Becoming a Member
The Richmond Branch Registered Music Teachers’ Association is part of a Canada-wide federation of more than 3,000 private music teachers, committed to professionalism and a high level of training. Prospective members of the Association must hold a degree or diploma from a recognized university or conservatory, or meet the necessary qualifications set down by the registering province. The provincial association is affiliated with the national association, the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations (CFMTA). The Richmond Branch Registered Music Teachers’ Association encourages the highest caliber of music education possible and promotes high standards of music in the community. The Richmond Branch Registered Music Teachers’ Association provides:
- High musical and academic qualifications among its teachers
- Progressive ideas on the teaching of music
- Workshops and lectures for continued education of teachers
- Recital Opportunities
- Attendance at the National and Provincial Conventions
- Cultural events in the communities
- Awareness of contemporary Canadian music
Subjects by teachers of the Richmond Branch BCRMTA include:
| Subjects of instruction |
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Theoretical |
- Accompanying
- Early Beginner
- Ear Training
- Kelly Kirby
- Kodaly
- Orff
- Organ
- Piano
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- Violin
- Viola
- Suzuki
- Harpsichord
- Piccolo
- Flute
- Voice
- Saxophone
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- Analysis
- Counterpoint
- Harmony
- Keyboard Harmony
- Rudiments
- History
- Teachers’ Written
- Viva Voce
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Benefits of Membership
Being a member gives our teachers access to our monthly recitals, workshop opportunities, and so much more!
Perks for BCRMTA Members:
Discounts include:
Indigo/Chapters – educational materials discount of 20%
• may purchase the iRewards card for $20 instead of $35.
Staples – https://www.staples.ca/a/content/teacher-appreciation
• claim teacher’s discount at checkout
The Vancouver Chopin Society -https://chopinsociety.org/subscriptions/single-tickets
• 15% discount for individual tickets
• 20% on season tickets
Vancouver Recital Society – https://vanrecital.com/
• 15% discount on single tickets
WashWorld – Steveston Hwy & No. 4 Rd – http://washworld.ca/portfolio-item/richmond/
• show your membership card & get 10% off an oil change
In Richmond, BC, several local and national vendors offer point-of-sale teacher discounts—just flash your educator ID and you’re in! Here are some highlights:
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Staples Canada: Their Teacher Membership Program gives you 10% off print services, 20% off classroom décor, and even perks like free color copies and co-working space access.
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Michaels: Offers 15% off in-store purchases for teachers with valid ID.
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Mountain Hardwear Employee Store (Richmond): WCCUSD employees can shop at discounted prices by showing their district ID.
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Clothing retailers like Banana Republic, J.Crew, LOFT, and some H&M and Forever 21 locations also offer in-store teacher discounts.
For broader access, programs like ChalkboardPlus and the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) unlock thousands of discounts across Canada, including local vendors.
Visit the provincial website: www.bcrmta.bc.ca to find out more.
Membership pre-requisites
Any person who holds a music teacher’s certificate or diploma from any school of Music recognized by the Provincial Council, or a University music degree with a major in the instrument or subject of instruction stated in the application. Any person who holds a music performer’s diploma or degree and who has a record of four years’ teaching of subjects recognized by the Board of Examiners. Any registered music teacher from another province in Canada. Members must be residents of British Columbia, be a least 18 years of age and pay official fees to the treasurer of BCRMTA.
