1. A degree or diploma equivalent to that of the Associate or Licentiate Diplomas issued by any recognized University or School of Music.
2. The practical Viva Voce and written Teacher's examination in the subject area of instruction OR Equivalent pedagogical training .
3. Proof of teaching experience satisfactory to the Board of Examiners.

1. Official recognition as a Registered Music Teacher: Members of ORMTA have the right to be designated RMT (Registered Music Teachers) by Parliamentary Act 1946 (Chapter 131). This designation is tranferable anywhere in Canada.
2. $5,000,000.00 liability coverage.
3. Directory of Registered Music Teachers.
4. Studio policy and studio certificate.
5. Conventions and workshops for continued professional development for music teachers.
6. Newsletters from the Branch, Provincial and Federal Councils.
7. Auditions, recitals and awards recitals for students of Registered Music Teachers.
8. Competitions at the Zone, Provincial and National levels for qualifying students.
9. Scholarships for qualifying students.
10. A website covering the GTA, currently under development, will include a listing of our directory, with monthly updates.

b) an Associate Performer's Diploma or equivalent to that granted by the Royal Conservatory of Music, Western Ontario Conservatory of Music or any institution referred to in subsection 9(2)(c) of the Act, includingEITHER the completed written Pedagogy examination and Viva Voce test of the institution OR evidence of pedagogical training acceptable to the Board of Examiners (workshops, summer courses, master classes, etc.) AND documentation of successful teaching experience¹;

OR

c) a Bachelor of Music degree or equivalent degree, subject to approval by the Board of Examiners, including grade level of performance achieved, pedagogy courses completed AND documentation of successful teaching experience¹;

OR

d) have an established reputation as a distinguished artist in the field of performance or teaching as accepted by the Board of Examiners and approved by the ORMTA Provincial Council (Subsection 5(4) of Part I of the By-Laws).

¹Successful Teaching Experience
Applicants' resumes should include minimum honours results from six different students, representing at least three different grade levels of examinations; students' results in recognized competitions and/or Music Festivals; students ' acceptance into advanced programs of study OR students receiving prestigious scholarships or awards. Applicants for Early Childhood Music Education should submit a letter of reference from the ORMTA branch where they currently reside, one from a distinguished member in their field of music education OR a letter from at least two parents of graduates of their classes.

Applicants in Early Childhood Music Education must meet the above criteria, have achieved the highest Diploma/Certificate in their field of music education (Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, Orff, etc.) AND hold current membership as required in the professional association of the discipline.

Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age and have been resident in Ontario for at least six months.


2. PRE-DIPLOMA MEMBERSHIP

A Grade Ten Certificate or equivalent OR a Performer's Diploma without the written pedagogy and/or viva voce examination OR a Bachelor of Music degree with no pedagogy courses².

²Membership in this category is granted for a two year period to allow time for applicants to complete the requirements for active membership. The two year period may be extended under special circumstances. Applicants are required to submit a yearly update on their progress.

*Requirements for membership in Composition category:(a) a Degree or Associate in composition OR (b) a Degree or Associate in another musical discipline with a 4th year University composition course OR (c) a proven status as a professional composer through published or recorded works. Successful teaching experience may be from students' results in the CFMTA Music Writing Competition, Music Festivals, or Contemporary Showcase Own Composition classes.


**Early Childhood Music Education - Active Membership:

Applicants in Early Childhood Music Education must have achieved the highest Diploma/Certificate in their field of music education (Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, Orff, etc.) and hold current membership as required in the professional association of the discipline. Applicants for Early Childhood Music Education should submit a letter of reference from the ORMTA branch where they currently reside, one from a distinguished member in their field of of music education or a letter from at least two parents of graduates of their classes. Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age and have been resident in Ontario for at least six months.

Applicants in Early Childhood Music Education must have achieved the second highest Diploma/Certificate in their field of music education (Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, Orff, etc.) and hold current membership as required in the professional association of the discipline. Applicants for Early Childhood Music Education should submit a letter of reference from the ORMTA branch where they currently reside, one from a distinguished member in their field of of music education or a letter from at least two parents of graduates of their classes.

For a Printable Application, please visit www.ormta.org