South Carolina Music Teachers Association

2023 MTNA State Affiliate of the Year

is dedicated to furthering the art of music and to promoting the growth and professional development of its members through programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition, and research. Organized in 1960, our non-profit organization is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association. Please browse these pages to learn about our activities and opportunities for members and their students.

SCMTA 64th Annual Conference

Conference will be hosted this year Oct 31-Nov 2, 2023 at Furman University, Greenville, SC.

Early registration in now open. For details, visit the registration page.

For the schedule and other details, visit the conference page.

MTNA Competitions

The 2024 South Carolina MTNA Performance Competitions will be held October 31 – November 2, at Furman University in Greenville, SC.

The entry deadline is Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

SCMTA Composition and Songwriting Competition Results

Congratulations to the winners of the SCMTA Composition and Songwriting Competitions. Winners of both competitions are invited to present their work at the SCMTA Composition & Songwriting Honors Recital on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at 1:30 pm at USC’s Johnson Recital Hall.

This year there were collectively 75 entries submitted to the Composition & Songwriting Competition from 17 different teachers. Thanks to all those who participated this year – it’s wonderful to see you support creativity in your teaching studios.

2024 Composition Results
2024 Songwriting Results

South Carolina Music Teachers Association

2023 MTNA State Affiliate of the Year

SCMTA 64th Annual Conference

MTNA Competitions

SCMTA Composition and Songwriting Competition Results

Upcoming Events

Shared Presentation: No More Starving Artists

MTNA Competitions

SCMTA State Pre-College Auditions

SCMTA State Honors Recital 2025

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