2009–2010 MTNA PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION COMPETITIONS
The MTNA Student Competitions consist of three levels: State Competition, Division Competition and National Finals.
PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS
The purposes of the Music Teachers National Association Performance
competitions are to provide educational experiences for students and
teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and
their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. The state
competitions are considered the primary educational level with the
division and national levels showcasing outstanding performance and
honoring significant pedagogical achievement.
MTNA Junior Performance Competitions
Sponsored by:
- Kawai America, sponsor of the piano competition
- Yamaha Corp. of America, Orchesral Strings Department, sponsor of the string competition
- MTNA Foundation Fund, sponsor of the woodwind competition
MTNA Senior Performance Competitions
Sponsored by:
- Yamaha Corp. of America, Piano Division, sponsor of the piano competition
- Dallas Weekley & Nancy Arganbright, sponsor of the piano duet competition
- MTNA Foundation Fund, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions
MTNA Young Artist Performance Competitions
Sponsored by:
- Steinway & Sons, sponsor of the piano competition
- MTNA Foundation Fund, sponsor of the brass, string, voice and woodwind competitions
MTNA Chamber Music Performance Competition
Sponsored by:
- Allen I. McHose Scholarship Fund
COMPOSITION COMPETITIONS
The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association composition
competition is to encourage creativity and self-expression in student
musicians through the art of composing and to recognize their
achievements, as well as the significant work of their teachers.
MTNA Composition Competitions
Sponsored by:
- Morty and Iris Manus, sponsors of the elementary and junior competitions
- Hal Leonard Corporation, sponsor of the senior competition
- MTNA Foundation Fund, sponsors of the young artist competition