Members

MTAC Orange County West strives to promote a professional community through our various  activities and programs for both teachers and students.

Four branch members stand in front of a grand piano at a monthly branch meeting
Four branch members stand in front of a grand piano at a monthly branch meeting
Branch Meetings

We meet from September to May on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Branch meetings feature presentations on pedagogy, masterclasses by renowned faculty/performers, as well as recitals by teachers and members of the Young Artists Guild (YAG).

A group of MTAC OCW teachers pose together at an MTAC competition
A group of MTAC OCW teachers pose together at an MTAC competition
MTAC Certificate of Merits

The Certificate of Merit® program is exclusively open to MTAC Teachers and their students. It provides a standardized pathway for music-student growth across multiple instruments.

2 siblings at the piano
2 siblings at the piano
Annual Festivals & Competitions

There are multiple opportunities to showcase student performers throughout the years. From the Bach/Baroque Festival to the the Theme Festival, there are judges, feedback and awards. Winners often go on to regional competitions, and opportunities are provided for all instruments.

Student Quartet
Student Quartet
Student Recitals

These are scheduled throughout the year, and the MTAC OCW Branch is here to help you showcase your students' accomplishments.

Ensemble of voice violin flute and piano
Ensemble of voice violin flute and piano
Music Students' Service League (MSSL)

This student-run program shares the gift of music with the community by giving recitals in retirement facilities. This provides each teacher and student the opportunity to experience the spirit of volunteerism. For more information, contact msslonline@gmail.com

Branch Newsletters

Our monthly newsletter provides important information about our monthly branch meetings, upcoming events and important deadlines. It also informs members about our past meetings and presentations.

Four branch members stand in front of a grand piano at a monthly branch meeting
Branch Meetings

We meet from September to May on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Branch meetings feature presentations on pedagogy, masterclasses by renowned faculty/performers, as well as recitals by teachers and members of the Young Artists Guild (YAG).

A group of MTAC OCW teachers pose together at an MTAC competition
MTAC Certificate of Merits

The Certificate of Merit® program is exclusively open to MTAC Teachers and their students. It provides a standardized pathway for music-student growth across multiple instruments.

2 siblings at the piano
Annual Festivals & Competitions

There are multiple opportunities to showcase student performers throughout the years. From the Bach/Baroque Festival to the the Theme Festival, there are judges, feedback and awards. Winners often go on to regional competitions, and opportunities are provided for all instruments.

Student Quartet
Student Recitals

These are scheduled throughout the year, and the MTAC OCW Branch is here to help you showcase your students' accomplishments.

Ensemble of voice violin flute and piano
Music Students' Service League (MSSL)

This student-run program shares the gift of music with the community by giving recitals in retirement facilities. This provides each teacher and student the opportunity to experience the spirit of volunteerism. For more information, contact msslonline@gmail.com

Branch Newsletters

Our monthly newsletter provides important information about our monthly branch meetings, upcoming events and important deadlines. It also informs members about our past meetings and presentations.

In a filled auditorium, a young pianist sits at an electric keyboard to accompany a saxophone player.

Become a Member

Go to MTAC.org to fill out an application today.

Apply at MTAC.org

In a filled auditorium, a young pianist sits at an electric keyboard to accompany a saxophone player.

Become a Member

Go to MTAC.org to fill out an application today.

Apply at MTAC.org

Mission Statement

In accordance with the mission of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC), the mission of the Orange County West Branch of the MTAC is to establish excellence in the music teaching profession through high standards for membership, exemplary ethical values, and the furtherance of musical education by its members to promote artistic growth through our branch activities and programs.

Our mission is to facilitate, support, and encourage good teaching practices—to the purpose that our students will appreciate and enjoy quality music.  We are dedicated to providing a broad cultural music education to inspire and help our students reach their potential as a musician and a compassionate person.