MTNA Competitive Events

MTNA Competitive Events are competitions with monetary awards, usually held during the Annual State conference. Each year FSMTF presents awards to student winners of Florida MTNA Competitions. Single entrants in an event will automatically advance to the online Southern Division Competitions, and are not eligible for monetary awards.
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​Dear FSMTA colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that the 2023 Florida MTNA performance competitions will take place in-person at Florida Gulf Coast University's Bower School of Music November 11-12th (10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965) on November 11-12. Competitive events will be held in the following divisions: Young Artist (Ages 19-26), Senior (Ages 15-18), and Junior (Ages 11-14). Students may enter in the following categories: Piano, Piano Duet (Senior only), String, Woodwind, Brass, Voice. All national final rounds will be held in March 2023 at the MTNA National Conference in Reno, Nevada.

For repertoire requirements and more information, please visit this link on the MTNA website. Competition application forms will be available on MTNA’s website in August. The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 14 at 3:00 PM, Eastern. We look forward to many wonderful performances, and please email pianoperformancearts@gmail.com if you have questions about the competitions.

Regards, 
Aline Giampietro Trifonov
VP of Florida MTNA Competitive Events
Contacts:
  • Junior Performance Competitions Coordinator: Yoon Hwang
  •      *  Junior Chopin Prize: There will be a Junior Chopin Prize for those who include Chopin in their programs
  • Senior Performance Competition Coordinator: Lesia Schulha
          *  Senior Chopin Prize:  There will be a Senior Chopin Prize for those who include Chopin in their programs
  • Young Artist Competition Coordinator: Agnieszka Zick
  • 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 Aline Giampietro Trifonov 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:

  • 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!​​
​--> More information or to enter the MTNA eFestival.

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