2008-2009 MTNA PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION COMPETITIONS
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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:
Baldwin Piano Company, sponsor of the piano competition
Yamaha Corp. of America, Orchesral Strings Department, sponsor of the string competition
The MTNA Foundation Fund, sponsor of the brass and woodwind competitions
MTNA Senior Performance Competitions
Sponsored by:
Yamaha Corp. of America, Piano Division, sponsor of the piano competition
Kawai America, sponsor of the piano duet competition
The 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
The 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 Student Composition Competitions
Sponsored by:
Morty and Iris Manus, sponsors of the elementary and junior competitions
Hal Leonard Corporation, sponsor of the senior competition
Carl Fischer Music and the MTNA Foundation Fund, sponsors of the young artist competition