Active Membership is open to all individuals who are professionally engaged in any field of music activity and who are also members of an affiliated (state) association.

Active Members age 70 and older receive a 25% discount on national dues. Some states and locals also offer a senior discount.

Note, upon graduation from college an MTNA student member may receive a 50% discount on MTNA dues when changing their collegiate membership from student to active. Each student must write or call MTNA to apply for this discount.

Patron membership is open to all individuals who wish to support the programs of the association. They may not vote, hold office or enter students in MTNA competitions.

Corporate membership is open to businesses or corporations who have an interest in furthering the mission of MTNA and offers benefits and recognition. Corporate members shall not have the right to vote or hold office.

Institutional membership is open to academic establishments and offers benefits and affiliation to MTNA.

International membership is open to nationals of other countries and US citizens residing in countries outside the US and its territories. They do not have the right to vote, hold office or enter students in MTNA.

MTNA offers a retired membership status upon request to members who are 65 years or older and have held continuous membership for 20 years. Retired members may not hold elected office at the division or national levels and cannot enter students in MTNA competitions. State and local affiliates may have similar restrictions.