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2023-2024 Audition Dates & Events
2023:
Sept 8: MMTA District Deadline ($35 District Registration)
Sept 13: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Competitions_Guidelines
Sept 23: MMTA District Auditions, TBA (MU?)
Sept 25: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline ($35)
Oct 5: MMTA State Deadline ($40 State Registration)
Oct 7: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (In-person), MU Whitmore Recital Hall
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 2-5: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions at the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC)
Nov 18: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions in Columbia and in Jefferson City
2024:
Jan 17: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals application deadline ($15 most events/$20 Concerto / $10 Theory)
Mar 1: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline ($30)
March 1, 2, 4: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia
March 9: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Jefferson City
March 9: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia (Concerto)
Mar 10: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Auditions (*Repertoire pre-1820)
Apr 15: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
mid-May: The Piano Guild auditions (in Columbia, and in Jefferson City)
Sept 8: MMTA District Deadline ($35 District Registration)
Sept 13: MTNA Deadline (Registration) - 3pm EST https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Competitions_Guidelines
Sept 23: MMTA District Auditions, TBA (MU?)
Sept 25: MOSY Piano Showcase application deadline ($35)
Oct 5: MMTA State Deadline ($40 State Registration)
Oct 7: MOSY Piano Showcase Auditions (In-person), MU Whitmore Recital Hall
Nov 1: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions application deadline
Nov 2-5: MTNA and MMTA State Auditions at the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC)
Nov 18: MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions in Columbia and in Jefferson City
2024:
Jan 17: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals application deadline ($15 most events/$20 Concerto / $10 Theory)
Mar 1: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Concerto Competition application deadline ($30)
March 1, 2, 4: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia
March 9: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Jefferson City
March 9: National Federated Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festivals in Columbia (Concerto)
Mar 10: MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Auditions (*Repertoire pre-1820)
Apr 15: MMAMTA Pre-Collegiate Scholarship Auditions (YouTube Video) application deadline. Chair: Melissa Simons
mid-May: The Piano Guild auditions (in Columbia, and in Jefferson City)
The Piano Showcase Auditions, presented by MOSY League
October 7 (Sat) 10am-5pm, at the Whitmore Recital Hall in the MU School of Music, Columbia
| 2023_piano_student_showcase_one_page_2023_05_12.pdf |
| piano_showcase_2023_instruction_packet_2023__05_12.pdf |
MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
November 18 (Sat) 9am-2pm - Columbia: MU / Jefferson City: TBA
| mmamta_2022_-_evaluative_auditions.pdf |
MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
March 10, 2024 (Sun) 3pm, at the First Baptist Church of Columbia
| concerto_competition_2024_application.docx |
| 2023_summer_festivals_by_mtna.pdf |
| musical_america_-_guide_to_music_camps_2023.pdf |
MMAMTA Camp & College Scholarship Auditions
Online Audition Only
| mmamta_scholarship_auditions_information_sheet__3_.docx |
MMAMTA Camp and College Scholarship Auditions Information
Information and Fee Deadline: April 1, 2024 (postmarked)
Audition form (submitted through Google): April 15, 2024
Audition Video: YouTube Video from Year 2024 Only
Notification: May 13, 2024
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
Information and Fee Deadline: April 1, 2024 (postmarked)
Audition form (submitted through Google): April 15, 2024
Audition Video: YouTube Video from Year 2024 Only
Notification: May 13, 2024
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