Evaluator FAQs

Professional and active music teachers and adjudicators.

Anyone can apply. Preference will be given to those with adjudicating experience.

Complete the online application.

$15.00 per evaluation, which is for listening to up to 15 minutes of music and providing constructive feedback.

MTNA will send compensation monthly.

One week.

Evaluators are responsible for letting the eFestival manager know when they are not available.

Yes. This lends credibility to your comments.

MTNA will handle all correspondence from the entrant or the entrant’s teacher. If you receive any communication, forward it to the eFestival manager.

No, but membership in MTNA is strongly encouraged. Join Now.

Yes.

Yes, although a great majority of the performances will be beginner to intermediate.

You can view the videos on any device that has an internet connection, however we recommend using a computer (with good speakers) for the best experience.

Videos may be evaluated from any device, including computer, tablet, phone. It would be helpful to have good speakers.

Comments should be based on common musical elements that do not require a score, such as expression, balance, dynamics, projection of melody and the like.

Reference the place in the video (for example, at 1’40”, you handled the complicated rhythm well).

Your comments will be evaluated to ensure they maintain the spirit of the eFestival, which is to provide constructive feedback, offer suggestions for improvement, and validate what the performer is doing well. This is meant to be a positive experience.

Up to 4 weeks

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