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.

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:

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

How to Join NSMTA

  1. Go to mtna.org

  2. Register for an Active Membership, or select the membership category that applies to you

  3. Select Illinois as your state association

  4. Choose North Shore MTA as your local association

  5. 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.