Requirements of Membership

Membership is open to any person who is at least 18 years of age and meets one of the following requirements:

  • holds a Music Teacher's diploma or degree from a School of Music recognized by the BCRMTA Provincial Council in the instrument or subject of instruction stated
  • holds a Music Performer's diploma or degree from a School of Music recognized by the BCRMTA Provincial Council in the instrument or subject of instruction stated with a minimum of 4 years of teaching experience
  • be a member in good standing or a Registered Music Teachers' Association of a Province other than British Columbia
  • satisfy, by application, the BCRMTA Board of Examiners that he/she qualifies to be accepted as a member of BCRMTA.

 

Benefits of Membership

  • RMT Designation – qualified members are entitled by the B.C. Provincial Legislative Act of 1947 to use RMT (Registered Music Teacher) designation
  • Your name listed on our website and that of the BCRMTA website
  • Westland Insurance – Group policy for $5 million Comprehensive General Liability and $100,000 Tenants Legal Liability which extends to locations that are rented on a temporary basis. This coverage is included in the annual membership fee
  • Competition and scholarship opportunities for your students in the North Shore Branch and in Provincial and Federal competitions
  • Access to clinics, master classes, National and Provincial Conventions
  • Advertising material to promote your studio – brochures and published ads – to order or to download from Provincial Council
  • Membership in both BCRMTA and Canadian Federation of Music Teachers (CFMTA)
  • Subscription to both BCRMTA Progressions and CFMTA The Canadian Music Teacher magazines
  • Opportunity to develop a network of colleagues to share information and ideas

 

Save Money with your BCRMTA membership on:

  • The Personal – get discounted rates for home business insurance coverage with very competitive rates on instruments and office equipment
  • The Vancouver Chopin Society – 15-20% discount on ticket prices depending on the performance
  • Vancouver Symphony Orchestra – members may purchase up to two tickets for $15 each in A section or next best available for any regular season concert (excludes Special concerts and Dress circle seating.)
  • ISME Associate (Group) Membership – discounted regional conventions and material fees.

To apply for membership, contact Diane Sanford at redhedgehog.ds@gmail.com