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APPLICATION FOR MTAQ MEMBERSHIP
2009- 2010
Please note that each MTAQ branch
has its own fee structure and to enable you to complete this form you will have
to contact the relevant branch for information regarding their fees. Click here to view MTAQ branch
contact details
Supporting
documentary evidence must be posted to:
The
Secretary, MTAQ, Suite 26, 200 Moggill Road Taringa, QLD 4068
or the MTAQ
branch that you are wishing to join.
There are five membership categories available from
MTAQ.
(A)
Professional Member, (B) Associate of the Association, (C) Student,
(D) Friend of the Association, and (E) Journal Subscriber.
Categories (A), (B) and (C) qualify for
reduced cost Public Liability Insurance.
Please
read all before filling in the form.
Pre-Application Information
(A) Professional Member
The Council may admit, at its
discretion, a person as a Professional Member, if they are over the age
of eighteen years and meet ONE of the following three
requirements:
1.Holder of a degree
or diploma in music from a recognised university or
tertiary institution, OR, a teaching diploma from a recognised examination
authority. Please note: The academic transcript must show evidence of performance and pedagogy subjects studied in
the area the applicant is applying to teach. In the absence of study in pedagogy,
documented successful teaching experience (see point 2 below) will be accepted.
2.A teacher of
music with at least 5 years experience who has produced documented evidence of results – e.g.
examinations, awards, competitions for at least five of the teacher’s
pupils in each year of that teaching period.Highest personal
performance level must also be submitted and /or details of professional
performance experience, as well as evidence of ongoing professional
development.
3.A teacher of
music who has satisfactorily completed a course accepted by the MTAQ Council
for Accreditation.
Please Note:
Performance
certificate level on its own is NOT sufficient for Professional
Membership.
MTAQ
encourages the Professional Member to continue with Professional
Development.
It
is a legal requirement that all teachers working with children under 18
years of age must have a current Blue Card.
Application Requirements
Please have all copies of original documents sighted
and signed by a Justice of the Peace prior to sending to the MTAQ office.
Non-authorised documents will not be presented to Council for consideration.
1.Completed Application Form
2.Copy of the relevant certificate (to prove actual
award) OR letter from the relevant institution confirming award of the
qualification
3.Academic transcript of the course (which
shows clearly the major instrument and pedagogy subjects that the applicant has
studied)
4.Documented
evidence of students results (if applicable), that clearly identify the teacher
5.Evidence of the applicant’s
performance ability in the chosen field(s) for which they are applying (by
means of academic transcript, examination certificates or reports)
6.Administration Fee of $25 (Surcharge of 3%
applies to all payments received by credit card)
7.Copy of evidence of change of name, if the
name on the supporting documents differs from the applicant’s name
(B) Associate of the Association
The
Council may admit, at its discretion, a person as an Associate Member, who is over
the age of eighteen years and who does not yet have all of the
qualifications listed above under Professional Membership, e.g., has a music
degree withoutpedagogy
subjects in the instrument for which the applicant is seeking membership, or is in the process of accumulating the
required number of student results. The applicant for Associate membership should demonstrate that they
intend working towards attaining the full qualifications/student results
required for Professional Membership.
Please
note:
An
Associate Member will be required to provide information regarding their
teaching and performance experience.
An
Associate Member will attend (where possible) professional development
workshops and be mentored (where possible) by a recognised teacher of
music.
A
person may hold an Associate Membership for a period of eight (8) years,
during which time they are encouraged to upgrade their membership to
Professional Membership with further pedagogical study and/or by accumulating
student results with at least five (5) years teaching experience,
presenting to Council documented evidence of results – e.g.,
examinations, awards, competitions of at least five (5) of the
teacher’s pupils in each year of that teaching period.
If
an Associate Member requires more time to upgrade their membership,
Council will review their situation and can extend the period allowed for
upgrading.
It
is a legal requirement that all teachers working with children under 18
years of age must have a current Blue Card.
Application Requirements
Please have all copies of original documents sighted
and signed by a Justice of the Peace prior to sending to the MTAQ office.
Non-authorised documents will not be presented to Council for consideration.
1.Completed Application Form
2.Documented evidence of any student results
already accumulated. Such documentation must clearly identify the teacher
3.Copy of relevant qualifications already
attained OR letter from the relevant institution confirming award of the
qualification
4.Copy of evidence of change of name,if the name on the supporting documents
differs from the applicant’s name
5.Administration Fee of $25 (Surcharge of 3%
applies to all payments received by credit card.)
(C) Student
A
music student over the age of 16, studying part or full-time, and is working
toward any of the Professional Member qualifications – this category is
limited to an 8-year period.
Application Requirements
1.Completed
Application Form
2.Proof
of study (i.e. evidence of enrolment for an award or a letter from institution
or private teacher)
3.Evidence
of performance ability in the chosen field
4.Copy of evidence of change of name, if the
name on the supporting documents differs from the applicant’s name
5.Administration
Fee of $25 (Surcharge of 3% applies to all payments received by credit card.)
(D) Friend of the Association
Persons
interested in the objectives of the Association but who do not teach music.
(This is NOT an MTAQ Accredited Teaching category).
Application Requirements
1.Completed
Application Form
2.A
signed letter declaring that the applicant is not presently a studio music
teacher
3.Full
Fee plus administration fee of $25 (Surcharge of 3% applies to all payments
received by credit card.)
(E) Journal Subscriber
Any
person wishing to receive the MTAQ Journal (Bravura) published 3 times per
year.
Application Requirements
1.Completed
Application Form
2.Journal
Fee (Surcharge of 3% applies to all payments received by credit card.)
Please
Note: The fees listed below relate only to the Brisbane branch of the MTAQ
