Requirements for membership
Institutional members
- Members working for institutions join as institutional members.
Membership fee: R220 per annum per member: R220 Plus a 10% surcharge for late payment after the deadline (to be notified by Head Office)
Professional membership
(Formal qualification or equivalent successful music teaching experience)
- 3-year diploma or licentiate or degree in music teaching and/or
- at least 3 years music teaching experience and/or
- position as music teacher at an Institutional Centre.
Membership fee: R300 per annum per member with a 10% surcharge for late payment after the deadline (to be notified by head Office)
Supporting membership
- Interested in SASMT activities but not necessarily a teacher
Independent members
- Same requirements as professional members in the absence of a centre nearby.
Student membership
- Registered music students.
Dual membership
- Members of Institutional Centres may also apply for Ordinary Centre membership.
Application Forms
- Professional, Independent, Student and Supporting membership
- Institutional membership
Recommended Tuition Fees
The recommended minimum music tuition fee for professional music teachers is currently R340 per hour. This also applies to accompaniment.
For group tuition it is R290-R360 per hour for groups up to 24 or R150 per hour per pupil with a maximum of 5 and minimum of 3 pupils.
Student teachers may charge R200 per hour.
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