About

The Music Teachers’ Association of California®, incorporated in 1897, is a professional organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music education. With over 4,000 members, there are more than 60 self-governing, affiliated Branches throughout the state.

The Orange County West Branch of the Music Teachers’ Association of California was chartered in 1963. We’ve been providing professional and instructional music education to Orange County ever since. Feel free to contact us at for more information at mtac.ocw@gmail.com.

This is the MTAC OCW board in a group shot.
This is the MTAC OCW board in a group shot.

2025-2026 Elected Officers

2025-2026 Elected Officers

Katheryn Klein

President

Judy Huang

First Vice President (Programs)

Teresa Loy Barclay

Second Vice-President (Membership)

Natalie Dhing

Treasurer

Willie Chen

Recording Secretary

Ursula Magno

Corresponding Secretary

Brian Barclay, Ayana Kondo,

Shen Liu

Directors

Chairpersons

Natalie Dhing

Bach/Baroque Festival

Janice Bastin

Composers Today

Katheryn Klein, Janice Bastin

Celebration Recitals & Senior Awards Ceremony

Natalie Dhing

MSSL Teacher Advisor

Janice Bastin

Janice Bastin

Branch Newsletter

Natalie Dhing & Judy Huang

Scholarship Awards Competition

Willie Chen

Romantic Festival

Willie Chen & Judy Huang

Theme/Ensemble Festivals

Special Thanks

Special Thanks

We would like to recognize the contributions of all our past presidents:

Craig Rees, Leona Roberts, Mildred Sullivan, Kim Wynant, Vivian Sadler, Janet Higbee, Aspasia Sabot, Karen Moderos, Cordelia Pardee, Ardelle Womack, Barbara Smith, Judith Miles, Carol Adams, Marilyn Clower, Pat Adams, Mary M. Parker, Ann Bales, Barbara King, Roylene Walton, Patricia Cabe, Karla Kniss, Rebecca Noia, Joann Schaum, Brian Barclay, Boska Dzida, Roberta Osterode, Natalie Dhing

We would like to recognize the contributions of all our past presidents:

Craig Rees, Leona Roberts, Mildred Sullivan, Kim Wynant, Vivian Sadler, Janet Higbee, Aspasia Sabot, Karen Moderos, Cordelia Pardee, Ardelle Womack, Barbara Smith, Judith Miles, Carol Adams, Marilyn Clower, Pat Adams, Mary M. Parker, Ann Bales, Barbara King, Roylene Walton, Patricia Cabe, Karla Kniss, Rebecca Noia, Joann Schaum, Brian Barclay, Boska Dzida, Roberta Osterode, Natalie Dhing

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.