Membership categories

As you progress through the stages of training, there is a path for you.

Professional

(18 years and over) 

  • Teachers with a degree/diploma in music from a recognised tertiary institution that includes music related pedagogical training.

  • Teachers of music without formal qualifications with at least five years’ experience with documented results, evidence of ongoing professional development, and employment references.

  • Teachers of music who have complete a course accepted by the QMTA for Accreditation, which has the equivalent credentials to a music degree with pedagogical training e.g. AMEB CTMusA.

To support your application for professional membership, please supply references from current or past employees; professional colleagues; and/or students or parents of students.

Associate

(18 years and over) 

  • Teachers who have completed a degree/diploma in music from a recognised tertiary institution that does not contain music related pedagogical training.

  • Teachers of music in the process of accumulating at least five years’ experience with documented results, and who is in the process of working towards Professional Membership.

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Student

(16 years and over)

  • Student of music in the process of obtaining a degree/diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, and who is in the process working towards Associate/Professional Membership AND/OR

  • Student of music who can provide a letter of support from a recognised Teacher AND/OR

  • Can provide evidence (certified award or performance video), confirming playing ability in their chosen music field

INDIVIDUAL/JOURNAL SUBSCRIBER

This category is for subscriptions to the QMTA Journal, Bravura.  The journal contains association, branch and regional news, information about professional development, upcoming events, and recitals. If required, a printed copy is provided.

GROUP SUBSCRIBER

For schools, businesses or any other organisation, if that organisation is interested in the objectives of the association. A Group Subscriber will receive a copy of the association journal, auditorium hire and attendance at professional development events for four teachers at members prices.

Please note

  • Fees are due on the 1st of Jan each year.

  • Pro-rata fees apply when joining during the year.

  • The journal is in either digital or print format. For members, a small fee also applies for the print journal.

  • Performance certificates alone are not sufficient for Professional Membership.

Application process (flow chart)