
The North Carolina Music Teachers
Association (NCMTA), committed to supporting music teachers and providing opportunities (or students to excel, is
appreciative of the many Institutions that have supported our organization through sponsorships, use of their
facilities, and the expertise of their faculty and administration.
This letter is intended to express NCMTA's
gratitude for your continuing support and outline just a few of the benefits we try to provide to these supportive
institutions.
NCMTA organizes numerous events for
thousands of pre-college students, allowing them and their families to have a
first-hand experience on your campus. These families are introduced to the
campus atmosphere, the variety of programs/degrees
you offer, and the facilities you build and maintain. While
most of the pre-college students who participate
in our events do not pursue music as a career, they remember the venues they
visited as young musicians. In a time of
limited resources for colleges/universities to actively recruit potential
students and bring visibility to their programs,
hosting NCMTA events not only demonstrates your institution's mission to
education and the value of the arts, but
also supports your recruitment efforts at no, or very little, cost.
The nearly 600 pre-college and college-level
teachers who participate in NCMTA events are also an integral part of our successful partnership. Teachers of
pre-college music students are frequently a primary advisor to high school students contemplating their future
educational opportunities. These music teachers often discover the various degree degrees/programs through visiting a
college/university through one of NCMTA's events.
The missions of colleges/universities and
NCMTA are very similar, but not in competition. Together, we strive to enhance
our communities through artistic and creativity endeavors, intellectual discourse,
and community building. Our
partnerships represent the highest pursuits of achievement in intellect and
artistry.
NCMTA organizes many events that motivate
students to learn, grow, and succeed. The fees NCMTA currently charge to students barely covers the basic costs
associated with each event. Volunteers usually oversee and organize these events. As a not-for-profit organization we
rely on our partnerships to continue the extraordinary work we accomplish. An increase of fees to cover
additional costs associated with "renting" a venue would likely
become cost-prohibitive for many students to
participate.
As President of the North Carolina Music
Teachers Association I encourage faculty and administration to further reflect upon ways that we can support each
other. The partnerships NCMTA has enjoyed with North Carolina colleges and universities has provided opportunities
for students to grow as intellectual musicians, contribute to their communities, and be introduced to the
leading educational institutions in our state.
Thank you,
NCMTA Board
of Directors