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   <item id="177162-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.aosa.org/</url>
      <title>American Orff-Schulwerk Association</title>
      <desc>Professional organization of music and dance teachers, dedicated to the teaching approach of Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman.</desc>
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   <item id="177170-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.connecti.com/~mariachi/ame~1.htm</url>
      <title>Association of Mariachi Educators</title>
      <desc>It  was chartered by the State of Texas in April 1997 as a non-profit  group and its mission is to promote and support mariachi music in the educational system.</desc>
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   <item id="177144-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://anats.org.au/</url>
      <title>Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing</title>
      <desc>It is a non-profit association promoting the professional interests of australian singing teachers and voice scientists.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177184-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.bcrmta.bc.ca/</url>
      <title>B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>Non-profit organization committed to music through programs that support teaching and performance.   Site  helps students to find professional music instruction in British Columbia.</desc>
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   <item id="177164-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~cmea/</url>
      <title>Canadian Music Educators Association</title>
      <desc>Its aim is to encourage and guide the development and delivery of quality music education programs within a balanced curriculum, and, to encourage the confident and competent teaching of music through the awakening and nurturing of the creative spirit within every person.</desc>
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   <item id="177182-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.camta.org/</url>
      <title>Chicago Area Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>Open to Chicago area piano teachers and other musical instrument instructors. Referral directory, membership information and schedule of activities online.</desc>
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   <item id="177156-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://emta.virtualave.net/</url>
      <title>Edmonds Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>It is a non-profit organization of private music teachers committed to the advancement of musical knowledge and education.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177166-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.afn.org/~gmta/</url>
      <title>Gainesville Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>It provides professional growth and networking opportunities for teachers, music majors, and other musicians. Founded in 1950, it is comprised of professional musicians involved in instruction, composition, performance, and scholarly research.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177154-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.instructorsalliance.com/</url>
      <title>Instructors Alliance, Inc</title>
      <desc>Featuring a teachers' online community and registry for private lessons in music, and art.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177186-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.iaje.org/</url>
      <title>International Association of Jazz Educators</title>
      <desc>Promotes jazz and its heritage, provides leadership to educators regarding curricula and performance, assists teachers and practitioners with information and resources, and organizes clinics, festivals and symposia.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177192-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://fp.uni.edu/imta/</url>
      <title>Iowa Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>Site offers membership information, and event schedule.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="36246-1021409434" type="url">
      <url>http://www.mobilemta.org/</url>
      <title>Mobile Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>[Alabama] Listing of teachers in the Mobile area and information about events that are hosted by the MMTA including event pictures and listing of winners.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177188-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.wiu.edu/users/mimusba/meiea/</url>
      <title>Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association</title>
      <desc>Its goal is to provide a marketplace for ideas, strategies, and original concepts in education to meet the professional challenges for the music industry of the 21st century.</desc>
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   <item id="177158-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.menc.org/</url>
      <title>Music Educators National Conference</title>
      <desc>Seventy thousand music educators working for the education of America's children.</desc>
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   <item id="177148-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.mtna.org/</url>
      <title>Music Teachers National Association</title>
      <desc>It  is a nonprofit organization of 24,000 independent and collegiate music teachers committed to furthering the art of music through programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and scholarly research.</desc>
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   <item id="177142-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.channel1.com/nepta/</url>
      <title>New England Piano Teachers' Association</title>
      <desc>A professional organization dedicated to the highest standards of music education offering members and their students opportunities for growth, stimulation, and a community of friendship and support.</desc>
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   <item id="177180-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.ormtatoronto.org/</url>
      <title>Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association</title>
      <desc>Site of the Central Toronto Branch:  information about activities and an online directory of teachers in the Toronto area.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177174-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.orangecmeany.org/</url>
      <title>Orange County Music Educators' Association</title>
      <desc>[New York State] Information about their teachers and activities.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177176-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.ppmta.com/</url>
      <title>Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>[Colorado] Site provides information on activities, events, and membership.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177152-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.puk.ac.za/musdocs/sasmt/</url>
      <title>South African Society of Music Teachers</title>
      <desc>It is the oldest professional music society in South Africa. Since  its inception in 1922, it has grown to a body representing more than 1,000 music educators at universities,  colleges, schools, music centres, and in private practice.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177160-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.sjcda.com/</url>
      <title>South Jersey Choral Directors' Association</title>
      <desc>Non-profit volunteer organization of music educators who sponsor festivals and activities in the Southern New Jersey Region on behalf of students and music educators.</desc>
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   <item id="177190-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.bondpiano.com/swimtahome.html</url>
      <title>Southwest Iowa Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>Site includes member listing, membership information, and calendar of events.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177178-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.scmea.org/</url>
      <title>Suffolk County Music Educators' Association</title>
      <desc>[Long Island -NY] Its purpose is to provide educational experiences for students and our local communities. We    provide professional growth for our members and serve as an advisory board to local school systems.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177168-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.Leschetizky.org/</url>
      <title>The Leschetizky Association of America</title>
      <desc>Founded in 1942 by pupils of Theodore Leschetizky, it is devoted to promoting his teaching principles through concerts, competitions, an extensive library of his compositions and an annual bulletin.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177150-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.nats.org/</url>
      <title>The National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc.</title>
      <desc>Dedicated to encouraging the highest standards of singing through excellence in teaching and the promotion of vocal education and research.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177172-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.angelfire.com/bc/npmta/index.html</url>
      <title>The National Professional Music Teachers Association</title>
      <desc>It is an association of music teachers in Canada whose qualifications meet a high professional standard. Our teachers hold a degree or diploma from a recognized University or Conservatory of Music and have shown successful teaching experience.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="177146-1006096625" type="url">
      <url>http://www.wmea.com/</url>
      <title>Wisconsin Music Educators Association</title>
      <desc>It improves the quality of music education for the youth of Wisconsin by representing the shared interests and needs of music educators and fostering their professional growth.</desc>
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