2021 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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MTNA National Competitions |
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence.
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Cincinnati, OH 45202
UNITED STATES
888-512-5278
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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. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application to avoid the $150 nonmember fee.
*All ages as of January 1, 2022
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano •
Strings •
Woodwind •
Brass •
Composition •
Chamber Music
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Due to the pandemic, is this competition:
✔ Scheduled?
✔ Accepting applications?
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | Less than $10,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | N/A |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | Ranges from $50 to $120 |
| Application deadline | September 15, 2021 |
| Application notes | The MTNA-Stecher & Horowitz Two Piano Competition application deadline is January 3, 2022. |
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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)
March 26-30, 2022: The 2022 MTNA National Conference, Minneapolis, MN |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✖ | Finals streamed |
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