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Council Members of the Music Teachers Association of Queensland
for 2010.
Council; President; Brenda
Hunting, Vice-President; Samantha Docherty
Treasurer; Judith Neal,
Assistant Treasurer; Caryn Eastman
Councilors'; Sharon Bourne, John
Colwill, Samantha Docherty, Angel
Hsieh, Tertia Hogan, Annie Laver, and Helen Smith
The MTAQ, founded in
1921, is a professional body representing almost 1,000 members throughout
Queensland. Amongst many other things, it aims to promote a high standard
of music teaching in the state.
The Association
enjoys a close liaison with examination bodies, tertiary institutions and
other similar Associations both nationally and internationally.
Constantly
endeavouring to elevate the professionalism of the Association and its
Members, MTAQ provides opportunities for ongoing professional development
and a platform for teacher development through master classes, pre-diploma
performances and showcase recitals. Major events such as the Queensland
Piano Competition and Queensland Vocal Competition occur annually, as well
as the Alan Lane Memorial Professional Development Weekend (usually held
in April).
The
Association's Brisbane office at Taringa features an air-conditioned
Auditorium with full kitchen facilities, a reference library and a grand
piano. The auditorium may be hired by the public as well as at a reduced
rate to members. The MTAQ has sourced inexpensive Public Liability
Insurance, which is available to all members only. It also provides
a referral service to the community for well-qualified teachers via the
website, as well as by phone. The journal "Bravura" and this Internet
site keeps members and the general public in touch with aspects of the
profession, the latest pedagogy and performance and professional
development events.
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