Note: This will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this year. Please watch for details in the Winter and Spring Iowa Music Teacher Magazines.
All events will be held in Grinnell, Iowa.
April 2–6, 2027
Join us for the next MTNA National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, April 2–6, 2027!
The MTNA National Conference is a place where inspiration, innovation, and tradition converge. Immerse yourself in transformative sessions, a vibrant exhibit hall, and world-class performances. Experience the thrill of MTNA National Competitions finals and the joy of connecting with a community that shares your passion.
Register here for the early-bird rate before December 15.
| 1982 | Iowa State University | Kenneth Drake |
| 1983 | Drake University | Lynn Freeman Olson |
| 1984 | University of Northern Iowa | Robert Shannon |
| 1985 | Drake University | Nelita True (Centennial Convention) |
| 1986 | Iowa State University | Weekley and Arganbright |
| 1987 | Central College | Maurice Hinson, Louise Bianchi |
| 1988 | Graceland College | David Kraehenbuehl, Joyce Grill |
| 1989 | Buena Vista College | Robert Shannon |
| 1989 | University of Iowa | Tony Caramia, Richard Slaven |
| 1990 | University of Northern Iowa | Yoheved Kaplinsky |
| 1991 | Grinnell College | Frank Wiens, Suzanne Guy |
| 1992 | Grandview College | Seymour Bemstein, Marvin Blickenstaff |
| 1993 | Morningside College | Nelita True, Amanda Vick Lethco |
| 1994 | Central College | Jane McGrath |
| 1995 | St. Ambrose/Augustana | Evelyn Bcancart, Sam Holland |
| 1996 | Wartburg College | Rot'sson, Marvin Blickenstaff |
| 1997 | Waldorf College | Sckepkin, Elvina Truman Pearce |
| 1998 | Iowa State University | Brian Ganz, Paul Wirth |
| 1999 | University of Iowa | Barbara Lister-Sink |
| 2000 | Luther College | Elyse Mach, Boulanger Drama, ISU |
| 2001 | Drake University | Phyllis Lehrer, Dr. Lorna Heyge |
| 2003 | Central College | Robert Vandall, Ingrid Clairfield-Jacobson |
| 2004 | Graceland College | Joyce Grill, Tony Caramia, RalphVotapek, Jane Fetterman & Nathan Smith (Ruo Duo) |
| 2005 | Wartburg College | Melody Bober, Jack Winerock |
| 2006 | University of Iowa | Helen Marlais, Reid Alexander |
| 2007 | Luther College | Jane Magrath, Frank Wiens |
| 2008 | University of Northern Iowa | William Westney, Mary Louise Wilson |
| 2009 | Morningside College | Andrew Russo, Gail Berenson |
| 2010 | Iowa State University | Brian Ganz, Dennis Alexander |
| 2011 | Waldorf College | Frederic Chiu, Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield |
| 2012 | Hotel at Kirkwood, Cedar Rapids | Logan Skelton, David Karp |
| 2013 | University of Iowa | Marina Lomazov, Jennifer Linn |
| 2014 | Drake University | Lori Sims, Marvin Blickenstaff |
| 2015 | St. Ambrose, Davenport | Eduardus Halim, Diane Hidy |
| 2016 | Clarke College | Ian Hobson, Bruce Berr |
| 2017 | Iowa State University | Magarita Schevchenko, Barbara Fast |
| 2018 | University of Iowa | Kevin Costley, Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi |
| 2019 | Graceland University | Frank Levy, Kevin Olson |
| 2020 | Canceled due to pandemic | |
| 2021 | Canceled due to pandemic | |
| 2022 | University of Northern Iowa | Peter Mack, Melody Bober |
| 2023 | Coe College | Christopher Goldston, Julie Knerr Hague, Daniel Shapiro |
| 2024 | Drake University | Dr. Johan Botes, Wynn-Anne Rossi, Dr. Peter Mack, Dr. Xiao Hu, Dr. William & Christina Whipple |
| 2025 | St. Ambrose University | Sean Chen, Catherine Rollins, Brian Shepherd, Eugenio Alfaro, Stephen Mulvahill, Marion Lee, Du Huang, Luke Tyler |
| YEAR | HOST | CONFERENCE ARTISTS/CLINICIANS |