In 1932 a group of music teachers came together to form the British Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ Association (BCRMTA). Three years later, A national organization, the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers Associations (CFMTA), was founded in Vancouver, BC.

In 1985 a group of ten music teachers in the Tri City area wanted to promote continued learning for teachers and quality private music lessons for students, so the Coquitlam-Maple Ridge branch of the BCRMTA was formed. The Coquitlam-Maple Ridge branch is now one of twenty-one branches of the BCRMTA. Since its inception in 1985, it has grown to approximately 70 members, offering a wide variety of music education.

To become a member, a high level of training is required; teachers must have completed a degree of diploma program in music.

PURPOSE

To promote and support high standards of private music education.

To provide learning opportunities for teachers and students.

To provide leadership in music education.