2003-2004 MTNA Student Competitions

The MTNA Student Competitions consist of three levels: State Competition, Division Competition and National Finals.

PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS

The intent of the performance competitions sponsored by Music Teachers National Association is to encourage exceptionally talented young artists in the pursuit of musical excellence and to recognize outstanding achievement in the music teaching profession.

MTNA Junior Performance Competitions

Sponsored by:

Baldwin Piano Company, sponsor of the piano competition

Conn-Selmer, Inc., sponsor of the brass competition

The MTNA FOUNDATION, sponsor of the percussion, string and woodwind competitions

MTNA Senior Performance Competitions

Sponsored by:

Yamaha Corp. of America, Piano Division, sponsor of the piano competition

Yamaha Corp. of America, Band & Orchestral Division, sponsor of the percussion competition

The MTNA FOUNDATION, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions

MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions

Sponsored by:

Gibson Musical Instruments, sponsor of the guitar competition

Slingerland Drum Company, sponsor of the percussion competition

Steinway & Sons, sponsor of the piano competition

The MTNA FOUNDATION, sponsor of the brass, organ, string, voice and woodwind competitions

MTNA Chamber Music Performance Competition

Sponsored by:

Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund

COMPOSITION COMPETITIONS

The intent of the composition competition sponsored by Music Teachers National Association 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.

MTNA Student Composition Competitions

Sponsored by:

Warner Bros. Publications, Inc.

Music Teachers National Association 2003-2004 Student Competitions Guidelines

CONTACTS

MTNA Director of Competitions Linda Stump, NCTM 3510 Masters Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80907-7820 (719) 633-4820 Fax: (719) 633-2785 lindastump@adelphia.net

MTNA National Junior Performance Competitions Coordinator Diane Delk, NCTM 2425 Chantilly Ln. Conroe, TX 77384-3625 (936) 273-0376 didelk@earthlink.net

MTNA National Senior Performance Competitions Coordinator Adrienne Wiley, NCTM 4007 Washington Midland, MI 48642 Home: (989) 837-0903 Work: (989) 774-1965 Fax: (989) 774-3766 wiley1ae@cmich.edu

MTNA National Young Artist Performance Competitions Coordinator Michael King 301 E. 1st St. P.O. Box 7 Lancaster, TX 75146-0007 (972) 227-6300 Fax: (972) 227-6311 mikeking1@aol.com

MTNA National Chamber Music Competition Coordinator Stephen Brown, NCTM 704 Olive St. Murray, KY 42071-1945 Home: (270) 759-1389 Work: (270) 762-6333 Fax: (270) 762-3965 stephen.brown@murraystate.edu

MTNA National Student Composition Competitions Coordinator Roger Foltz, NCTM University of Nebraska at Omaha, Dept. of Music Omaha, NE 68182-0245 (402) 554-2474 Fax: (402) 554-2252 rfoltz@mail.unomaha.edu

General Guidelines for the 2003-2004 MTNA Student Competitions

The application guidelines and competitions rules have been simplified and streamlined for 2003-2004. Please read all information carefully and completely.

Application forms are no longer included in the American Music Teacher. Please refer to page 42 for information on how to apply and receive an application if desired.

Please note: The application deadline for all states is September 9, 2003. All mailed applications must be postmarked on or before that date. All online and faxed applications must be received by 12:00 midnight on September 9, 2003.

Specific details for each level are found as follows:

Junior Competitions: Page 43

Senior Competitions: Page 44

Young Artist Competitions: Page 45

Chamber Music Competition: Page 47

Composition Competitions: Page 48

Performance Competitions

Junior Performance

* Age: 11-14 as of December 1, 2003

* Competitions: Brass, Percussion, Piano, String and Woodwind

* Entry Fee: $70

Senior Performance

* Age: 15-18 as of December 1, 2003

* Competitions: Brass, Percussion, Piano, String, Voice and Woodwind

* Entry Fee: $100

Young Artist Performance

* Age: 19-26 as of December 1, 2003

* Competitions: Brass, Guitar, Organ, Percussion, Piano, String, Voice and Woodwind

* Entry Fee: $100

Chamber Music Performance

* Age: Average age of ensemble members must be 18-26 as of December 1, 2003

* Ensemble size: 3-6 players

* Ensemble instrumentation: any combination of brass, guitar, piano, string and wind instruments. Ensembles with piano only are not permitted.

* Entry Fee: $100

* The National Finals of the competitions are scheduled for March 27-31, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri. For a complete list of State and Division Competition dates and locations, consult the June/July 2003 issue of American Music Teacher or the MTNA website at www.mtna.org.

MTNA Member Teachers

* Current membership dues for MTNA and the affiliated state association for the state in which the student enters the competition must be paid on or before September 9, 2003.