“musical growth through evaluation and encouragement”
HIGHLIGHTS
2024 Teacher of the Year - Amy Tu
Teacher of the Year Award was established as a special award to recognize an outstanding teacher in teaching, character, and service, to be in line with MTNA’s Teacher of the Year Award given at the annual National Conference.
Amy serves as the New Jersey MTNA Competitions Chair (2024–present) and has previously held positions such as NJ MTNA Young Artist and Junior Competitions Coordinator (2014–2023) and MTNA Eastern Division Young Artist Performance Competitions Coordinator (2017–2018).
2024 SERVICE AWARD - Wennie Naiyueh Niu
Every year, NJMTA presents a Service Award acknowledging a member who has contributed much time and effort to NJMTA and its vision.
Wennie has been an active member of NJMTA since 2009. She has been serving as the Voice Chairperson of the NJMTA Spring Recital Audition and Young Musicians Competition for 12 years (since 2013).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
We are very proud to announce that our former president, Hendry Wijaya, has been elected as MTNA Eastern Division Director!
Hendry will serve on the MTNA Board of Directors from 2026 to 2028, and will be responsible for the governance and oversight of the MTNA on our behalf.
We seek to advance the musical knowledge, to promote professional growth among music teachers, i.e. to encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and the appreciation of music through various learning and performance opportunities.
July 3, 1938 – May 7, 2023
With your help, the Performathon raised $11,395!
And every dollar raised helps kids grow and learn. As Chris Marchetti, known as “Mr. Chris,” the Director of the Joy, Hopes & Dreams team, says:
“Our goal every year is to turn this group of kids into an extended family where they feel safe and learn to have each other's backs. This is an essential element of self-confidence.”
Thank you again for your hard work and your support - we couldn't do what we do without people like you!
Please support our students!
NJMTA is a non-profit organization that depends on your participation and contribution to further help our students in developing their skills as musicians. Your gift in any amount will go towards: 1. the MTNA competitions - state level winners who advance to Division and National levels will receive travel grants and/or assistance for video recording as necessary. 2. High School Scholarship for any graduating senior who enter college as a music major in either performance or composition. You can click on the DONATE button below.
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