The Music Teachers’ Association of California®, incorporated in 1897, is a professional organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music education. With over 4,700 members, there are 64 affiliated Branches throughout the state. MTAC serves over 100,000 students. The mission of MTAC is to pursue excellence in music education and advance the music teaching profession through innovative programs that foster artistic growth and achievement.
Our Foundation
Your tax-deductible donations support scholarships and other special Branch activities. You may specify a favorite project, or let us choose the fund most in need. Make checks payable to SCCMTAC.
Mail checks to:
Barbara Jirsa, Treasurer
221 Nevada Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SCC-MTAC Officers and Board of Directors (2023 – 2024)
President: Roger Emanuels
Vice-President: Ben Dorfan
Treasurer: Barbara Jirsa
Recording Secretary: Kiefer Taylor
Membership Secretary: Carolyn Christian
Corresponding Secretary: Christine Bakalis
Publications: Carol Panofsky
Certificate of Merit: Heather Thompson Smits
Committees
Talent Bank Awards Festival: Susan Bruckner, chair
Celebrate Piano Ensemble: Nicki Kerns, co-ordinator
Opportunity Grants: Roger Emanuels, Barbara Jirsa,
Nancy Kvam, Charlotte McManus-Guthrie, Carol Panofsky
Newsletter: Carolyn Christian and Carol Panofsky
Branch website: managed by Lynn Kidder
Our gratitude goes to Arts Council Santa Cruz County for the Develop Grant that helped pay for the creation of this site.