Competitions
This page contains information about the MTNA National Performance and Composition Competitions and about the NMTA Nebraska-only competitions. For more information, contact Elise Hepworth at elhepwo1@wsc.edu.
Winners of MTNA and Nebraska Only competitions as well as NMTA Award and MTNA Foundation Fellow Recipients will be announced in the winter edition of the NMTA Newsletter. Teachers and parents of student winners as well as NMTA and MTNA Award Recipients are encouraged to submit articles regarding their awards to the media, including TV stations, radios, newspapers, and various newsletters. A press kit may be downloaded at www.Lincoln.org, which includes a sample press release, publicity tips, and contact information for all Nebraska newspapers, TV and radio stations. Also, consider utilizing college public relations and communications departments if possible.
Here are sample press releases that may be more specific to your situation.
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 National Conference in March.
| Date: | October 13-14, 2011 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | 12:00 Midnight, Sept. 13, 2011 |
| Location: | Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Contact: | Elise Hepworth 509-290-9691 elhepwo1@wsc.edu |
| Link: | MTNA Competition website |
NMTA Junior Competition (Nebraska only)
These competitions are for students ages 11-14. 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 15, 2011 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | September 10, 2011 |
| Location: | Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, NE |
| Contact: | Diane Hil 402-330-1899 dihill@tconl.com |
| Link: | |
| Registration: | Download Registration Form |
NMTA Senior Competition (Nebraska only)
These competitions are for students ages 15-18. 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 15, 2011 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | September 10, 2011 |
| Location: | Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, NE |
| Contact: | Diane Hill 402-330-1899 dihill@tconl.com |
| Link: | |
| Registration: | Download Registration Form |
NMTA Young Artist Competition (Nebraska only)
These competitions are for students ages 19-26. This event is state-level only. Please refer to the NMTA Student Festival and Competition Manual for requirements.
| Date: | October 13-15, 2011 |
| Postmark deadline for entries: | September 10, 2011 |
| Location: | Nebraska Wesleyan, Lincoln, NE |
| Contact: | Diane Hill 402-330-1899 dihill@tconl.com |
| Link: | |
| Registration: | Download Registration Form |