Summary of 2020-2021 Audition Dates & Events
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
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 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.
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.
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
2020 MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
Application Deadline: November 1, 2020
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| eval_auds_regist_form_2020.docx |
MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
Enrollment Deadline: November 1, 2020
Video Due Date: November 21, 2020
Format: Video submission only (2020)
Fees: $10 Beginners/Elementary, $15 Intermediate, $20 Advanced per student
(must pay with single check payable to MMAMTA)
This event, designed to provide a happy musical experience and goal of accomplishment for all students, is divided into Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. It is a closed-door audition that does not give ratings, but provides a constructive critique from an adjudicator.
• The requirements for basic technique and repertoire are listed in this handbook (pp. 19-22)
• Each student receives a critique and a ribbon or a certificate
• Fees for 2020 only, based on level: $10 Beginners/Elem, $15 Intermediate, $20 Advanced
(per student)
Guidelines:
• Students are encouraged to perform two memorized compositions of contrasting style or period. Strings, winds, and brass students may perform two compositions of contrasting style, one of which is memorized.
• In 2020, all auditions will be submitted by video link; students should prepare each piece separately, upload to YouTube as an “Unlisted” file, and then provide all their links to the teacher; then the teacher will send the links to the auditions chair via email.
• For each piece submitted, the student should prepare introductory information to recite either before the performance – or as a separate video file – that includes: title of the composition, composer name, musical era of the piece, form of the piece, and at least one musical term within the piece with definition. He/she should also record a scale in the key of the piece, and pianists should include a tonic chord or cadence. Teachers may adapt this as necessary to their students and/or instruments.
• One movement only of a sonata or sonatina is permitted due to time limitations.
• For 2020, no scores need to be provided for the judge. If helpful, the student or teacher may inform the judge of the edition consulted
• The goal will be to send completed comments to the teacher by about 2 or 3 weeks after the submission, and the chair will provide a certificate blank for the teacher to complete and print and/or send digitally to the student
• There will be no refund of fees
Determining Fees:
• You will need to set the level of your students based on the difficulty and length of their pieces. This is the normal time allotment, and is the maximum that the judge is obliged to evaluate:
Beginning & Elementary 5 minutes
Intermediate 7 minutes
Advanced 12 minutes
• When you send the links to the videos to the Auditions Chair, please carefully indicate the name and level of each student you are submitting, so that is clear to the judge. Student names are optional, perhaps first names to be certain the comments and the videos can be linked accurately.
If you have further questions, please contact your site chair:
Columbia – Janice Wenger
Jefferson City – Jan Houser
Enrollment Deadline: November 1, 2020
Video Due Date: November 21, 2020
Format: Video submission only (2020)
Fees: $10 Beginners/Elementary, $15 Intermediate, $20 Advanced per student
(must pay with single check payable to MMAMTA)
This event, designed to provide a happy musical experience and goal of accomplishment for all students, is divided into Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. It is a closed-door audition that does not give ratings, but provides a constructive critique from an adjudicator.
• The requirements for basic technique and repertoire are listed in this handbook (pp. 19-22)
• Each student receives a critique and a ribbon or a certificate
• Fees for 2020 only, based on level: $10 Beginners/Elem, $15 Intermediate, $20 Advanced
(per student)
Guidelines:
• Students are encouraged to perform two memorized compositions of contrasting style or period. Strings, winds, and brass students may perform two compositions of contrasting style, one of which is memorized.
• In 2020, all auditions will be submitted by video link; students should prepare each piece separately, upload to YouTube as an “Unlisted” file, and then provide all their links to the teacher; then the teacher will send the links to the auditions chair via email.
• For each piece submitted, the student should prepare introductory information to recite either before the performance – or as a separate video file – that includes: title of the composition, composer name, musical era of the piece, form of the piece, and at least one musical term within the piece with definition. He/she should also record a scale in the key of the piece, and pianists should include a tonic chord or cadence. Teachers may adapt this as necessary to their students and/or instruments.
• One movement only of a sonata or sonatina is permitted due to time limitations.
• For 2020, no scores need to be provided for the judge. If helpful, the student or teacher may inform the judge of the edition consulted
• The goal will be to send completed comments to the teacher by about 2 or 3 weeks after the submission, and the chair will provide a certificate blank for the teacher to complete and print and/or send digitally to the student
• There will be no refund of fees
Determining Fees:
• You will need to set the level of your students based on the difficulty and length of their pieces. This is the normal time allotment, and is the maximum that the judge is obliged to evaluate:
Beginning & Elementary 5 minutes
Intermediate 7 minutes
Advanced 12 minutes
• When you send the links to the videos to the Auditions Chair, please carefully indicate the name and level of each student you are submitting, so that is clear to the judge. Student names are optional, perhaps first names to be certain the comments and the videos can be linked accurately.
If you have further questions, please contact your site chair:
Columbia – Janice Wenger
Jefferson City – Jan Houser
MMAMTA Evaluative Auditions
ENROLLMENT FORM
Application Deadline: November 1, 2020
Video Submission Deadline: November 21, 2020
Eligibility: Any student (voice, piano, instrumental) who studies with an MMAMTA Member
Format: In 2020, all auditions will be submitted by video recording; see information page for instructions.
Fee: $10, $15, or $20 per student, based on level
Teacher will collect student fees, write one check payable to MMAMTA, and mail to the chair.
Chairs:
Columbia: Jefferson City:
Dr. Janice Wenger Jan Houser
P. O. Box 194 1108 Boonville Road
Centralia, MO 65240 Jefferson City, MO 65109
WengerJ@Missouri.edu janzstudio@embarqmail.com
Send this enrollment form and a check to the appropriate chair. You may also send the information from this form via email, but the check still must be paid by snail mail.
Teacher’s Name
Phone: ( ) - Email:
Address:
Piano
Level: Beginner/Elementary Number of students____ Time requested_____
Intermediate Number of students____ Time requested_____
Advanced Number of students____ Time requested_____
(Time limits: 5 min. for beginner, 7 min. for intermediate, and 12 min. for advanced)
Total time requested for piano students __________
Other Instruments//Voice (please specify) _____________
Level: Beginner/Elementary Number of students____ Time requested_____
Intermediate Number of students____ Time requested_____
Advanced Number of students____ Time requested_____
(Time limits: 5 min. for beginner, 7 min. for intermediate, and 12 min. for advanced)
Total time requested for Other Instrument/Voice students __________
FEES for 2020:
Beginners ____ number of Beginner Students x $10 Total Beginner Fees: ______
Intermediate ____ number of Intermed Students x $15 Total Intermed Fees: ______
Advanced ____ number of Advanced Students x $20 Total Advanced Fees: _____
TOTAL FEES: ___________
ENROLLMENT FORM
Application Deadline: November 1, 2020
Video Submission Deadline: November 21, 2020
Eligibility: Any student (voice, piano, instrumental) who studies with an MMAMTA Member
Format: In 2020, all auditions will be submitted by video recording; see information page for instructions.
Fee: $10, $15, or $20 per student, based on level
Teacher will collect student fees, write one check payable to MMAMTA, and mail to the chair.
Chairs:
Columbia: Jefferson City:
Dr. Janice Wenger Jan Houser
P. O. Box 194 1108 Boonville Road
Centralia, MO 65240 Jefferson City, MO 65109
WengerJ@Missouri.edu janzstudio@embarqmail.com
Send this enrollment form and a check to the appropriate chair. You may also send the information from this form via email, but the check still must be paid by snail mail.
Teacher’s Name
Phone: ( ) - Email:
Address:
- Please list the number of students performing in each category.
- Add up total time per level for your students:
Piano
Level: Beginner/Elementary Number of students____ Time requested_____
Intermediate Number of students____ Time requested_____
Advanced Number of students____ Time requested_____
(Time limits: 5 min. for beginner, 7 min. for intermediate, and 12 min. for advanced)
Total time requested for piano students __________
Other Instruments//Voice (please specify) _____________
Level: Beginner/Elementary Number of students____ Time requested_____
Intermediate Number of students____ Time requested_____
Advanced Number of students____ Time requested_____
(Time limits: 5 min. for beginner, 7 min. for intermediate, and 12 min. for advanced)
Total time requested for Other Instrument/Voice students __________
FEES for 2020:
Beginners ____ number of Beginner Students x $10 Total Beginner Fees: ______
Intermediate ____ number of Intermed Students x $15 Total Intermed Fees: ______
Advanced ____ number of Advanced Students x $20 Total Advanced Fees: _____
TOTAL FEES: ___________
2021 MMAMTA/Odyssey Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition
Due Sunday, Jan 3, 2021:
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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
MOSY Fall Piano Showcase Audition
October 31, 2020 - 10am-5pm
Winners' Showcase - November 15 - Sunday, 4pm
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September 28, 2020
Piano Teachers of Mid-Missouri:
2020 has been a difficult year for young musicians. We hope you will encourage your students to participate in the 2020 Piano Showcase auditions. The students need something to look forward to and the Missouri Symphony League is committed to having a safe, enriching, in-person experience for them. Compass Evangelical Free Church is opening their church for us to host the in-person auditions on their grand piano.
However, this is a year when options must be provided. Therefore, if a student does not feel safe auditioning in-person or if selected, performing in-person at the concert, we have established options for those students to submit video auditions and/or video performances. The decisions of in-person vs taped are separate for each event – a student may submit a video audition but decide to compete in person at the Showcase Concert. Likewise, a student who appears in person for an audition, may have a family or health change or prefer not to perform in person on a Sunday, and that student can submit a video performance.
The University is encouraging us to reapply to use the Missouri Theatre for the Piano Showcase Concert if the Covid condition in Columbia continues to improve; however we have the First Baptist Church reserved as a backup. So we are set for in-person, although limited in attendance and required social distancing.
We have updated the Instructions with all the new information. The document also has contact information for all the committee members if you have any questions. Remember applications and fees are due Monday October 5th.
We look forward to 'seeing' your students (either on video or in-person) at the Showcase auditions!
Nancy Griggs
573.489.4999
Piano Student Showcase Planning Committee
Nancy Griggs and Joan Luterman, co-chairs
Judith Chmielewski
Eunsook Kwon
Chris Moser
Piano Teachers of Mid-Missouri:
2020 has been a difficult year for young musicians. We hope you will encourage your students to participate in the 2020 Piano Showcase auditions. The students need something to look forward to and the Missouri Symphony League is committed to having a safe, enriching, in-person experience for them. Compass Evangelical Free Church is opening their church for us to host the in-person auditions on their grand piano.
However, this is a year when options must be provided. Therefore, if a student does not feel safe auditioning in-person or if selected, performing in-person at the concert, we have established options for those students to submit video auditions and/or video performances. The decisions of in-person vs taped are separate for each event – a student may submit a video audition but decide to compete in person at the Showcase Concert. Likewise, a student who appears in person for an audition, may have a family or health change or prefer not to perform in person on a Sunday, and that student can submit a video performance.
The University is encouraging us to reapply to use the Missouri Theatre for the Piano Showcase Concert if the Covid condition in Columbia continues to improve; however we have the First Baptist Church reserved as a backup. So we are set for in-person, although limited in attendance and required social distancing.
We have updated the Instructions with all the new information. The document also has contact information for all the committee members if you have any questions. Remember applications and fees are due Monday October 5th.
We look forward to 'seeing' your students (either on video or in-person) at the Showcase auditions!
Nancy Griggs
573.489.4999
Piano Student Showcase Planning Committee
Nancy Griggs and Joan Luterman, co-chairs
Judith Chmielewski
Eunsook Kwon
Chris Moser
2020 MTNA & MMTA Audition Announcements
| mmta_auditions_handbook_2020-updated_aug_13.pdf |
From the 2020 MMTA Handbook, issued Aug. 13, 2020:
MMTA DISTRICT AND STATE HONORS AUDITIONS
NOTE: Due to video submissions being online and no state conference, auditions fees are lower for this year.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS:
Deadlines, fees, applications
Pre-Collegiate
Collegiate
MMTA Collegiate State Chair and other state officials. Due to the fact that it takes time to sort through video submissions and for adjudication to happen remotely, results may not be posted for several weeks. State chairs and other state officials will facilitate the dispersal of individual comment sheets and will also make the results available online.
ELIGIBILITY FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
GENERAL REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
NOTE: for the Pre-School and Elementary levels, the two contrasting pieces must be chosen from DIFFERENT method books or DIFFERENT editors. Any questions regarding repertoire should be directed to the District Chair or State competition officials BEFORE the registration deadline
SPECIFIC REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
1. Pre-school (including kindergarten): Two compositions by different composers in contrasting styles or periods chosen from different method books or different editors. See memorization requirements, below.
2. Elementary Level (1st through 6th grade): Two compositions by different composers in contrasting styles or periods chosen from different method books or different editors. See memorization requirements, below.
3. Junior High Level (7th, 8th, 9th grade): Two compositions in contrasting styles or periods. See memorization requirements, below.
4. Senior High Level (10th, 11th, 12th grade): Three compositions in contrasting styles or periods. See memorization requirements, below.
5. Collegiate Level (Undergraduate and Graduate): Three compositions in contrasting styles or periods. See memorization requirements, below.
MMTA CHAMBER MUSIC AUDITIONS – NEW
1. Junior High Level (7th, 8th, 9th grade):Two compositions in contrasting styles or periods. Time limit is 8 minutes - no memorization requirement.
2. Senior High Level (10th, 11th, 12th grade):Two compositions in contrasting styles or periods. Time limit is 10 minutes - no memorization requirement.
3. Collegiate Level (Undergraduate and Graduate):
NEW – ONLY TWO compositions in contrasting styles or periods. Time limit is 12 minutes - no memorization requirement.
MEMORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
Pre-Collegiate and Collegiate Levels
All vocal music must be memorized. All piano solo must be memorized except for 20th Century avant-garde piano compositions. Memorization of music for brass, classical guitar, organ, percussion, strings and woodwinds is optional. All ensembles may use music.
MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS TIME LIMITS
Class - Performance Time - Video Time Limit
Pre-school thru Elementary 3 5 minutes 20 minutes
Elementary 4-6 7 minutes 20 minutes
Junior High 7-9 8 minutes 20 minutes
Senior High 10-12 12 minutes 20 minutes
Senior High Voice 10 minutes 20 minutes
Collegiate 12 minutes 30 minutes
Collegiate Voice, undergrad. 10 minutes 30 minutes
Collegiate Voice, grad. 12 minutes 30 minutes
If the program exceeds the time frame (Performance Time) it may be stopped by the adjudicator. It is recommended that in choosing repertoire, competitors adhere closely to audition times so that judges can hear most, if not all, of the student's program. These time limits apply for both District and State Auditions.
MMTA acknowledges that many pieces (particularly for piano and for older age groups) exceed the Performance Time allotted for the competitions. In an effort to make online competitions both equitable and manageable for the adjudicators, please adhere to the Video Time Limit guidelines listed above (20 minutes for Pre-Collegiate and 30 minutes for Collegiate). There will not be a penalty for exceeding the time frame. Judges will be encouraged to adhere to these time limits when reviewing recordings.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
NOTE: Students are NOT required to submit scores since the competitions are online this year. Competitors/teachers are encouraged to keep an original copy on hand, in the rare instance that a judge might request it for a more obscure or unknown work
ACCOMPANIMENT FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
MMTA DISTRICT AND STATE HONORS AUDITIONS
- Deadlines and audition dates:
NOTE: Due to video submissions being online and no state conference, auditions fees are lower for this year.
- The student entry fees for both collegiate and pre-collegiate STATE auditions will be $25.
- Auditions fees are also $25 for all districts
- The memorization requirement for ALL levels of the MMTA pre-collegiate auditions is as follows:
- When registering online, you will NOT need to send any paperwork through the mail. All auditions information is located at www.missourimta.org. When registration opens, online links will be available at this site for registration and payment. All registration happens online.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS:
Deadlines, fees, applications
Pre-Collegiate
- Follow online instructions for registering online (www.missourimta.org). The District Application Deadline is Sunday, September 6 by 11:59pm.
- All teachers MUST also pay online at www.missourimta.org OR mail one check (payable to MMTA) to MMTA's Executive Secretary for the District Auditions fees of $25 per entry. If paying by check, send one check with all student fees.
- The Video Submission Deadline is Sunday, September 20 by 11:59pm. District Auditions are administered by the district chairs. Due to the fact that it takes time to sort through video submissions and for adjudication to happen remotely, results may not be posted for several weeks. District chairs will facilitate the dispersal of individual comment sheets and will also make the results available online.
- State Auditions: For students receiving “I” ratings at the district level, follow online instructions for registering online (www.missourimta.org). The State Application Deadline is Sunday, October 18 by 11:59pm. Then make sure to pay online at www.missourimta.org OR send both the student fees ($25/student) in one check to MMTA's Executive Secretary by this same deadline. Applications postmarked after this date will not be accepted. NOTE: MMTA has waived the teacher fee for this year due to the fact that there is no in-person conference.
- The Video Submission Deadline is Sunday, October 18 by 11:59pm. State auditions are administered by the MMTA Pre-Collegiate State Chair and other state officials. Due to the fact that it takes time to sort through video submissions and for adjudication to happen remotely, results may not be posted for several weeks. State chairs and other state officials will facilitate the dispersal of individual comment sheets and will also make the results available online.
Collegiate
- Follow online instructions for registering online (www.missourimta.org). The State Application Deadline is Sunday, October 18 by 11:59pm.
- All teachers must also pay online at www.missourimta.org OR mail one check (payable to MMTA) to MMTA's Executive Secretary for the State Auditions fees of $25 per entry by the deadline. If paying by check, send one check to cover all students’ fees. NOTE: MMTA has waived the teacher fee for this year due to the fact that there is no in- person conference.
- Please be sure to indicate COMPLETE repertoire title information, plus appropriate movement or tempo designations.
- If participants from only one school are registered in any area (brass, organ, etc.), those participants will be notified and given the option of canceling their auditions.
- The Video Submission Deadline is Sunday, October 25by 11:59pm. State auditions are administered by the
MMTA Collegiate State Chair and other state officials. Due to the fact that it takes time to sort through video submissions and for adjudication to happen remotely, results may not be posted for several weeks. State chairs and other state officials will facilitate the dispersal of individual comment sheets and will also make the results available online.
ELIGIBILITY FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
- Students in all performing media are eligible, including ensembles. Piano ensembles must use a single piano only.
- Students must be studying with a teacher whose MMTA-MTNA dues are paid by the District Audition deadline date for pre-collegiate entries OR by the State Audition deadline date for collegiate entries. Teachers who are not MMTA members may enter students if they pay the Non-member Teacher Fee of $100 by the same deadlines.
- Collegiate members of MTNA/MMTA may enter students in the MMTA district and state Honors Auditions if they have paid the collegiate student membership for both state and national organizations by the deadline for the auditions entry. These collegiate members will be expected to pay the registration fee for the state auditions at the collegiate student rate in order to be eligible to enter students in the state auditions. Collegiate students may enter collegiate-level MMTA Honors Auditions or MTNA Competitions themselves and still be eligible to enter their own students in the MMTA Honors Auditions. (Please note this rule applies to MMTA Honors Auditions only–because of MTNA rules, collegiate members are NOT eligible to enter students in the MTNA competitions.)
- To meet the Missouri residency requirement, one or more of the following must be true:
- The teacher resides in the state of Missouri
- The student resides in the state of Missouri
- The place of music study is in Missouri (for instance, at a Missouri college or university).
- Collegiate contestants must be Senior High graduates, but they need not be enrolled in a college or university.
- Students entering MTNA Competitions may not enter the MMTA Honors Auditions in the same performing medium (Please note–this includes both District and State MMTA auditions–MTNA competitors may not enter either level of MMTA auditions, in the same medium).
- All pre-collegiate MMTA Honors Audition entries MUST begin at the District Auditions. Pre-collegiate students receiving a "I" rating at the District Auditions are eligible to enter the State Auditions in November.
- All collegiate MMTA Honors Auditions entrants proceed directly to the State Auditions; for collegiate students there are no District Auditions.
- In the event that a member of an ensemble is not able to perform at the state or district auditions, the ensemble may play with a substitute member (i.e., a teacher or older student) for comments but not for a rating.
GENERAL REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
- The general repertoire requirement is for the performance of two or three compositions by different composers in contrasting styles or periods. The specific number of compositions and the audition length vary by age group and medium; see below.
NOTE: for the Pre-School and Elementary levels, the two contrasting pieces must be chosen from DIFFERENT method books or DIFFERENT editors. Any questions regarding repertoire should be directed to the District Chair or State competition officials BEFORE the registration deadline
- Memorization is required for some age groups and mediums and is optional for others; see below.
- Concertos are not allowed in piano auditions; however, concertos are allowed in the brass, percussion, string, and woodwind auditions.
- Simplified arrangements will not be accepted for piano solos.
- Sets of variations or multi-movement sonatas or sonatinas may be used as one of the compositions.
- For pre-collegiate entrants, repertoire may not be changed between District and State Auditions.
- For collegiate entrants, repertoire may not be changed following submission of application.
- NOTE: Students are NOT required to submit scores since the competitions are online this year
SPECIFIC REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
1. Pre-school (including kindergarten): Two compositions by different composers in contrasting styles or periods chosen from different method books or different editors. See memorization requirements, below.
2. Elementary Level (1st through 6th grade): Two compositions by different composers in contrasting styles or periods chosen from different method books or different editors. See memorization requirements, below.
3. Junior High Level (7th, 8th, 9th grade): Two compositions in contrasting styles or periods. See memorization requirements, below.
4. Senior High Level (10th, 11th, 12th grade): Three compositions in contrasting styles or periods. See memorization requirements, below.
5. Collegiate Level (Undergraduate and Graduate): Three compositions in contrasting styles or periods. See memorization requirements, below.
MMTA CHAMBER MUSIC AUDITIONS – NEW
1. Junior High Level (7th, 8th, 9th grade):Two compositions in contrasting styles or periods. Time limit is 8 minutes - no memorization requirement.
2. Senior High Level (10th, 11th, 12th grade):Two compositions in contrasting styles or periods. Time limit is 10 minutes - no memorization requirement.
3. Collegiate Level (Undergraduate and Graduate):
NEW – ONLY TWO compositions in contrasting styles or periods. Time limit is 12 minutes - no memorization requirement.
MEMORIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
Pre-Collegiate and Collegiate Levels
All vocal music must be memorized. All piano solo must be memorized except for 20th Century avant-garde piano compositions. Memorization of music for brass, classical guitar, organ, percussion, strings and woodwinds is optional. All ensembles may use music.
MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS TIME LIMITS
Class - Performance Time - Video Time Limit
Pre-school thru Elementary 3 5 minutes 20 minutes
Elementary 4-6 7 minutes 20 minutes
Junior High 7-9 8 minutes 20 minutes
Senior High 10-12 12 minutes 20 minutes
Senior High Voice 10 minutes 20 minutes
Collegiate 12 minutes 30 minutes
Collegiate Voice, undergrad. 10 minutes 30 minutes
Collegiate Voice, grad. 12 minutes 30 minutes
If the program exceeds the time frame (Performance Time) it may be stopped by the adjudicator. It is recommended that in choosing repertoire, competitors adhere closely to audition times so that judges can hear most, if not all, of the student's program. These time limits apply for both District and State Auditions.
MMTA acknowledges that many pieces (particularly for piano and for older age groups) exceed the Performance Time allotted for the competitions. In an effort to make online competitions both equitable and manageable for the adjudicators, please adhere to the Video Time Limit guidelines listed above (20 minutes for Pre-Collegiate and 30 minutes for Collegiate). There will not be a penalty for exceeding the time frame. Judges will be encouraged to adhere to these time limits when reviewing recordings.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
- All submissions must include video where the performer (and when applicable) the accompanist are clearly visible. The quality of the recording device, the space where the recording is made, and the instrument used will not be factors in adjudication.
- For auditions requiring memorization, make sure it is clear in the video that no printed music is present. For piano, the performer’s face, fingers, and feet should be visible, and the camera should be angled in such a way that the adjudicator can see that there is no printed music inside the piano.
- In the instance of live accompaniment, competitors should make the best possible effort for the accompanist to be visible in the video while also adhering to safe practices regarding social distancing and other precautions as prescribed by local health and decision-making authorities.
- Competitors will upload individual videos of each musical selection to an unlisted YouTube channel and then submit a link to the appropriate auditions chair.
- If you would like to include subtitles of the piece/movement, that is fine, but make sure there is nothing on the video identifying the competitor’s name, teacher, or other personal information.
NOTE: Students are NOT required to submit scores since the competitions are online this year. Competitors/teachers are encouraged to keep an original copy on hand, in the rare instance that a judge might request it for a more obscure or unknown work
ACCOMPANIMENT FOR MMTA HONORS AUDITIONS
- Accompaniment is NOT required for video submissions this year and judges will be instructed to disregard this as a factor in adjudication
- If the competitor chooses to use a live accompaniment, MMTA strongly encourages them to use best practices for safety as prescribed by local health and decision-making authorities.
- Teachers are allowed to accompany their students in the MMTA Honors Auditions
- CD’s and online platforms such as SmartMusic.com, Appcompanist.com, Piano Accompaniments.com and Acapella may be utilized as is appropriate. Recorded accompaniments are allowed.