EVENTS
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Programs and Workshops
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Master Classes
Meetings are usually on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 am.
See CALENDAR for specific dates and agendas. All members are welcome to attend. Bring a friend who might like to join us!
PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS
2026 Workshops
Location: TBA
Workshops/programs generally follow immediately after district business meetings. See CALENDAR dates, times and locations.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE TEACHERS BENEFIT CONCERT
Sunday February 1, 2025
2:00 PM
Newport Performing Arts Center
777 W. Olive Street
Newport, OR 97365
February Concert Theme
The Joy of Music!
Once a year, local teachers perform in a benefit concert to fund the Suzanne Brown Student Aid Fund. Admission is by donation.
OMTA DISTRICT ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
November 16, 2025
2:00 PM
Deadline: November 9
Chairman: Rita Warton
227 NE 12th Street
Newport, OR 97365
RIBBON FESTIVAL
Saturday TBA, 2026
Time: TBA
Chairman: Rita Warton
227 NE 12th Street
Newport, OR 97365
2026 Ribbon Festival Theme
TBA
Students create artwork, t-shirt designs, and original compositions!
Students may earn ribbons for the following categories:
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Solo - on any instrument, memorized or with music.
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Original Compositions - these must be notated by the student. They will perform and receive feedback from (TBA).
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Ensembles - You may notice not only playing with peers or their teacher, but some will perform with their mom or dad!
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2026 Musical Activity - TBA
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Musical Art - all sorts of creativity is encouraged. Be sure to view the display of students' visual art with a musical theme in the lobby.
OMTA SYLLABUS
TBA, 2026
Deadline: TBA
Chairman: TBA
"Syllabus is a music curriculum that covers technique, music theory, sight reading, rhythm reading, and repertoire. The ten levels of Syllabus are graduated in difficulty and challenge students to achieve musical goals. After completion of a level, students can opt to be assessed by a master teacher who provides a helpful critique."