The downtown Houston Hyatt Regency on Louisiana Street is the official Conference site. We expect our block to sell out, so don't delay! Conference attendees will enjoy the special rates of $161.15 per night plus tax before the group rate cut-off of May 25, 2026. After this date, reservations will be on a space- and rate-available basis.
PARKING:
Valet parking only is available at the Houston Hyatt Regency. Rates are $30 for 0-3 hours, $35 for 3-10 hours, and $50 for 10-24 hours for those not staying at the Hyatt.
Valet parking is $20 per night with in and out privileges for Hyatt overnight guests.
Pakring prices are subject to change.
Please allow ample time for valet parking, especially for car retrival after Ensemble Concerts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The 2026 Conference has been moved up one day from our usual pattern because of the FIFA World Cup in downtown Houston. Our events will be held at the downtown Houston Hyatt Regency from Wednesday, June 10 through Saturday, June 13.
Performance Contest - June 10-11
Exhibits Open - June 11-13 (move-in 10th and out 13th)
Sessions - June 11-13
Ensembles - June 11-13
All-Star Festival - June 11-13
June Leondar Contest - June 12 (with possible overflow to other days if needed)
NEW IN 2026: CELEBRATION GALA
To be held Friday evening after the Guest Artist Recital
Tickets are $50 per person and include heavy Hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket and will be sold until May 26 via the conference registration form. No tickets will be available onsite.
Presentations at the gala will include Teaching Achievement, Texas Distinguished Teacher, Texas Teaching Fellow, Best of State, and Lifetime Service Awards, Introduction of MTNA Foundation Fellow and 50-Year Members, and the Pinning of Newly Certified Teachers
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
How do I register?
There are two ways to register:
Online at www.tmta.org before May 26 using the “Conference Registration” form under the Conference tab
On-site at the Houston Hyatt Regency during the Conference
Those who pre-register will find their badges at the registration desk in the lower level Marketplace at the downtown Houston Hyatt Regency. Ensemble and Performance Contest participants and guests should arrive early enough to get their badges, which are required for entry into all events and rehearsals.
Those that do not pre-register can do so on-site for higher prices at the Houston Hyatt Regency during the Conference. We will accept checks and credit cards ONLY. No cash.
Who should register?
Everyone attending the Conference must register. This includes anyone attending ensemble concerts, performance contests, dress rehearsals, guest artist recitals, etc. The only events NOT requiring a badge are the Jo Ann Dunn Fargason Memorial Concert on Thursday and the Senior Awards Reception on Saturday.
Participating students need not register separately for the conference. Their event registration doubles as their conference registration.
Parents and guests must register to attend any event in which their child is participating.
All music teachers must pay the Teacher Registration Fee regardless of membership status. Teachers failing to do so will be charged the additional registration fee.
Senior guests and non-participating students 6+ - $10 pre-registration/$15 on-site
Children under 6 - $0
Registration is non-refundable.
By registering for and/or attending the conference, you are agreeing to this statement: I hereby assign and grant to Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA), as well as their authorized representatives, the right and permission to use and publish any digital files made of me or my child at any TMTA activities, and I hereby release TMTA, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated withthe activity from any and all liability from such use and publication.
By registering for and/or attending the conference, you are agreeing to this statement: The registrant/attendee grants TMTA indemnity from any prosecution or legal responsibility for any illness perceived to have been contracted at this event.
