Reports from the Branches are limited to 400 words. High resolution digital photos in .jpg or .png format and text in Microsoft Word format are preferred. Editor and ORMTA Provincial Council have full editorial authority. Please submit your report online using the "Submit Report" button.

This feature of Notes Magazine, published in the Fall issue, commemorates ORMTA members who have passed within the last year. A brief biography or a few words from the Branch (200 words max.) may be submitted. Links to obituaries or newspaper articles may also be included. One photo, the birth date and/or the date of passing are required. Please email the Notes editor with all information by October 1st.

Notes Magazine seeks to provide interesting articles for our readers. We are always looking for articles that highlight pedagogical concepts and current research. 

IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT A MANUSCRIPT FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

• Articles should range from 1,500 to 2,000 words in length. Photos, illustrations, and musical examples are encouraged. Permission must be obtained for any personal images and any musical examples currently under copyright. 

• Manuscripts can be submitted online in Microsoft Word format. Click "Submit Article" to access the submission form.

• Submissions will be acknowledged when received. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within one week of submission, please follow up with an email to the editor.

• All manuscripts will be considered for publication. Authors will be notified at the conclusion of the review process. 

• Manuscripts must be original material, free from plagiarism, and not currently under consideration by other magazines or previously published. There is no financial compensation offered for articles. 

• Citations and sources should be formatted using APA 7 (American Psychological Association, 7th Edition).

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If you are an organization that would like to reach a large group of music teaching professionals, we invite you to advertise in Notes. Please click here or contact Pamela Lewis for more information.

Materials submitted for review are subject to the availability of personnel to review the product. Reviews are subject to personal and professional opinions. Please email the Notes editor with your request.