2022-2023 Audition Dates & Events
2023:
Apr 15: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
mid-May: The Piano Guild auditions
Past Events:
2022:
Sept 7: MMTA District Deadline (Registration)
Sept 15: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST
Sept 24: MMTA District Auditions, Columbia College
Sept 26: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline
ca. Oct 1: MMTA State Deadline (Registration)
Oct 1: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (Video)
Oct 8: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (In-person), MU Whitmore Recital Hall
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
(Extended to 11/4 in Columbia)
Nov 3-6: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) in Cape Girardeau
Nov 19: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions in Columbia and in Jefferson City
2023:
Jan 4: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline
Jan 8: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Auditions (snow date: 15th)
Jan 18: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals application deadline
March 3, 4, 6: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia
March 11: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Jefferson City
March 11: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia (Concerto)
Apr 15: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
mid-May: The Piano Guild auditions
Past Events:
2022:
Sept 7: MMTA District Deadline (Registration)
Sept 15: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST
Sept 24: MMTA District Auditions, Columbia College
Sept 26: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline
ca. Oct 1: MMTA State Deadline (Registration)
Oct 1: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (Video)
Oct 8: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (In-person), MU Whitmore Recital Hall
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
(Extended to 11/4 in Columbia)
Nov 3-6: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) in Cape Girardeau
Nov 19: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions in Columbia and in Jefferson City
2023:
Jan 4: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline
Jan 8: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Auditions (snow date: 15th)
Jan 18: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals application deadline
March 3, 4, 6: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia
March 11: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Jefferson City
March 11: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia (Concerto)
| 2023_summer_festivals_by_mtna.pdf |
MMAMTA Camp & College Scholarship Auditions
Online Audition Only
MMATMA Members - This information has been updated since the Handbook was published. Please use this form, below.
MMAMTA Camp and College Scholarship Auditions Information
Information and Fee Deadline: April 1, 2023 (postmarked)
Audition form (submitted through Google): April 14, 2023
Audition Video: YouTube Video from Year 2023 Only
Notification: May 15, 2023
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 2024. 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: msimons@centralmethodist.edu
MMAMTA Camp/College Scholarship Audition
Intention Form 2023
Application for: (circle one)
Camp Scholarship College Scholarship
Student’s Name: Phone: _______________________
Email Address: ___________________________________
Address:
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
Teacher’s Name: Phone: _______________________
Email Address: ___________________________________
Address:
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
Information and Fee Deadline: April 1, 2023 (postmarked)
Audition form (submitted through Google): April 14, 2023
Audition Video: YouTube Video from Year 2023 Only
Notification: May 15, 2023
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 2024. 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: msimons@centralmethodist.edu
MMAMTA Camp/College Scholarship Audition
Intention Form 2023
Application for: (circle one)
Camp Scholarship College Scholarship
Student’s Name: Phone: _______________________
Email Address: ___________________________________
Address:
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
Teacher’s Name: Phone: _______________________
Email Address: ___________________________________
Address:
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
- Fee Included: $20 (payable to MMAMTA)
| musical_america_-_guide_to_music_camps_2023.pdf |
Past Events
Past events from 2020:
Sept 6: MMTA District Deadline (Registration)
Sept 16: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST
Sept 20: MMTA District Auditions (Online video submission)
Oct 5: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline
Oct 18: MMTA State Deadline (Registration)
Oct 25: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions (Online video submission); Piano Showcase Video Due
Video submission:
MMTA Pre-Collegiate - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJbNGCxmUHS5ACZB7Bg5FkR7d20s4vG6vLWojS5aA5_TjPnQ/viewform
MMTA Collegiate - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmwAsS0CgSV6Vg0hg6RQWli3GK1nCw-Di6FERe4_gLyEu7hg/viewform
Oct 31: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (Live); Compass Evangelical Free Church, 600 Silvey St in Columbia; Closed to the public.
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 21: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
2021:
Jan 5: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline
Jan 10: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Auditions (snow date: 17th)
Apr 15: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
Sept 6: MMTA District Deadline (Registration)
Sept 16: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST
Sept 20: MMTA District Auditions (Online video submission)
Oct 5: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline
Oct 18: MMTA State Deadline (Registration)
Oct 25: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions (Online video submission); Piano Showcase Video Due
Video submission:
MMTA Pre-Collegiate - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJbNGCxmUHS5ACZB7Bg5FkR7d20s4vG6vLWojS5aA5_TjPnQ/viewform
MMTA Collegiate - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmwAsS0CgSV6Vg0hg6RQWli3GK1nCw-Di6FERe4_gLyEu7hg/viewform
Oct 31: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (Live); Compass Evangelical Free Church, 600 Silvey St in Columbia; Closed to the public.
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 21: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
2021:
Jan 5: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline
Jan 10: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Auditions (snow date: 17th)
Apr 15: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
| mmamta_2022_-_evaluative_auditions.pdf |
| mmta_auditions_handbook_2020-updated_aug_13.pdf |
MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
January 8, 2022 (Sat) 3pm, at the First Baptist Church of Columbia
| 2023_concerto_competition_-__application___info.pdf |