2024-2025 Audition Dates & Events
2024:
Sept 2: MMTA District Deadline ($35 District Registration)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBl1ckOwpkO0nNq9dJ2PHUghuRsyNwihfb3tmvDN9Yrenzcw/viewform
Sept 11: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Competitions_Guidelines
Sept 21: MMTA District Auditions, MU
Sept 23: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline ($25)
Oct 5: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (In-person), MU Whitmore Recital Hall
Oct 10: MMTA State Deadline ($40 State Registration)
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 6-10: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions at the University of Missouri in Columbia (MU)
Nov 23: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions in Columbia (Sinquefield Music Center) and in Jefferson City
2025:
Jan 15: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals application deadline ($20 per event / $15 Theory)
Mar 1: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline ($30)
Feb 28, Mar 1, 3: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival auditions in Columbia
March 8: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival auditions in Jefferson City
March 8: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival auditions in Columbia (Concerto)
Mar 9: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Auditions (*Repertoire pre-1820)
Apr 1: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline for intention form. ($20)
Apr 14: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) Google application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
mid-May: The Piano Guild auditions (in Columbia, and in Jefferson City)
Sept 2: MMTA District Deadline ($35 District Registration)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBl1ckOwpkO0nNq9dJ2PHUghuRsyNwihfb3tmvDN9Yrenzcw/viewform
Sept 11: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Competitions_Guidelines
Sept 21: MMTA District Auditions, MU
Sept 23: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline ($25)
Oct 5: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (In-person), MU Whitmore Recital Hall
Oct 10: MMTA State Deadline ($40 State Registration)
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 6-10: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions at the University of Missouri in Columbia (MU)
Nov 23: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions in Columbia (Sinquefield Music Center) and in Jefferson City
2025:
Jan 15: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals application deadline ($20 per event / $15 Theory)
Mar 1: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline ($30)
Feb 28, Mar 1, 3: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival auditions in Columbia
March 8: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival auditions in Jefferson City
March 8: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival auditions in Columbia (Concerto)
Mar 9: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Auditions (*Repertoire pre-1820)
Apr 1: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline for intention form. ($20)
Apr 14: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) Google application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
mid-May: The Piano Guild auditions (in Columbia, and in Jefferson City)
Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Auditions
September 21, 2024 (Sat) and November 10, 2024, at the MU School of Music in Columbia
Upcoming MMTA and MTNA Competitions:
A. Deadlines:
MTNA Deadline for Performance Competitions is Wednesday, September 11 at 3pm EST, please go to mtna.org to apply. New this year, Brass and Voice Senior and Young Artist Competitions will hold their preliminary rounds by video round only (along with Chamber Music). Piano and other instrumental categories will continue to hold in-person auditions at the state level.
MMTA Pre-Collegiate Competition - Applications will open in late August. The deadline has not yet been set for Pre-Collegiate Applications according to the missourimta.org website. *UPDATE: DISTRICT DEADLINE IS SEPT 2 (MON). I am assuming that for those passing District Auditions to State, the deadline for applying for State Competitions will be October 9, 2024 - the same as posted for collegiate competitions.
MMTA Collegiate Competition - Application deadline has been given as October 9. 2024 on the missourimta.org website.
B. Auditions:
MMTA District IV Auditions - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at MU School of Music FAB
MTNA and MMTA Missouri State Competitions - November 7-10 at the MU School of Music (SMC and FAB)
As always, HUGE thanks to Nancy Dreier, who will be scheduling the District auditions.
A. Deadlines:
MTNA Deadline for Performance Competitions is Wednesday, September 11 at 3pm EST, please go to mtna.org to apply. New this year, Brass and Voice Senior and Young Artist Competitions will hold their preliminary rounds by video round only (along with Chamber Music). Piano and other instrumental categories will continue to hold in-person auditions at the state level.
MMTA Pre-Collegiate Competition - Applications will open in late August. The deadline has not yet been set for Pre-Collegiate Applications according to the missourimta.org website. *UPDATE: DISTRICT DEADLINE IS SEPT 2 (MON). I am assuming that for those passing District Auditions to State, the deadline for applying for State Competitions will be October 9, 2024 - the same as posted for collegiate competitions.
MMTA Collegiate Competition - Application deadline has been given as October 9. 2024 on the missourimta.org website.
B. Auditions:
MMTA District IV Auditions - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at MU School of Music FAB
MTNA and MMTA Missouri State Competitions - November 7-10 at the MU School of Music (SMC and FAB)
As always, HUGE thanks to Nancy Dreier, who will be scheduling the District auditions.
The Piano Showcase Auditions, presented by the MOSY League
October 5, 2024 (Sat) 9am-5pm, at the Whitmore Recital Hall in the MU School of Music, Columbia
| 2024_piano_student_showcase_one_page.pdf |
The Missouri Symphony League is committed to having an enriching experience for young pianists who would like a chance to perform on the beautiful Missouri Theatre grand piano. Although many students audition with classical music, we have had students selected who have performed jazz, rag, Broadway and other genres of music.
Application, student bio and application fee ($25) due date: September 23, 2024.
Auditions: Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Whitmore Recital Hall, University of Missouri, Fine Arts Building, #135, 505 Hitt Street, Columbia MO. A specific time will be assigned to each student who auditions.
Piano Showcase Exhibition: In order the increase the performance opportunities for piano students in Mid-Missouri, in 2023, the committee started the Exhibition - a opportunity for all students auditioning for the Piano Student Showcase to perform on the grand piano at Lenoir Woods Senior Living. This year the event will be on Friday, October 18, 2024. This event is totally optional. More information is available in our Information and Guidelines Document.
Piano Student Showcase Rehearsal and Performance: For the students selected for the Showcase Performance, it will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, Missouri Theatre, Columbia. The dress rehearsal will be scheduled in the afternoon and the Showcase will begin at 4:00 pm.
More Information: Attached is a one page summary of the audition, exhibition and showcase process. If a student or parent is interested in learning more, please refer them to the 2024 Showcase Information and Guidelines Document. The Information and Guidelines and the electronic application form will soon be posted on the Piano Showcase website: https://themosy.org/piano-showcase/. The Information and Guidelines should be shared and reviewed carefully by each prospective auditioning student and their parents. The applications for audition are to be submitted by the teacher, but all parents and students benefit by understanding the total process. If you are unable to find the instructions on the website, please let me know and I will forward a copy of the instructions to you. Also attached is a flyer that you can print (2 per page) and handout to your students or if you would like to have paper copies, please email one of the members below.
If you are in a company or agency, please forward this message to all piano teachers in your organization. If you are no longer actively teaching in the Mid-Missouri area, please let us know and we will remove you from the mailing list.
If you have any questions about the Piano Showcase, please contact a member of the Planning Committee listed below.
Thank you for your support for The Missouri Symphony League Piano Student Showcase.
Sincerely,
The 2024 Piano Student Showcase Planning Committee
Nancy Griggs, Committee Chair, [email protected], (573) 489-4999
Joan Luterman, [email protected], (573) 443-8822
Chris Moser, [email protected], (573) 268-7413
Amy Collette, [email protected] (573) 424-8646
Judith Chmielewski (573) 446-6700
Application, student bio and application fee ($25) due date: September 23, 2024.
Auditions: Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Whitmore Recital Hall, University of Missouri, Fine Arts Building, #135, 505 Hitt Street, Columbia MO. A specific time will be assigned to each student who auditions.
Piano Showcase Exhibition: In order the increase the performance opportunities for piano students in Mid-Missouri, in 2023, the committee started the Exhibition - a opportunity for all students auditioning for the Piano Student Showcase to perform on the grand piano at Lenoir Woods Senior Living. This year the event will be on Friday, October 18, 2024. This event is totally optional. More information is available in our Information and Guidelines Document.
Piano Student Showcase Rehearsal and Performance: For the students selected for the Showcase Performance, it will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, Missouri Theatre, Columbia. The dress rehearsal will be scheduled in the afternoon and the Showcase will begin at 4:00 pm.
More Information: Attached is a one page summary of the audition, exhibition and showcase process. If a student or parent is interested in learning more, please refer them to the 2024 Showcase Information and Guidelines Document. The Information and Guidelines and the electronic application form will soon be posted on the Piano Showcase website: https://themosy.org/piano-showcase/. The Information and Guidelines should be shared and reviewed carefully by each prospective auditioning student and their parents. The applications for audition are to be submitted by the teacher, but all parents and students benefit by understanding the total process. If you are unable to find the instructions on the website, please let me know and I will forward a copy of the instructions to you. Also attached is a flyer that you can print (2 per page) and handout to your students or if you would like to have paper copies, please email one of the members below.
If you are in a company or agency, please forward this message to all piano teachers in your organization. If you are no longer actively teaching in the Mid-Missouri area, please let us know and we will remove you from the mailing list.
If you have any questions about the Piano Showcase, please contact a member of the Planning Committee listed below.
Thank you for your support for The Missouri Symphony League Piano Student Showcase.
Sincerely,
The 2024 Piano Student Showcase Planning Committee
Nancy Griggs, Committee Chair, [email protected], (573) 489-4999
Joan Luterman, [email protected], (573) 443-8822
Chris Moser, [email protected], (573) 268-7413
Amy Collette, [email protected] (573) 424-8646
Judith Chmielewski (573) 446-6700
MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
November 23 (Sat) 9am-2pm - Columbia: MU / Jefferson City: TBA
| evaluative_information_2024_rev.docx |
MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
March 9, 2025 (Sun) 3pm, at the First Baptist Church of Columbia
| concerto_competition_2025_application.docx |
MMAMTA Camp & College Scholarship Auditions
Online Audition Only
| 2025_mmamta_scholarship_auditions_information_sheet.docx |
MMAMTA Camp and College Scholarship Auditions Information
Information and Fee Deadline: April 1, 2025 (postmarked)
Audition form (submitted through Google): April 14, 2025
Audition Video: YouTube Video from Year 2025 Only
Notification: May 12, 2025
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
MMATA Camp Scholarships are for all students of MMAMTA members who intend to attend a summer music camp or festival, either live or virtual. The Camp Scholarship Auditions are open to students who will enter grades 7-12 and undergraduate collegiate music majors and minors. Students may apply for one instrument/voice only. The teacher’s membership in MMAMTA must be current for the school year and in good standing for the prior six months.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
MMAMTA College Scholarships are for high school seniors of MMAMTA members who intend to major or minor in music in college, Fall 2025. Students may apply for one instrument or voice only. The teacher’s membership in MMAMTA must be current for the school year/in good standing for the prior six months.
RULES FOR BOTH CAMP & COLLEGE AUDITIONS:
APPLICATIONS
Please include the following intention form with a payment of $20.00 (non-refundable per intention). Checks should be made payable to “MMAMTA.” Once the intention form and payment are received, you will be sent a link to the application.
Send to:
Melissa Simons
2010 N Deerborn Cir
Columbia, MO 65203
Any questions about the application/audition procedure can be directed to:
[email protected]
Information and Fee Deadline: April 1, 2025 (postmarked)
Audition form (submitted through Google): April 14, 2025
Audition Video: YouTube Video from Year 2025 Only
Notification: May 12, 2025
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
MMATA Camp Scholarships are for all students of MMAMTA members who intend to attend a summer music camp or festival, either live or virtual. The Camp Scholarship Auditions are open to students who will enter grades 7-12 and undergraduate collegiate music majors and minors. Students may apply for one instrument/voice only. The teacher’s membership in MMAMTA must be current for the school year and in good standing for the prior six months.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
MMAMTA College Scholarships are for high school seniors of MMAMTA members who intend to major or minor in music in college, Fall 2025. Students may apply for one instrument or voice only. The teacher’s membership in MMAMTA must be current for the school year/in good standing for the prior six months.
RULES FOR BOTH CAMP & COLLEGE AUDITIONS:
- All students will perform two pieces of contrasting styles.
- Piano and Voice students are required to perform all selections from memory; Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass students must play at least one selection from memory.
- All piano students must play the scale, arpeggio, and cadence of their first piece.
- An accompanist is highly desirable for accompanied solos. You may use pre-recorded accompaniment to record your performance.
- Scores will not be needed for the competition this year, however scanned scores for unusual repertoire may be requested after applications are received. Please note what edition you have used.
- Applicants must provide YouTube video links of their performances; we suggest “Unlisted” files, one for each piece and technique (for piano only). Do not send physical copies of videos.
APPLICATIONS
Please include the following intention form with a payment of $20.00 (non-refundable per intention). Checks should be made payable to “MMAMTA.” Once the intention form and payment are received, you will be sent a link to the application.
Send to:
Melissa Simons
2010 N Deerborn Cir
Columbia, MO 65203
Any questions about the application/audition procedure can be directed to:
[email protected]
List of Summer Camps:
Musical America - https://www.musicalamerica.com/specialreports/CAMPS_2024.pdf
Instrumentalist.com - https://theinstrumentalist.com/directories/summer-camps-directory/
Musical America - https://www.musicalamerica.com/specialreports/CAMPS_2024.pdf
Instrumentalist.com - https://theinstrumentalist.com/directories/summer-camps-directory/