FSMTA Pre-College and Collegiate Guitar Competition
The first place winner receives a cash award from the Florida State Music Teachers Foundation, and other contestants receive certificates.
Rules Applicable to All FSMTA Student Competitions
Student Eligibility: All students must pay an application fee to enter competitive events. The application fee is $40.
Teacher requirements: Teachers who are members of FSMTA pay no fee for their students to enter the competition. Non-member teachers are required to pay an $80 non-member teacher fee. FSMTA teachers who renewed their membership after October 1 will also be required to pay an $80 fee. This fee must be paid at the time of the application and made payable to FSMTA. This is a separate fee from the student application fee!
Competition Rules: At least one copy of the repertoire, unmarked except for measure numbers, shall be presented to the judges. All entrants must abide by the federal Copyright Law. Photocopies are strongly discouraged. Entrants using photocopies or PDFs downloaded from the Internet may be asked to complete the Music Release Form verifying that they have permission to use this music. Should a contestant have a bona fide reason for using a photocopy, he must notify the competition chairman in writing in advance of the competition.
Audio or video recording and photography of the competitions and winners concerts are strongly discouraged.
Three judges having no current connection with any student entered will audition students on performance. All decisions of the judges are final and will not be subject to further review. Judges have the right to declare no winner. One entrant in a competition category does not automatically guarantee a winner.
Questions or problems arising from competitions should be handled by the teacher of the student through the appropriate competition chairman. Parents are not allowed to contact any competition chairman or judge.
Rules Applicable to All FSMTA Student Competitions
Student Eligibility: All students must pay an application fee to enter competitive events. The application fee is $40.
Teacher requirements: Teachers who are members of FSMTA pay no fee for their students to enter the competition. Non-member teachers are required to pay an $80 non-member teacher fee. FSMTA teachers who renewed their membership after October 1 will also be required to pay an $80 fee. This fee must be paid at the time of the application and made payable to FSMTA. This is a separate fee from the student application fee!
Competition Rules: At least one copy of the repertoire, unmarked except for measure numbers, shall be presented to the judges. All entrants must abide by the federal Copyright Law. Photocopies are strongly discouraged. Entrants using photocopies or PDFs downloaded from the Internet may be asked to complete the Music Release Form verifying that they have permission to use this music. Should a contestant have a bona fide reason for using a photocopy, he must notify the competition chairman in writing in advance of the competition.
Audio or video recording and photography of the competitions and winners concerts are strongly discouraged.
Three judges having no current connection with any student entered will audition students on performance. All decisions of the judges are final and will not be subject to further review. Judges have the right to declare no winner. One entrant in a competition category does not automatically guarantee a winner.
Questions or problems arising from competitions should be handled by the teacher of the student through the appropriate competition chairman. Parents are not allowed to contact any competition chairman or judge.
Other rules for the Pre-College and Collegiate Guitar Competition:
Eligibility:
Repertoire Requirements: Contestants must perform two or three memorized pieces or movements from contrasting style periods, with a total length of 15 to 20 minutes. Programs exceeding 20 minutes will be stopped. No concerto movements will be accepted.
Eligibility:
- Pre-College level: Student must be a Florida resident and currently studying with a guitar teacher.
- College level: Any student registered in guitar study at a private or public university in the State of Florida. (Note: ages 18-26, with contestant’s age to be determined as of June 1, 2016. Because the competition usually takes place in May or June, the student must have been registered in the semester prior to the competition.)
Repertoire Requirements: Contestants must perform two or three memorized pieces or movements from contrasting style periods, with a total length of 15 to 20 minutes. Programs exceeding 20 minutes will be stopped. No concerto movements will be accepted.
Instructions for all applicants:
12534 Ashglen Dr. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Any questions should be directed to Chairman contact Erin Bennett at (904) 271-1002, 12534 Ashglen Dr. N., Jacksonville, FL 32224, e.bennett@unf.edu. If you are unable to reach Erin Bennett, please contact Mary Beth Purchase at (954) 684-5334 or via e-mail at fsmtapresident@gmail.com
Important: Deadline for submission of all application materials is March 31st.
Application materials include:
- The Pre-College and Collegiate Guitar Competition will take place with the FSMTA Competitive Events. The dates, location and details can be found on the FSMTA Competitive Events page. Friday is for rehearsals only. All auditions will take place on Saturday.
- The winners shall submit a short, 250 words or less, biography with a digital photo as an attachment via email to e.bennett@unf.edu one week after winning. It is the teacher’s responsibility that this information is submitted in a timely manner.
- An application fee of $40 and a printed copy of the Application page should be mailed to: (Make the check payable to FSMTA.)
12534 Ashglen Dr. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Any questions should be directed to Chairman contact Erin Bennett at (904) 271-1002, 12534 Ashglen Dr. N., Jacksonville, FL 32224, e.bennett@unf.edu. If you are unable to reach Erin Bennett, please contact Mary Beth Purchase at (954) 684-5334 or via e-mail at fsmtapresident@gmail.com
Important: Deadline for submission of all application materials is March 31st.
Application materials include:
- Application form below (submitted electronically)
- Application fee (to be mailed)
- Printed copy of application form below (to be mailed)