MTNA Competitive Events
The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. These include various Performance and Composition Competitions, each consisting of either two tiers (Division and National rounds) or three (State Level preceding Division).
Performance Competitions in Piano, Piano Duet, Strings, and Woodwinds are three-tiered, with the state round held annually in the fall. Each year FSMTF presents monetary awards to student winners of Florida MTNA Competitions. Single entrants in an event will automatically advance to the online Southern Division Competitions but are not eligible for monetary awards.
See the links below for further details about these events, and for information about the two-tiered contests: Brass and Voice Performance Competitions, Composition, Chamber Music, and the MTNA-Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition.
Performance Competitions in Piano, Piano Duet, Strings, and Woodwinds are three-tiered, with the state round held annually in the fall. Each year FSMTF presents monetary awards to student winners of Florida MTNA Competitions. Single entrants in an event will automatically advance to the online Southern Division Competitions but are not eligible for monetary awards.
See the links below for further details about these events, and for information about the two-tiered contests: Brass and Voice Performance Competitions, Composition, Chamber Music, and the MTNA-Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition.
- A list of all available Awards and Scholarships is available for viewing and downloading.
- See the Handbook of Student Activities for general information about MTNA Competitive Events.
- Web link to MTNA Competitions.
Contacts:
- Vice President for MTNA Competitions: Anastasiya Naplekova
- Junior Performance Competitions Coordinator: Kwang Ho Lee
- * Junior Chopin Prize: There will be a Junior Chopin Prize for those who include Chopin in their programs
- Senior Performance Competition Coordinator: Ruby Lee
* Senior Chopin Prize: There will be a Senior Chopin Prize for those who include Chopin in their programs - Young Artist Competition Coordinator: Lesia Schulha
- Composition Competition (held separately) Coordinator: Cathy Albergo
The state winners go to the Southern Division Competitions and those winners go to the National Competitions held at the National Conferences.
Accompanist: Instrumentalists and Vocalists should note that MTNA does NOT provide an accompanist for the State Level of competition. If you are travelling from farther away and are unable to secure an accompanist, please contact Anastasiya Naplekova or your competition coordinator.
MTNA eFestival
MTNA’s online eFestival provides professional feedback on piano performances, and you don’t have to leave home to participate!
Still on the fence about participating? Here are a few perks of the MTNA eFestival:
Still on the fence about participating? Here are a few perks of the MTNA eFestival:
- Open to any age and skill level!
- MTNA eFestival evaluators will accept and critique any repertoire of your choosing.
- There is no deadline—you may practice and upload at your own speed!
- The eFestival provides a way for participants to get feedback whether studying with a teacher or not!
- Perfect for those with performance anxiety.
- You will receive your feedback, via email, in 2–3 weeks.
- Participation does not require any sight-reading or memorization.
- The eFestival is perfect for those preparing for competitions, auditions or solo recitals.
- You are not required to use advanced recording technology. Entrants can record and upload videos using their cell phones!
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