Volunteering

ORMTA's Board of Directors is managed by volunteer ORMTA members. The Board consists of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Registrar, Treasurer, Communications Coordinator, Directors, and sometimes a Past Chair. Directors remain on the Board for a 2-year term (with the option of continuing for a 2nd, 2-year term), or longer should they become a the Chair or Vice-Chair.

Virtual meetings are held in the Fall, Winter and Spring with the in-person Annual General Meeting held in the Summer months

New ORMTA By-Laws were passed at the 2026 AGM and the Board is working towards implementing a new nominations process for members who wish to join the Board of Directors. Information will be posted here when it becomes available.

Programs

Below are the initiatives and events that ORMTA organizes. Select a program below to learn more.

  • ORMTA’s Annual General Meeting, Performance Competitions, and Awards Presentations held in the summer months.

    Board members may volunteer at the Competitions as needed and will also attend a Board meeting before the AGM.

  • ORMTA By-Laws are reviewed every 3 years, with legal advice when needed. They are compliant with ONCA (The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act) and the Canada Revenue Agency.

    Board members may chair or join a By-Laws committee to undertake this review process.

    The current By-Laws can be found in the Member Documents.

  • Canada Music Week celebrates music by Canadian composers during the 3rd week of November each year. Branches may hold CMW events and submit a report to ORMTA, which is then also forwarded to the CFMTA for publication.

    Board members contribute to this initiative by offering ideas on resources for members as well as links to share on ORMTA’s social media channels.

  • Provincial Performance Competitions are held each year during In Sync. Board members contribute by: 

    • Reviewing and approving suggested changes to the rules 

    • Making adjudicator recommendations

    • Providing venue recommendations

    • Reviewing and approving contracts for adjudicators, venues, etc.

    • Verifying the repertoire on entry forms

    • Proofreading the rules and program

    • Volunteering at the event where needed

  • This initiative is a portfolio held by one board member. This board member will:

    • Plan and deliver initiatives that entice prospective members to apply for membership

    • Find and maintain liaisons with other similar organizations such as OMEA, NATS, Music Mondays, etc.

    • Be responsible for reciprocal advertising with affiliate organizations of workshops, events, etc.

    • Add posts and questions on ORMTA social media pages for membership questions and concerns

    • Plan ways to recognize milestone years of membership

  • The ORMTA Music Writing Competition is held in the spring each year. Board members are responsible for:

    • Reviewing and approving suggestions to the rules, entry fees, and adjudicator fees

    • Making recommendations for adjudicators and approving the contract

  • The OCTA and Pedagogy Awards are presented during In Sync each summer. The Board of Directors will:

    • Review and approve any changes to the eligibility for receiving these awards

    • Proofread submitted biographies

    • One or two board members will MC the awards presentation

  • ORMTA offers professional development resources such as our Clinician’s List, Fresh Beats e-Newsletter, and Teaching Resources webpage. Board members:

    • Review and approve additions to the Clinician’s List

    • Provide information on resources for the Fresh Beats e-Newsletter

    • Provide links for the Teaching Resources webpage

    • Discuss ideas for other Professional Development initiatives

  • The Young Artist Tour is held every other year following the ORMTA Young Artist Competition. Board members may provide suggestions for the tour and proofread the tour programs.