AMTL History

The AMTL, founded in 1925, is an organization comprised of music professionals as well as the interested, general public. Among its earlier patrons were inventor Thomas Edison and conductor, Dimitri Mitropoulis.

The organizations', full-member, professional musicians and instructors maintain private studios and/or are faculty of the major conservatories and universities, or other music programs in the tri-state area for the most part. However, some individuals are located in widely divergent parts of the country. Also associate membership is open to interested organizations, businesses, or individuals who wish to demonstrate their good-will and support of our educational and philanthropic activities.

One of our founders' aims is to provide student performers with incentives for continued musical growth. Annually, the organization sponsors the following concerts of student performers selected by competitive audition except as noted: the Winter Musicales at Queens College (no audition but instructors should only submit students who are well prepared), the Mid-Season Musicales at CAMI Hall and Young Musicians Concert at Weill Recital Hall. Another popular event is the Scholarship Awards Auditions that the AMTL sponsors and conducts each year for student performers in various age categories and instruments categories.

Every year there are significant financial awards available for various instruments and voice in varied age. A benefit to members submitting student performer applications is a generously discounted application fee per applicant.

An annual brochure/directory is published listing member and associate member addresses, telephone numbers and area(s) of expertise; scholarship award winners; plus past and future activities of the AMTL. Monthly newsletters include valuable information and provide a place to announce other music events, as well. The web address is: www.amtl.org.

Other AMTL philanthropic activities include a scholarship the AMTL established in its name at a college music department awarded to music majors chosen by faculty committee. Also, the AMTL contributes support to scholarship funds of other non-profit organizations.

There are 8 general, public meetings per year on the first Thursday morning of the month at Steinway Hall. Outstanding individuals in the profession conduct workshops, give performances, lectures, and demonstrations, and hold discussions at these meetings that are invaluable opportunities for professional growth.

From time to time, special music festivals that feature other world-renowned pedagogues, performers, and lecturers are conducted by the AMTL at major colleges and conservatories and other music facilities in New York City.

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