BCRMTA offeres registration in the following disciplines (teaching subjects) listed below.
| Brass instruments* | Harpsichord/Clavichord | Piano – Classical | Violoncello |
| Composition | Harp | Tabla (Indian drum) | Double Bass |
| Conducting | Organ | Ukulele | Voice |
| Guitar/Lute – Classical | Percussion | Violin | Woodwind instruments* |
| Guitar – Contemporary | Piano – Jazz | Viola |
* When applying as a teacher of brass or woodwind instruments, please state the instrument on the application form.
If registering in more than one discipline, documentation specific to each discipline must be provided.
- Members may use the “AMT” designation only for the discipline(s) in which they are registered. If a member teaches an instrument or subject for which they are not registered, they may not use the AMT designation in any print or advertising material which references these disciplines.
- Theory Courses, Specialty Courses
- Members may teach and advertise theory and specialty courses (Suzuki, Kelly Kirby Piano, Music for Young Children) within their branch, but these listings will not appear on the provincial registry.
- Each Branch decides their own policy regarding listings.
- The BCRMTA Certificate is the property of the Association and must be returned if a member resigns. If a member rejoins, a re-instatement fee will be charged to reactivate the membership.
Academic Documentation
- Level/Grade 10 certificate (practical and theoretical) from any music institution recognized by the ProvincialCouncil.
- Please send scanned documents in PDF format - JPEG’s, GIF’s etc. will not be accepted.
Documentation of Teaching Experience
- Proof of teaching experience can include:
- A statement by the applicant describing the number of years of teaching, the number of students, subjects taught, etc. Although BCRMTA is an association of private music teachers, it is helpful to have any record of an applicant’s classroom teaching experience.
- Copies of students results in examinations and festivals.
- Copies of recital programs.
- A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s teacher.
- A letter of reference from the parent of a student.
- Employments contracts from a music school(s).
Processing the Application
- Please read the on-line application form and follow the instructions carefully - Click here
- Upon acceptance, the new member will receive a membership certificate, a receipt, and a membership card by mail.
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements for membership will receive notice by email. Please note, the application fee is nonrefundable. Applicants who upgrade their qualifications and reapply within two years will not be charged a second application fee.