Membership Categories
  • BCRMTA member - lives within 80 km of an established branch.
  • Provincial BCRMTA member – lives more than 80 from a branch.
  • International BCRMTA member – lives outside of Canada and is a Canadian citizen or has Permanent Resident status.
  • Multijurisdictional BCRMTA member – belongs to more than one provincial/territorial RMT association.
  • Student teacher Auxiliary (STA) – member who is working on completing the requirements for membership with a current RMT. Fourteen branches in BC accept student teachers as auxiliary members.

All members are listed on the BCRMTA website with their name and contact information of their choosing: phone number, email address, and/or personal website.

Please note: the BCRMTA is not responsible for members’ website content.

 

Requirements

Please read the following info carefully to ensure the requirements for submission are met and all necessary documents are included with your application form. 

  • Membership is open to any person who is 18 years of age or older who is a Canadian citizen or has Permanent Resident status with the following qualifications:
    • Music teacher’s diploma from a conservatory of music recognized by the BCRMTA Provincial Council (i.e.: The Royal Conservatory, Conservatory Canada, BC Conservatory, Victoria Conservatory) in the instrument of subject of instruction stated in the application form.
    • Performance diploma from a conservatory of music in the instrument or subject of instruction stated in the application form AND proof of four years teaching experience.
    • Music Teacher Degree (four-year program) from a school of music or university recognized by the BCRMTA Provincial Council, in the instrument or subject of instruction stated on the application form.
    • Performance Degree (four-year program) from a school of music or university recognized by the BCRMTA Provincial Council, in the instrument or subject of instruction stated on the application form AND proof of four years teaching experience.
  • A member may transfer from a Registered Teachers’ Association in another province.
  • If the Registrar needs clarification regarding the qualifications presented by an applicant, the registrar may refer the application to the Board of Examiners. Applicants may be asked to send additional information about their education and/or work experience i.e.: university transcripts, letters of referral, employment contracts, etc.
  • Proof of age and/or citizenship need not be submitted but may be requested.

Benefits of Membership

  • RMT designation as entitled by the BC Provincial Legislative Act of 1947
  • Membership in the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers (CFMTA)
  • Subscriptions to Progressions magazine and The Canadian Music Teacher
  • Opportunities to network with colleagues
  • Opportunities for professional development including workshops and lectures
  • Opportunities to attend National and Provincial Conferences
  • Access to competition and scholarship opportunities for members’ students:
    • BCRMTA Student Composers’ Competition
    • BC Piano Competition
    • Young Artist Tours
    • CFMTA Piano Competition
  • Advertising opportunities through the BCRMTA website and local branch websites
  • Access to advertising materials to promote your studio
  • The enjoyment of being part of local, provincial, and national organizations that shape music education in Canada

 

Save money with your BCRMTA membership with:

  • The Vancouver Chopin Society: discount on tickets. https://chopinsociety.org
  • VSO BCRMTA Membership special pricing: https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/education/tickets-for-teachers/
    • The VSO Teacher Ticket Pass gives certified BC Teachers up to two tickets at $25 each to select regular season concerts. Please note that some exceptions may apply, and that there may be limited numbers of Teacher Tickets available.
    • To access the VSO Teacher Ticket Pass offer, contact our Customer Service Representatives at 604-876-3434 or customerservice@vancouversymphony.ca.
    • Please bring a valid BCRMTA teaching ID when picking up tickets.
    • Teacher Ticket Pass tickets become available two weeks prior to each eligible concert
  • The Personal: home insurance at discount rates including coverage of instruments.
  • Front Row Insurance: coverage for musical instruments https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com
  • Marsh insurance:  Group policy for $5 million Comprehensive General Liability and Tenant’s Legal Liability (included in BCRMTA membership).  See chart below.