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MTNA Competitions

Performance Competitions

The purposes of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions are to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. The state competitions are considered the primary educational level with the division and national levels showcasing outstanding performance and honoring significant pedagogical achievement.

The MTNA Student Competitions consist of three levels: State Competition, Division Competition and National Finals. Rules, regulations, and repertoire requirements can be found in the April/May issue of American Music Teacher, or on the MTNA web page - www.mtna.org.   Applications may also be found online, or by contacting MTNA directly at 441 Vine St., Ste. 505, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2811. Phone: (513) 421-1420 or (888) 512-5278.  State-level competitions take place October 8-9 at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. Deadline for submitting all applications is September 13, 2011. Registration must be submitted online at www.mtna.org. Entry forms via fax and U.S. mail will not be accepted.

Areas of performance competition are:

MTNA Junior Performance Competitions
MTNA Senior Performance Competitions
MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions
MTNA Chamber Music Performance Competition

Composition Competitions

The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association composition competition is to encourage creativity and self-expression in student musicians through the art of composing and to recognize their achievements, as well as the significant work of their teachers.