MMTA welcomes proposal submissions from individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds, abilities,
and education to provide a broad spectrum of ideas for program consideration.
- Membership in MMTA is not a requirement to submit a proposal or present a session.
Conference sessions are generally 50 minutes in length inclusive of introductory / closing
remarks and Q & A. - Additional consideration will be given to accelerated 20-minute sessions.
- Proposals from the following categories will be considered:
o Artistry/Pedagogy/Technique
o Collaborative/Chamber Ensemble/Performing Arts
o Composition/Literature
o Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
o Entrepreneurship/Marketing/Studio Management/Young Professionals
o Leadership Education/Local Associations/Membership
o Musician Wellness/Music Therapy/Performance Anxiety/Injury Prevention
o Recital Performance
o Technology/Recording/Studio Equipment
o Other related topics of interest. - Proposals should not be commercial in nature.
- Presentation styles are included in the proposal application.
- Proposals are received via the online link with a completed application submitted including
.docx and .jpg as required. - Presenter photos should not be part of the resume. Photos are uploaded separately.
- Resumes/biographical or curriculum vitae should include presentation experience.
- All selected presenters are required to register for the conference; however, presenters may
receive an honorarium and/or travel stipend, waived or reduced registration, etc.
All uploaded information labeled by last name_first name_resume.docx or last name_first
name_photo.jpeg or other image files.
An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon submission of a proposal with invitations sent by June 20.
For additional information, please contact MMTA Vice President / Conference Chair, Laurie M Marshall
via online form below.