Senate Resolution to Recognize the Contribution of Piano Teachers to the Music Education of Washington State.
On February 27, 2026, I was able to participate in the signing of Senate Resolution 8698, honoring the role of piano teachers, brought to the Senate floor by Senator Conway of Tacoma. I was filled with gratitude to meet the Senator and to hear from the other legislators about the benefits of their own piano lessons and those of their families! Here are some photos to enjoy!
Your teacher here with the senator and WSMTA officials at the Capitol!
It has been a successful legislative session for the arts and music education community. All legislators, regardless of their party affiliation, supported the efforts to exempt art and music education, even if they might have voted against the Millionaire Tax bill. (There were also bipartisan contingency plans from both the House (HB 2257) and Senate (SB 6351) to save the arts and music education should the Millionaire Tax bill fail.) Legislative staff also kept eyes out for us. (There are quite a few singers among the legislative staff!)
The full Resolution will be posted here soon!
This is Senator Conway. His mother was a piano teacher for over 50 years, and his son is also. He has fond memories of listening to hours of music lessons during his childhood.