Competitions
This page contains information about the MTNA National Performance and Composition Competitions and about the NMTA Nebraska-only competitions. For more information, contact Linda Christensen at lichris1@wsc.edu.
MTNA Performance & Composition Competitions
This is the deadline for MTNA competitions in performance and composition. Winners and representatives in this event compete at Division level in January. Winners of Division will compete at the MTNA Conference.
| Date: | October 15-16, 2009 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | September 15, 2009 |
| Location: | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
| Contact: | Linda Christensen 402-375-7514 lichris1@wsc.edu |
| Link: | MTNA Competition website |
NMTA Collegiate Competition (Nebraska only)
This competition is for college-level performances. This event is state-level only. Please refer to the NMTA Student Festival and Competition Manual for requirements.
| Date: | October 17, 2009 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | September 15, 2009 |
| Location: | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
| Contact: | Lisa Albee 308-380-0213 lbalbee@ymail.com |
| Link: | |
| Registration: | Download Registration Form |
NMTA High School Competition (Nebraska only)
This competition is for high school-level performances. The student must have qualified at the previous district festival. (Qualification includes receiving a I or II performance rating, passing the theory test with a grade of 60% or better, and completing sight reading.) Please refer to the NMTA Student Festival and Competition Manual for requirements. This event is state-level only.
| Date: | October 17, 2009 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | September 15, 2009 |
| Location: | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
| Contact: | Lisa Albee 308-380-0213 lbalbee@ymail.com |
| Link: | |
| Registration: | Download Registration Form |
MTNA 2008 Winners
Winners / Representatives in the Nebraska State level of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) performance / composition competitions
left to right: Senior Woodwind Representative, Christopher Gugel (Teacher, David Nabb, Kearney);
Young Artist Piano Winner: Sarah Cornell (Teacher: Paul Parker, Omaha)
Senior Piano Duet Representatives: Anna Heldund & Andrea Bornman (Teacher, Nancy Schoen, Lincoln)
Junior Piano Winner: Daniel Selzle (Teacher: Anne Madison, Omaha)
Composition: Timothy Vallier (Teacher, Roger Foltz, UNO)
Not Pictured: Young Artist Brass Winner: Nicholas Kenney, Horn (Teacher, Alan Mattingly, Lincoln)
Senior Piano Winner: Grace Lyden (Teacher, James Johnson, UNO)
Strings Representative: Nadia Maudhoo (Teacher, Anne Nagosky, Omaha)
Senior Composition Winner: Mitchell Breeling (Teacher, Regina Carnazzo, Omaha)