The LMTA Piano Ensemble Festival concluded successfully on Saturday, October 10th at Northwestern State University. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our sponsors, donors, and advertisers. Your generous support helps us foster a vibrant musical community and create meaningful opportunities for music teachers, student, and performers.

Dear LMTA Members,  We are less than a week away from the conference! It is NOT TOO LATE to register. Find the registration form here. Parking information and a parking map are included below. PARKING INFORMATION from Dr. Chialing Hsieh: Since the conference takes place during fall break, all participants may park in any available…

Please see the following message from John Price, concerning the Collegiate Chapter Hours, a session at the LMTA state conference in October. Hello LMTA members, Collegiate Chapters Hour Information: Presenters have three options for proposals (Lightning Talk, Performance, Poster Session). The proposal is open to any current collegiate members. The due date is September 25 which happens to…

Dear LMTA Members,  Hello! I am thrilled to invite you to the LMTA conference held at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches Thursday-Friday, October 8 and 9, 2026.   Our site hosts, Drs. Francis Yang, Chialing Hsieh, and John Price have been immensely supportive in paving the way for an exciting event!  LMTA would also like to express appreciation…

Baton Rouge Music Teachers Association is excited to announce a special Zoom session with Catherine Rollin on September 19! Time: 10:15–11:45 AM CT Optional Q&A: 12:15 PM “Pieces for Performance, Festivals and Fun!” — featuring many artistic and technical tips. Location for live attendance: O’Neill’s Music House 10689 Perkins Road, Suite C Baton Rouge, LA…

Louisiana Music Teachers Association is proud to announce our 2026 Commissioned Composer:  KERI DEVILYNN.  She has composed a Solo Piano piece titled “To walk among the fae.”  We look forward to the premiere of this piece at Louisiana Music Teachers Association Conference at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches October 8-9, 2026.  We hope to…

Louisiana Music Teachers Association 2026 Conference will be held at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches October 8-10, 2026.  Allow me to express my gratitude for the support of Dr. Chialing Hsieh, Dr. Francis Yang, and Tamera Gunter for their efficient help and dedication in serving as site hosts for this event.  You will not want to…

Dear LMTA members and colleagues, Just a quick note that the presentation with Dr. Peter Mack this Saturday, November 15, was moved to room 203. Location: University Of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center, RM 203. Time: Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. till 3:30 pm  The presentation is free to attend!! If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, please…

Hello members, Two friendly reminders from the Louisiana Music Teachers Association: 1. If you have not already renewed your MTNA membership, you can do that here.  2. Reserve your room if you are planning to attend the conference at the University of New Orleans. Bookings at the conference rate will go fast!  Thank you!

Please see the following message from Dr. John Price about the call for proposals for the LMTA Collegiate Chapter Hour that will take place at the conference in New Orleans, October 16-17.  There are three options for proposals (Lightning Talk, Performance, Poster Session). The proposal is open to any current collegiate members. The due date…

This is a reminder about our College Faculty & Independent Teachers Forum on Zoom next Sunday, 2/2 at 2 PM. All LMTA members (including local association leadership) are welcome and encouraged to attend.     We will share our collaborative efforts from last semester and discuss ideas for upcoming events aimed at enhancing our community outreach to support our…

LMTA is excited to announce that the state conference will be held October 16-17, 2025 at the University of New Orleans. Our president-elect, Robin Williams, has some exciting guests lined up and you won’t want to miss this one! You will soon be able to read more about our guest artist and clinicians in the upcoming…