FAQs

The 2027 MTNA National Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102.

Visit the Hotel Reservations tab at the top of this page to book online or call the hotel. Booking in the MTNA block offers you the most convenience at the lowest rate!

No, there are no virtual sessions offered at the MTNA National Conference.

Online registration and downloadable PDFs can be found by clicking the Registration tab above.

No, it does not. See below for information about Pedagogy Friday.

If you registered online, you may sign in to your account and add the item if it is before the online registration deadline. You may also call the MTNA office at (513) 421-1420.

The only events open to the public are competitions, winners concerts, and the Exhibit Hall. Individuals must be registered for the conference to attend a session.

No. Attendees who want to attend the Pedagogy Friday pre-conference workshops must register for a minimum of one day of the conference AND pay the additional fee for Pedagogy Friday.

Registered Pedagogy Friday attendees may attend any session within any track without an additional charge. You do not need to inform MTNA which tracks/sessions you’re attending.

Refund requests must be submitted no later than February 18, 2027, using the online request form. A $125 processing fee will be assessed for all refunds. Collegiate registration cancellations will be assessed a $25 processing fee. Refunds will be issued after the event.

No, you will pick up your registration materials when you check in at the Conference registration desk in the hotel.

During conference registration hours you may come to the Conference registration desk in the hotel. Signs will direct you to the registration area, where you can pick up your packet of registration materials.

Thursday, April 1, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 2, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 3, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 4, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monday, April 5, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 6, 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Note: Hours are subject to change.

After you pick up your conference registration materials, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the program book; it contains many things you will need throughout the conference such as maps, daily schedule, presenter bios, exhibitors, and more.

The Conference Daily News, emailed to you each morning, will keep you updated with schedule changes, important news, and special events happening each day.

And don’t miss the First-Time Attendee Breakfast ... location and details coming soon!

Every morning, check your inbox for the Conference Daily News to announce any schedule changes or breaking information. There will also be a QR code at Registration to access that day’s Daily News.

You can find the full conference schedule online, on our Whova event app, in the Program Book, and in the December/January and February/March issues of American Music Teacher.

Yes. See the Exhibitor tab for details.

Scootaround at (888) 441-7575 does offer wheelchair and scooter rental in the St. Louis area.

St. Louis Lambert International Airport is the primary hub, located approx. 14 miles northwest of the conference hotel.

The St. Louis Gateway Transportation Station offers Amtrak, light rail, and bus services.

MetroLink is the greater St. Louis light rail system.

Ground transportation options, including rideshares and taxis, can be found on the St. Louis Airport website.

The conference hotel does not offer shuttle service.

The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch offers both valet and self-parking. There is also the Kiener East Garage two blocks away.

If you register online, you will automatically get a receipt upon completion. If you register over the phone or by mail, we will email you a receipt when we process your registration.