Summary of 2019-2020 Audition Dates
2020:
Sept 6: MMTA District Deadline (Registration)
Sept 21: MMTA District Auditions (Online video submission)
Oct 5: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline
Oct 31: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 23: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
2021:
Jan 3: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline
Jan 10: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Auditions (snow date: 17th)
Jan 11: TBA - The JCSO Missouri Student Piano Competition application deadline
Apr : MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate / Collegiate Scholarship Auditions application deadline
Apr : MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions in Jefferson City. Chair: Karen Larvick.
Sept 6: MMTA District Deadline (Registration)
Sept 21: MMTA District Auditions (Online video submission)
Oct 5: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline
Oct 31: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 23: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
2021:
Jan 3: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline
Jan 10: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Auditions (snow date: 17th)
Jan 11: TBA - The JCSO Missouri Student Piano Competition application deadline
Apr : MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate / Collegiate Scholarship Auditions application deadline
Apr : MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions in Jefferson City. Chair: Karen Larvick.
2020 MTNA & MMTA Audition Announcements
MMTA District:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 6
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 20
MMTA State:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
MTNA State:
National Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 16
State Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 6
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 20
MMTA State:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
MTNA State:
National Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 16
State Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
An Update from us about Fall District/State Auditions (Newsletter, Mon, Jul 20, 2020 2:31 pm)
Greetings from MMTA!
The MMTA Board and competition officials have been considering how to manage the auditions for this fall given the evolving public health threat. Our primary concern is the safety of our students, members, and community. We are also committed to providing the best possible experience for all involved. To that end, we have determined that the best balance of those considerations would be to host all-online auditions for this year only. While we realize that this format is not ideal, we believe that it has great value since it provides students and teachers a tangible goal and beneficial feedback.
Since MMTA’s costs associated with hosting the auditions are less this year (no on-site costs), we also decided to pass that savings along to our members. We hope the reduced fee of $25/entry will encourage participation. This reduced fee will apply both to the district and state levels of competition for MMTA.
More details will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here are some important registration and submission deadlines for both MMTA and MTNA:
MMTA District:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 6
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 20
MMTA State:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
MTNA State:
National Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 16
State Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
MMTA is aware of some of the inherent issues regarding access to resources throughout the state (high-quality audio/video equipment, quality of instruments being used, safety of public spaces, health ordinances, etc.). We will continue to work with the district and state officials on ways to make the competitions as equitable as possible, while instructing the adjudication panel to assess the quality of musicianship displayed, rather than recording and instrument quality.
Please trust that this decision was the result of much discussion over many weeks. In addition to consulting MTNA, we looked at trends in other associations. We will certainly miss seeing each other this fall and look forward to being back in-person in 2021!
Sincerely,
The MMTA Board
Greetings from MMTA!
The MMTA Board and competition officials have been considering how to manage the auditions for this fall given the evolving public health threat. Our primary concern is the safety of our students, members, and community. We are also committed to providing the best possible experience for all involved. To that end, we have determined that the best balance of those considerations would be to host all-online auditions for this year only. While we realize that this format is not ideal, we believe that it has great value since it provides students and teachers a tangible goal and beneficial feedback.
Since MMTA’s costs associated with hosting the auditions are less this year (no on-site costs), we also decided to pass that savings along to our members. We hope the reduced fee of $25/entry will encourage participation. This reduced fee will apply both to the district and state levels of competition for MMTA.
More details will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here are some important registration and submission deadlines for both MMTA and MTNA:
MMTA District:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 6
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, September 20
MMTA State:
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18
Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
MTNA State:
National Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 16
State Video Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25
MMTA is aware of some of the inherent issues regarding access to resources throughout the state (high-quality audio/video equipment, quality of instruments being used, safety of public spaces, health ordinances, etc.). We will continue to work with the district and state officials on ways to make the competitions as equitable as possible, while instructing the adjudication panel to assess the quality of musicianship displayed, rather than recording and instrument quality.
Please trust that this decision was the result of much discussion over many weeks. In addition to consulting MTNA, we looked at trends in other associations. We will certainly miss seeing each other this fall and look forward to being back in-person in 2021!
Sincerely,
The MMTA Board
MOSY / WSL Fall Piano Showcase Audition
October 31, 2020
Winners' Showcase - November 15 - Sun 4pm at Missouri Theatre
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Due Sunday, Jan 3, 2021:
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Due Monday, Jan 13, 2020:
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MMAMTA Scholarship Auditions
| mmamta_camp_and_college_scholarship_auditions_information.pdf |
| mmamta_camp_scholarship_audition_application_form.pdf |
| mmamta_college_scholarship_audition_application_form.pdf |
Past 2018-2019 Audition Dates
PAST:
2018
Sept 5 [Wed] 11:59pm MMTA District Pre-Collegiate Auditions deadline online.
Sept 20 [Thu] The Piano Showcase Auditions application due. For application form, download the PDF packet from "Auditions."
Sept 22 [Sat] Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) District Auditions, Columbia College in Columbia, and in Jefferson City
Oct 1 [Wed] 11:59pm MMTA State Auditions deadline online.
Oct 6 (Sat) All day: MOSY League presents Piano Showcase Auditions, Second Baptist Church. PDF application is available for download, above.
Nov 1-5 [Thu-Sun] Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) State Auditions, Instrumentalists & Missouri Teachers National Association (MTNA) State Auditions - University of Missouri in Columbia
2019:
January 13 (snow date 20): Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA) / Odyssey Pre-collegiate Concerto/Aria Competition, First Baptist Church in Columbia.. PDF application is available for download at Odyssey's web page, www.odysseymissouri.org/concerto-competition.html
2018
Sept 5 [Wed] 11:59pm MMTA District Pre-Collegiate Auditions deadline online.
Sept 20 [Thu] The Piano Showcase Auditions application due. For application form, download the PDF packet from "Auditions."
Sept 22 [Sat] Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) District Auditions, Columbia College in Columbia, and in Jefferson City
Oct 1 [Wed] 11:59pm MMTA State Auditions deadline online.
Oct 6 (Sat) All day: MOSY League presents Piano Showcase Auditions, Second Baptist Church. PDF application is available for download, above.
Nov 1-5 [Thu-Sun] Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) State Auditions, Instrumentalists & Missouri Teachers National Association (MTNA) State Auditions - University of Missouri in Columbia
2019:
January 13 (snow date 20): Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA) / Odyssey Pre-collegiate Concerto/Aria Competition, First Baptist Church in Columbia.. PDF application is available for download at Odyssey's web page, www.odysseymissouri.org/concerto-competition.html
Camp and College Scholarship Auditions - to be updated in September 2020.
MMAMTA Camp and College Scholarship Auditions Information
NEW Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2020 (postmarked)
Audition: YouTube Video from Year 2020 Only
Notification: Saturday, June 30, 2020
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.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, some summer music festivals held online. Proof of summer camp/institute enrollment must be sent to the treasurer before September 1 of the current year to receive the scholarship in check.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
MMAMTA College Scholarships are for high school seniors of MMAMTA members who intend to major or minor in music in college, Fall 2020.
RULES
APPLICATIONS
Please see Application Forms and include a $20.00 non-refundable application fee (per form) with the application form. Checks are payable to “MMAMTA.” Application must be postmarked by June 1, 2020. Send application form and fee to:
Karen Larvick, MMAMTA Auditions Chair
1258 B Duane Swift Parkway
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 691-7073/ karenlarvick@mchsi.com
NEW Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2020 (postmarked)
Audition: YouTube Video from Year 2020 Only
Notification: Saturday, June 30, 2020
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.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, some summer music festivals held online. Proof of summer camp/institute enrollment must be sent to the treasurer before September 1 of the current year to receive the scholarship in check.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
MMAMTA College Scholarships are for high school seniors of MMAMTA members who intend to major or minor in music in college, Fall 2020.
RULES
- 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 see Application Forms and include a $20.00 non-refundable application fee (per form) with the application form. Checks are payable to “MMAMTA.” Application must be postmarked by June 1, 2020. Send application form and fee to:
Karen Larvick, MMAMTA Auditions Chair
1258 B Duane Swift Parkway
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 691-7073/ karenlarvick@mchsi.com