Join the VMTA on Tuesday 14th May 2024 at 5:30pm AWST for a webinar with presenter Dr Grace Thompson. This workshop on “Creating Inclusive Opportunities in Practical Music Classes” will provide you with: Register now: https://bit.ly/vmta-webinar-may24 WAMTA Members can access a special discount—30% off the non-member rate ($30.00 reduced down to…
Join your WAMTA colleagues for a cuppa / brunch and a chat at The Island at Elizabeth Quay. Look for the WAMTA table banner! Please RSVP below so we can book an appropriately sized table.
WAMTA’s first object is to “promote excellence in the teaching, practice and study of the art of music”. As such, we would like to recognise the WAMTA teachers whose students recently received an AMEB Award for Excellence for their outstanding exam results in 2023. Sandra Barnett Penny Black Hulda Budilestari…
Preparations for the 2024 WAMTA Recital & Concerto Competition are currently underway. This year is the 100th anniversary of our annual music festival, so we are planning to make it extra special! Here are some highlights from the 2023 RCC Winners Concert: In the mean time, here are some key…
Join AMEB Academic Advisor, Gaby Gunders, for an interactive workshop for teachers and parents. Unpack ways to optimise our students’ practise. Sunday 28th May 2024 at 3pm at the AMEB (corner Princess and Bay roads, Claremont). The session is free – RSVP essential via admin-ameb@uwa.edu.au
Congratulations to WAMTA teacher Rebecca Guy, who has been recognised with a 2024 Yamaha Piano Teacher Breakout Award!
Post covid, it has been rare for anyone to visit the WAMTA office. With Secretarial duties able to be performed remotely and WAMTA Council meetings held via Zoom in recent years, the need for a physical office has waned. At our AGM in February, a special resolution to sell the…
WAMTA Secretary Simone Collins has been recognised by the Australian Guild of Music & Speech (AGMS) with a Top Teacher Award, for the student with the highest mark from Grade 7 to Fellowship for practical music in Western Australia in 2023. Simone’s student Joya completed an associate-level Professional Performance Diploma…
Are you curious about Rockschool exams, but don’t know what’s involved or where to start? Have you come from a classical background, and feel daunted about offering a contemporary option to your students? Join experienced Rockschool music teacher and WAMTA Secretary Simone Collins on an exploration of Rockschool exams. We’ll look…
Issue 523 of our quarterly magazine “Presto”, covering January – March 2024, is now available for all members to download. This issue includes the WAMTA President’s report given at our recent AGM, reports from workshops and webinars in the first quarter, upcoming events, teaching baroque music, and more.
