It is a non-profit, tax exempt body, created by a group of local music people. MAT also exists to provide group services which might not be otherwise available to individuals, such as professional training and educational seminars, credit union affiliation, legal consultation, special interests support groups and member discounts on merchandise and services. In fact, the people who hire musicians can join MAT as associate members. MAT is NOT a political group, a lobbying group, or a union or guild. MAT is a volunteer organization.
Volunteers serve at their own expense and donate hundreds of hours of service.