There are new Nationally Certified Teachers of Music. See who they are.

MTNA has joined the Americans for the Arts Action Fund in its 50 States 50 Days initiative. Learn more.

Kris Chesky and the University of North Texas have received an award from the National Institutes of Occupation Safety and Health for work on hearing loss prevention. This award is, in large part, due tot he support of MTNA for the Health Promotion in Schools music project. Learn more.

Songfile, the online licensing service in which MTNA, MENC, the Music Publisher’s Association and the Harry Fox Agency have partnered, has now registered more than 60,000 users. Learn more.

Do Something and VH1 Save the Music have launched a new campaign, encouraging students nationwide to advocate for music education in their schools. Learn more.

From the Top, a showcase for America’s best young musicians selects, through award-winning NPR and PBS programs; online media; a national tour of live events and education programs, approximately 25 classical music students to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. Learn more.

MTNA has become aware of a scam directed toward music teachers. Learn more.

The New York Virtuoso Singers is holding a choral composition competition. Learn more.