Membership in the American Matthay Association

Tobias Matthay opened his School of Pianoforte Playing in London in 1905. The Matthay School soon became internationally famous and attracted students from throughout the world. In 1925 the American Matthay Association was founded to preserve and promote Matthay's teaching principles in the United States.

During Matthay's lifetime, members of the Association were selected by Matthay himself. Since his death in 1945, membership has included not only those who studied directly with him, but distinguished pianists and teachers who have studied extensively with one or more members of the Association, and accomplished pianists and teachers with a demonstrated interest in Matthay's principles.

The Association offers several categories of membership. (Click on a category for the current roster and member biographies.)

Membership Categories

Active Membership — $50 annually

Active Membership includes voting privileges. Active Members are those who have been proposed by an Active Member and/or those who have studied with a Matthay teacher and have been approved by both the Board of Governors and the membership at an annual meeting.

Associate Membership — $45 annually

Associate Membership is open to all those who wish to support the work of the Association. Although Associate Members do not have voting privileges, they receive the Matthay News, all Association mailings, and may attend the annual Matthay Festival at a discounted registration fee. Those interested in Associate Membership are encouraged to contact the Treasurer.

Student Membership — $20 annually

Student Membership is available to qualified students interested in the teaching principles of Tobias Matthay.

General Information

All categories of membership are subject to approval by the Board of Governors. A subscription to the Matthay News is included with all forms of membership, and membership must be renewed annually by remittance of dues to the Treasurer. Billing is made each fall.

The Matthay News is published twice yearly: Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer.

Please notify the Editor of any change of address. Articles, news items, and other material are always welcomed for possible publication.

Officers

Board of Directors

Standing Committees

Membership Committee

Festival Committee

Clara Wells Committee

Bylaws Committee

Publications and Media Committee