MTNA Code of Ethics
We, the members of Music Teachers National
Association, having dedicated ourselves to the advancement of
musical knowledge and education, recommend the following
principles of ethical practice as standards of professional
conduct.
Responsibilities to Our Students
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The relationship between teacher and student
shall be established, maintained and terminated in a
professional manner. The teacher shall respect the personal
integrity and privacy of students at all times.
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Members are responsible for encouraging,
guiding and developing the musical potential of each
student.
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Members shall encourage students to
participate in community music activities.
Responsibilities to Our Colleagues
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Members shall maintain a professional
attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to
colleagues in their profession.
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Members shall participate as fully as
possible in activities of Music Teachers National
Association.
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Members shall provide professional
assistance to one another when such assistance is requested.
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Members shall respect the rights of
colleagues when speaking of other teachers' work and/or
students and shall avoid conflict with the instruction of a
student's regular teacher when serving as an interim
instructor.
Responsibilities to Our Public
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Members shall maintain the highest standard
of moral conduct, professional conduct and personal
integrity.
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Members shall exhibit the highest standard
of expertise by maintaining their professional abilities in
their fields of teaching and performing.
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Members shall maintain and increase the
prestige of the art of teaching and shall promote the
teaching of music as a culturally enriching profession.
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When asked, members shall assist those
seeking guidance in selecting an independent teacher by
suggesting the names of two or more teachers in the
community. The final choice shall be made by the parent and
the student.
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Members shall refrain from making
exaggerated claims or misleading statements concerning their
teaching qualifications. Advertising copy shall be
dignified, strictly truthful and representative of the art
of music and its responsibility to the community.
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