2017 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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MTNA National Student Competitions |
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Music Teachers National Association is a nonprofit organization of nearly 22,000 independent and collegiate music teachers committed to furthering the art of music through teaching, performance, composition, and scholarly research. Founded in 1876, MTNA is the oldest professional music teachers' association in the United States.
MAIN OFFICE
1 West 4th Street, Suite 1500
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
UNITED STATES
lindastump@mtna.org
WEBSITE
http://www.mtna.org/
ELIGIBILITY
All entrants must be a U.S. citizen or must hold a U.S. visa or permanent residence (green card), which is valid throughout the competition year.
All entrants must study with a teacher who is (1) a member of MTNA or (2) has paid the Nonmember Teacher Fee of $150.
Elementary Division (ages 5-10)
Junior Division (ages 11-14)
Senior Division (ages 15-18)
Young Artists Division (ages 19-26)
Chamber Music (average age of ensemble must be 18-26)
All ages as of January 1, 2018
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice • Brass • Woodwinds • Chamber Music • Composition |
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Cash prizes | Individual prizes range from $100 to $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | September 13, 2017 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
The MTNA Student Competitions consist of three levels: State Competition, Division Competition and National Finals. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
The 2018 MTNA National Conference
Orlando, Florida
March 17-21, 2018 |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
www.mtna.org/programs/competitions/national-winners/
SOCIAL LINKS
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