About FCMTA

The Fort Collins Music Teachers Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization affiliated to the Music Teachers National Association and the Colorado State Music Teachers Association. We welcome all music teachers!

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Our Mission

FCMTA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of music education and promoting musical culture in our communities. We provides opportunities for development and growth to our members and their students, including:

  • Student recitals, competitions, assessments and festivals
  • National Certification program
  • Local, State and National conferences and professional meetings with guest speakers
  • Outreach activities in the Fort Collins area.
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FCMTA Board of Directors

Executive Board

President – Kara Weihrauch

Vice President – DeAnn Thompson

Treasurer – Vanessa Felhauer

Secretary – Mary Ann Ranney

Past President – Carrie Hansen

President Elect – Jesse Pierson

Member at Large – David Wohl

Member at Large (Website) – Elise Behunin

Event Chairs

Adult Recitals: Allison Pietras, allisonhudak@hotmail.com 

Fall Festival: Silvana Santinelli, silvanasantinelli@gmail.com 

All Levels Recitals: Jesse Pierson, jessepierson89@gmail.com 

Halloween Recitals: Carrie Hansen, Carrieandbruce2001@yahoo.com

Holiday Play-a-thon: Sonia Haxton Tressler, soniahaxton@gmail.com

STAD: Vanessa Felhauer, vanessa@created4r.com

Links and Resources

Music Teachers Associations

Local Music Stores

Online Sheet Music Stores and Archives

Music Apps

These organizations in the area support arts, outreach and arts education.

Please visit their web pages.