Music Masters and Mistresses Association

I was President of MMA

until May 2005.

MMA is the professional

forum for music teachers in

independent and maintained schools.

The MMA is committed to the support of

¨               Music staff in full-time and part-time teaching, and visiting teachers

¨               Heads of department or directors of music managing their departments

Professional development and in-service training are provided through

¨               Accredited courses leading to professional qualifications in conjunction with Trinity College London

¨               In-service training courses for aspiring, newly appointed and experienced directors of music

¨               An annual Summer Conference and trade fair

¨               Specialist workshops in conjunction with other professional associations

¨               Area curriculum/training meetings

The MMA publishes

¨               A termly journal Ensemble, which includes research, news and classroom ideas

¨               A website

¨               A Yearbook listing membership, opportunities for professional development and relevant reference material

¨               A code of good practice for the engagement of services of visiting music teachers

¨               Guidelines for the employment of directors/heads of music

¨               An annual scholarship handbook Music Awards at Independent Schools

¨               A repertoire guide with programme notes