LMTA programs include:
MONTHLY MEETINGS: The membership meets each month from September through May, except December. An educational component is planned for each meeting.
SPECIAL TEACHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS: LMTA regularly sponsors teacher education workshops offering continuing educational credits for national certification.
STUDENT AND SERVICE RECITALS: Students are given a variety of opportunities to perform throughout the year. Service recitals are held frequently in hospitals, nursing homes and other community organizations. LMTA student recitals are sponsored twice a year in a location where an LMTA owned grand piano is housed. Periodically, teachers and students join together and play in the mall or other high traffic area.
SCHOOL RECITALS: LMTA members and/or their music students prepare special educational programs to perform in local area schools.
FESTIVALS: LMTA hosts the Lincoln District Festival each year in May. Students play memorized pieces for a rating and also take a theory test. Medals are awarded for a Superior (I) performance and a special theory certificate for an excellent grade. All students receive a certificate of attendance. Students with Excellent (II) or above ratings and a passing theory score may advance to the State Festival.
THEORY FUN FAIR: Every few years, LMTA presents a student program, such as the "Theory Fun Fair" where students enjoy playing musical games and winning prizes.
EXTRAVAGANZA: Every few years over 400 students and their teachers come together to present a "Monster Concert".
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Students form chamber groups and prepare a piece(s) to play for constructive remarks by a coach. Selected groups perform on a recital and/or in a special event.
LMTA MUSIC OUTREACH: Financially needy or at risk students who are identified by a person in authority, such as their school music teacher, principal, guidance counselor or LMTA music teacher have the opportunity to take music lessons from LMTA teachers at reduced rates. A piano or instrument will be provided if needed. These students would not otherwise have the opportunity to take music lessons.
