mtacsouthcoast.org contains a collection of communication tools for our branch members as well as a teacher referral service for residents of Irvine and surrounding cities.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) is to promote excellence in the music teaching profession through high membership standards, strong ethical values and continuing professional education. MTAC – South Coast Branch is a community of enthusiastic music professionals dedicated to helping students experience the joy of music and foster in students a lifelong commitment to music as performers, educators, hobbyists or patrons. The branch creates many programs by which teachers may provide their students with opportunities for their music development far above what any teacher could do alone. Each South Coast branch teacher contribute his or her own expertise to promote each South Coast branch event in order to bring students invaluable opportunities in the performance and enjoyment of music. As recipients of exceptional and outstanding music educations themselves, the South Coast music teachers strive to raise the standard of teaching; encourage the study of music; and seek to recognize individual achievement at all levels.
About MTAC
The Music Teacher’s Association of California (MTAC), incorporated in 1897, is a professional organization of approximately 4,200 members and is organized into sixty branches throughout the state. MTAC is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music education.
The South Coast Branch was chartered June 13, 2010 and includes teachers from the Irvine area and neighboring communities. The branch has meetings for teachers and events for students including community outreach recitals. The branch also administers numerous programs sponsored by the state association.
