An MTNA collegiate chapter is the future music teachers connection with the larger community of committed music professionals - a community committed to inspiring and developing the utmost professionalism in all its members. MTNA collegiate chapters provide a way to fill gaps and to provide the information and experience necessary to complete an education as both a knowledgeable, inspiring music teacher and a successful entrepreneur.

Student members can also discuss their musical studies with other collegiate members across the nation through a new online site called The Virtual Collegiate Chapter Initiative (VCCI) which is an MTNA program. Florida student members will be submitting articles and questions for the VCCI program. For more information you can visit the MTNA website, www.mtna.org and search for VCCI.

Mission Statement

MTNA collegiate chapters provide educational, musical, social and professional experiences that augment the student's formal course of study, acquaint students with professional opportunities and career options in the field of music, and develop professional leadership skills. Collegiate chapters also provide an important opportunity for MTNA college faculty members to increase their participation in MTNA activities by becoming a collegiate chapter advisor.

Current Florida Collegiate Chapters

• Lynn University - Chapter Advisor, Lisa Leonard
• University of Miami - Chapter Advisor, Dr. Megan Walsh
• Manatee Community College - Chapter Advisor, Dr. Charles Turon

For more information about collegiate chapters please contact
Dr. Megan Walsh.