click on "About Us--Newsletter" and enjoy! Thanks to Brenda Wristen for serving as Editor.
Teacher of the Year Nominations
If you know an outstanding teacher deserving of the NMTA Teacher of the Year award, the Executive Committee is accepting nominations until February 15th. Email your nominee's qualifications to Brenda Wristen at bwristen@unl.edu.
Coffee Chats
Plan ahead to join fellow teachers for a 30-40 minute 'coffee break' via Zoom most months during the school year! Each morning chat session will be hosted by a volunteer member who will decide on the date, time, and choice of either a topic or unstructured social time. Interested members will email the host requesting a link for that month. This should be a fun way to see our members across the state! Updated details for each coming month will be shared here on the Homepage, as well as via email in our "NEWS & NOTES."