
Join NSMTA
Thank you for your interest in joining North Shore Music Teachers Association (NSMTA)!
We are the local professional music teachers association serving Chicago’s North Shore. All music educators are welcome to join and take advantage of the many opportunities NSMTA has to offer.
NSMTA is proudly affiliated with Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
Questions about membership? Contact our Membership Chair, Jia Meng, at membership@nsmta.org.
MTNA (National)
This is where your membership begins. Be part of a nationwide network of music educators.
Professional development workshops and publications
Enter students in national competitions and festivals
Receive member benefits, including discounts at Office Depot and insurance options
Attend the annual MTNA National Conference
ISMTA (State)
Choosing Illinois as your state association grants you membership to ISMTA.
Network with music educators from across the state
Enter students in statewide competitions and events
Attend the annual state conference, hosted at rotating locations throughout Illinois
Explore leadership opportunities to serve at the state level.
NSMTA (Local)
Select North Shore MTA as your local chapter and get involved in your area.
Attend monthly professional development programs, held at a North Shore venue
Enter students in local NSMTA-sponsored events
Present your research or perform for the group
Serve on a committee or take on a leadership role
Membership Levels
Your NSMTA membership spans three levels of the organization: national (MTNA), state (ISMTA) and local (NSMTA). Here’s how each level works for you:
How to Join NSMTA
Go to mtna.org
Register for an Active Membership, or select the membership category that applies to you
Select Illinois as your state association
Choose North Shore MTA as your local association
Pay your national/state/local dues in a single transaction (renewed annually)
Membership Pricing
Prices are effective for the 2024-2025 membership year.
Prorated pricing is available for those who join between January 1 and June 30.
Click the tab headers to view pricing for each membership category.