Early in 1977 David England and Marilynn Berry Farrow of England Piano and Organ Company of Lawrenceville recognized a need to organize music teaching efforts in the Gwinnett County area. Marilynn met frequently with Trellis Arnold, already a member of a chapter affiliated with the Georgia Music Teachers Association, and a core group of interested teachers to lay the ground work.<\/p>\n
As the only piano and organ store in Gwinnett County at that time, England Piano and Organ Company was used as “central office” for organizing membership and as a meeting facility. By the fall of 1977, the Gwinnett County Music Teachers Association had approximately twenty members, a charter, a Junior Music Club, and full participation in all the metro Atlanta and statewide functions.<\/p>\n
Through the years, members of GCMTA have served in a variety of leadership positions in the state association, including past GMTA presidents: Julie Kirksey, Susan Andrews, and Cathy Thacker. Not only are GCMTA members outstanding leaders, they are committed to a high standard of excellence in teaching. That standard was recognized in 2004 when long- standing member Jean Mann was named as Teacher of the Year for the Georgia Music Teachers Association.<\/p>\n
Membership in the GCMTA is selected upon joining MTNA<\/a>. A part of your dues will go towards state and county association memberships.<\/p>\n Marilynn B. Farrow: 1977 – 1979<\/span><\/p>\n Judy Spears: 1979 – 1981<\/span><\/p>\n Jean Mann: 1981 – 1983<\/span><\/p>\n Julie Kirksey: 1983 – 1985<\/span><\/p>\n Susan Andrews: 1985 – 1987<\/span><\/p>\n Nancy Dunn: 1987 – 1989<\/span><\/p>\n Brenda Wheeler: 1989 – 1991<\/span><\/p>\n Charlotte Wood: 1991 – 1993<\/span><\/p>\n Kathy Cardwell: 1993 – 1995<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Parsons: 1995 – 1997<\/span><\/p>\n Julie Kirksey: 1997 – 1999<\/span><\/p>\n Linda Crumpton: 1999 – 2001<\/span><\/p>\n Debbie Murphy: 2001 – 2003<\/span><\/p>\n Judy Harper: 2003 – 2005<\/span><\/p>\n Yumi Patterson: 2005 – 2007<\/span><\/p>\n Lois Simon: 2007 – 2009<\/span><\/p>\n Janet Will: 2009 – 2011<\/span><\/p>\n Cathy Thacker: 2011 – 2013<\/span><\/p>\n Deb Hughes: 2013 – 2015<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Ann McTier: 2015 – 2017<\/p>\n Eva Bone: 2017 – 2019<\/p>\n Pam Asberry: 2019 – 2021<\/p>\n Cathy Thacker: 2021 – 2023<\/p>\n Gloria Park: 2023 – 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our History Early in 1977 David England and Marilynn Berry Farrow of England Piano and Organ Company of Lawrenceville recognized a need to organize music teaching efforts in the Gwinnett County area. Marilynn met frequently with Trellis Arnold, already a member of a chapter affiliated with the Georgia Music Teachers Association, and a core group … Continue reading About<\/span> Past Presidents<\/h2>\n