Membership Requirements

There are many types of teachers who join ORMTA:

  • Private music teachers who have a degree or diploma in music and teaching experience

  • College and university professors of music

  • School music teachers

  • Specialists in early childhood music education

  • Student teachers who have attained at least a grade 9 or 10 level and are continuing their education

Membership Requirements vary by Membership Type and Subjects Taught.
Select a Membership Type below to view the requirements.

  • A member who has attained a degree/diploma (Bachelor of Music or Associate from a Conservatory) in their chosen subject(s) and teaching experience

    OR

    has attained a performer's diploma from a University or Conservatory along with written pedagogical requirements and also has teaching experience.

  • A member who:

    • Has attained a Grade 9 or 10 certificate from a recognized Conservatory (or graduated from a Community College music program which would be considered equivalent to Grade 9 or 10)

    • Has passed at least one level of Pedagogy training

    Affiliate Members are members of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association. They receive the Canadian Music Teacher magazine, pay CFMTA dues, and are allowed to vote but not to hold office nationally. They are also allowed only one vote at any ORMTA meeting.

  • A member who has attained a degree/diploma in their chosen subject(s) but is still working towards more teaching experience. This Membership has a 2-year probationary period, which may be extended, subject to annual review by the Board of Examiners.

  • Auxiliary membership is for those who are not music teachers but are supporters of music education and ORMTA's mandate.

* For each Membership Type (other than Auxiliary), you will be required to provide documents via a file sharing service, to substantiate your educational credentials and/or teaching experience.

* Applicants must be 18 or older and must have resided in Ontario for at least 6 consecutive months immediately prior to submitting an application.

Click to view application requirements for specific subjects.