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Founded in 1876 by Theodore Presser (and sixty-two colleagues in Delaware, Ohio) the Music Teachers National Associations mission has been to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The association maintains two subsidiary programs: MTNA Professional Certification Program and the MTNA Foundation Fund. The Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching and helps the public readily identify competent music teachers in their communities.
Founded in 1876 by Theodore Presser (and sixty-two colleagues in Delaware, Ohio) the Music Teachers National Associations mission has been to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The association maintains two subsidiary programs: MTNA Professional Certification Program and the MTNA Foundation Fund. The Professional Certification Program exists to improve the level of professionalism within the field of applied music teaching and helps the public readily identify competent music teachers in their communities.
