Application deadline is Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The finals of the MTNA Competitions will be a video round. Primary communication is via email. MARYLAND PIANIST WINS MTNA JR. Submitted video files should be selected from the repertoire listed under Repertoire Requirements. The Virginia Music Teachers Association (VMTA)is a non-profit organization of over 750 independent music teachers, those in academic institutions, students, and concert artists throughout the Commonwealth whose shared vision is furthering the art of music and promoting the growth and professional development of its members. Divided equally between the two pianists Any competitor may be disqualified for failure to comply with the rules and procedures pertaining to the Competition. If, for any reason, a duo selected for the finals is unable to perform with the same members of the duo that competed in the Preliminary Round, or if the duo is unable participate in the final round, the duo will be replaced by the next duo listed in final rank order. George Fu, 15, a freshman at Urbana High School in Frederick, MD is the 2006 winner of the MTNA Junior Performance Competition for Piano. Five duos will be selected to compete at the MTNA National Conference on March 16, 2021. Transcriptions are allowed. Winners and Representatives will receive a unique code that must be entered in the Division Video Application. All videos will receive comments from the judges. There will be no exceptions. The program must contain compositions from at least two different periods of music (baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, contemporary). In addition, all Massachusetts teachers must provide the Participating Teachers Fee and application found here - Teacher's Fee Form 2020 State teachers are welcome to assist at this event. All finalists will be provided with an IRS 1099 form for their prizes and awards for U.S. tax purposes. The only exceptions are works that were transcribed for two pianos by the original composer (i.e. The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition will consist of two video rounds. Fore more information contact: Molly Morrison, Performance Competitions Coordinator The three-tiered competitions begin at the state round. For technical questions please check out the Applicant Support Help Desk for frequently asked questions. First-place winner of the each state's competition advance to a division competition. The rankings of all three adjudicators will be added together to determine the rank order of each duo from highest to lowest. Division winners/representatives will compete in a video round for the national finals. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The entry deadline for the MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition is January 4, 2021, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time. With the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, states have the option in 2020 to hold live or video competitions. 2020-2021 MTNA Competition Guidelines For other information about the competition (such as categories, age requirements, repertoire, application, etc. To access guidelines specific to the Performance and Composition competitions (such as categories, age requirements, repertoire, application, etc.) MTNA Competition (2020-2021) Elementary, Junior, Senior, and Young Artist Competitions The MTNA New York State Competition is going VIRTUAL this year! The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition will consist of two video rounds. Effective with the 2019–2020 competition year, the Chamber Music Competitions will move to a two-tier competition: the preliminary round, by video submission only; and the final round, live at the MTNA National Conference. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. George’s teachers are Faye Bonner of Potomac, MD and Dr. Scott Beard of Shepherd University in West Virginia. In the event that an alternate duo cannot be procured before the Final Round, the competition will be held with fewer than five competing duos. In order to save you time and effort, MTNA has compiled a curated list of some of the best and most helpful resources to support your teaching practice during this unprecedented time. Donate! Award for Best Chopin Performance will be given by the Chopin Foundation of the U.S.: $500 cash award, Awards made possible by the Yamaha Corporation of America, Orchestral Strings Division, Awards made possible by the MTNA Foundation Fund, © 2020 Music Teachers National Association. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. Programs may be over or under the performance time limit. There will be no exceptions. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. Join VMTA! Music Teachers National Association Competitions (MTNA) ... chances are good you are quite curious about the dates related to the competition this upcoming year. Failure to abide by these rules and regulations will make the entrant ineligible to receive recognition or awards. First place winners in grades 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 may not compete again at the same level. The following requirements must be met by the application deadline; otherwise, the entrant is not eligible to enter the competitions. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition. © 2020 Music Teachers National Association. A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2020–2021 membership year. Please note: The student's music teacher must be a current active member of MTNA and have paid dues or must pay the non-member fee of $150 prior to accessing the competition application. MTNA-Yamaha Corporation of America Junior String MTNA membership does more than simply complement your career as a music professional—it supports, supplements and shapes it. introducing foreign objects into the workings of the piano to change the sound quality, strumming or plucking of strings) are not permitted at the request of competition hosts and piano companies providing instruments. Transcriptions are not permitted. Jacqueline Herbein, NCTM. Ensembles will compete without regard to the state or division in which they live or take lessons. Transcriptions are allowed. Include title, number, key, opus, movements and duration of each piece. First place winners in grades K-3 and 10-12 must withdraw from the competition for 1 year before competing again at the same level. Please note: The student's music teacher must be a current active member of MTNA and have paid dues or must pay the non-member fee of $150 prior to accessing the competition application. Search for your state to verify the type of competition and other details.The winners/representatives of each state’s competitions advance to a video-only division competition. Applications for the Performance and Composition Competitions are no longer being accepted. In addition to prizes awarded to the winners, a cash award of $400 and merit certificates are presented to each of the remaining finalists. Current active membership dues for MTNA or a nonmember teacher fee must be paid prior to accessing the student competition application. Only original compositions written specifically for two pianos are allowed. Compositions using extended techniques (i.e. Applications will be available September 4, 2020. With the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, states have the option in 2020 to hold live or video competitions. Third Prize Certificate. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. MTNA Competitions All video files must be recorded within three months of submission. Live accompaniments are preferred for video competitions; however, if entrants are unable meet with accompanists due to state or local orders, prerecorded accompaniments are acceptable. For general information about the performance and composition competitions please visit the MTNA Competition page. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. State Winners and Representatives will submit a video performance of the repertoire listed on the original application no later than Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. The rankings of all three adjudicators will be added together to determine the rank order of each duo from highest to lowest. Ravel's La Valse, which is transcribed for two pianos by Ravel). Divided equally between the two pianists A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2020–2021 membership year. visit this page . Scroll down to the bottom of the page to access guidelines specific to the Performance and Composition competitions. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. MTNA will be the sole arbiter of any allegation, and its decisions are final. Entrants entering the Piano Duet competition may also enter any other MTNA competitions for which they are eligible. (Refer to Video Files for Competition). Divided equally between the two pianists No editing is allowed. There will be no exceptions. If the entry involves two different states, the state of entry is determined by the teacher(s). Notification of selection or non-selection as finalists or non-finalists will be sent to all applicants on or about January 20, 2021. Application fee of $150, non-refundable, payable through the online application system. PERFORMANCE COMPETITION. Memorization is required for all repertoire. Movements or sections are acceptable. Repertoire must be listed accurately on the Application Form. The MTNA Competitions include Performance, Composition, Chamber Music, and the Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition. Application information is available online on the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) website. A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2020–2021 membership year. The program must contain compositions from at least two different periods of music (baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, contemporary). Students must be taught lessons in person in Northern Virginia. Programs over the time limit at any level of the competition will be cut at the judges' discretion. A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2020–2021 membership year. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Finalists are not permitted to contact or speak with any member of the jury at any time during the Competition. A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2020–2021 membership year. All repertoire submitted with the application must be prepared for each level of the competition (State, Division, National). Application deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 3:00, Piano, String (Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass) and Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone). Each piece must be uploaded as an individual video file. Application … There will be no exceptions. New York State Competition Date. Application form is available on the Guidelines from MTNA for State Video Competitions. Entrant, parents/guardians and teacher have read, understand and agree to the Guidelines for the 2019–2020 MTNA Competitions. Both teachers must be listed on the application and must pay current active MTNA dues or the Nonmember Teacher Entry Fee. Registration Deadline: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time, September 16, 2020 The movement or section must be complete. Cash Award: $5,000 MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. alto saxophone/tenor saxophone and so on). Entrants will abide by all copyright laws and have permission to use all music given to judges during the competitions as. MTNA understands that music teachers are facing many unique personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 health crisis. Students must play at current school grade. For the Preliminary Round, three adjudicators will evaluate and rank numerically all duos in order from highest to lowest. Second Prize Certificate, Cash Award: $1,000 Please direct all questions to MTNA at mtnanet@mtna.org. The video recording must be made with one fixed camera, mounted on a tripod, focused such that both pianists and pianos are visible. The decisions made by the jury of the Competition are final and are not subject to query, review or appeal. The deadline to enter and submit scores for the MTNA Composition Competition will be Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Application deadlines and competition dates are as follows: Applications for Chamber Music String and Chamber Music Wind will be available Nov. 4, 2020; Competition Agreement. One video file should be submitted for each composition. The residency requirements for international students who were unable to return to in-person classes in the U.S., but are continuing to study online with a teacher here. The MTNA Chamber Music Competitions will be a two-tier competition: a Preliminary Round and a Final Round, both by video submission only (Click Here for Details). The application must have accurate email addresses for entrant, teacher and parents. The MTNA National Student Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. The five duos with the highest cumulative scores will be the five finalists that advance to the final round. Entrants under age 18 have parent/guardian permission to enter MTNA competitions. For application and competition information, please visit the MTNA Competitions page. In the event of a tie(s) among the duos that are eligible to advance to the final round, the adjudicators will confer on the eligible duos so as to break the tie(s). Format: Video Video Upload Deadline: October 19, 2020 Registration Deadline: 3:00 P.M.Eastern Time, September 23, 2020 Winners will advance to the Southern Online-only Video Division Competitions. MTNA NEWS. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. National Coordinator: *Note the Chopin prize awarded at the national finals. It empowers music teachers nationwide to become better educators through networking, leadership, mentoring and educational opportunities. Completed application and uploaded videos due, Notification of finalist acceptance or non-acceptance. Entrant, parents/guardians and teacher have read, understand and agree to the Guidelines for the 2020–2021 MTNA Competitions. Participate by sending a video recording of your performance. Division Competitions. A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2019–2020 membership year. The division competitions will be a video round. Please direct all questions about the application to. Scanned copy of the performers’ birth certificates, passports or other official documents verifying date and place of birth. The purpose of the MTNA Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. Maximum performance time: twenty (20) minutes. Please note: The student's music teacher must be a current active member of MTNA and have paid dues or must pay the non-member fee of $150 prior to accessing the competition application. Young Artist Competition Official Accompanist Fees: $200 for sixty (60) minutes of rehearsal and competition performance. The MTNA National Student Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. Join today to make MTNA your partner in teaching! ), please visit the MTNA Competition page. Application information is available online on the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) website. The video must be of high and professional quality recorded at the same location. MTNA active membership dues must be paid before submission of the application. Teachers are encouraged to read the full composition competitions guidelines and submission requirements before entering. For the Preliminary Round, three adjudicators will evaluate and rank numerically all duos in order from highest to lowest. MTNA Competition (2018-2019) Elementary, Junior, Senior, and Young Artist Competitions The entry deadline for the 2017–2018 MTNA Student Competitions is Wednesday, September 12, 3:00 P.M. EASTERN time.Online applications will be available in August. Join VMTA! The online competition and live competition program may not exceed 40 minutes. You will receive further instructions from the competition coordinators regarding this process. The three-tiered Senior Performance Competitions begin with live state competitions. A $150 nonmember teacher fee will be assessed if entrant's teacher has not paid active membership dues for the 2020–2021 membership year. There will be no exceptions. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition. Repertoire must remain the same for both rounds. Entrant, parents/guardians and teacher have read, understand and agree to the Guidelines for the 2018–2019 MTNA Competitions. Woodwind entrants may perform on any instrument(s) of their choice (e.g. The program must contain repertoire from at least two different periods of music: baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic or contemporary. The 2021 MTNA National Conference will be a virtual conference. Application deadline for Junior, Senior and Young Artist is Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. MTNA Competition (2019-2020) Elementary, Junior, Senior, and Young Artist Competitions The entry deadline for the 2018–2019 MTNA Student Competitions is Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 3:00 P.M. EASTERN time.Online applications will be available in August. Application deadline for Junior, Senior and Young Artist has been extended to Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 3:00. There will be no exceptions. Lift your teaching to new heights. MTNA Membership Delivers: Entrants are limited to one entry per category. There will be no exceptions. Application information will be available online on the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) website in August. Please note: uploading videos to YouTube will occur after the registration deadline of September 16. Each entrant must: Study with a teacher who is (1) a member of MTNA or (2) pay the Nonmember Teacher Fee of $150. Division competitions will be an ONLINE-ONLY VIDEO round. Only the original members of the duo may compete in the finals. First Prize Certificate, Cash Award: $3,000 The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition is open to pianists between the ages of 18–29 during the time of the competition (September 4, 2020–March 16, 2021). High-quality performance video files, totaling 30–40 minutes, suitable for evaluation.