National Coordinator: Michael Dean, NCTM
Registration Will Open August 4, 2025
NEW THIS YEAR!—For every category, entrants can only enter 10 minutes over the maximum time allowed at the National Round. SEE REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS BELOW FOR TIMES!
The three-tiered Junior Performance Competitions begin with State Competitions. States have the option to hold live or video competitions. Search for your state to verify the type of competition and other details. The winners/representatives of each state’s competitions advance to a video-only division competition. All videos will receive comments from the judges. Division winners/representatives will compete in person at the National Finals during the annual MTNA National Conference. In the event that the MTNA National Conference is cancelled, the finals will be a video round.
Awards made possible by Kawai America
Award for best performance of a work written by a Black composer will be given by Ebony Music, Inc.: $500 cash prize. Visit the Ebony Music website for suggested repertoire.
Award for best performance of a work written by Chopin will be given by the Chopin Foundation of the U.S.: $500 cash prize.
Awards made possible by the MTNA Foundation Fund
Registration Will Open August 4, 2025, for: Piano, Strings, Woodwinds (all levels) Senior Piano Duet
Registration Will Open November 1, 2025, on Acceptd: Chamber Music Senior Brass and Voice Young Artist Brass and Voice