Description: This event is a non-competitive opportunity for honors students to perform for an audience and receive an evaluation by a judge.
Fee: $18 per student, non-refundable
Only teachers may submit fees in one payment only to our MSMTA PayPal account, (Account email ID: [email protected]) by the deadline date.
Deadline: Teachers must submit student entries online by the deadline date which is 1 month before the event.
Guidelines:
A judge rates each performance on Correct Notes, Tempo, Rhythm, Technique, Pedaling, Dynamics, Memorization, Balance, Interpretation, and Stage Presence.
Ratings – Superior, Excellent, Good, and Fair (needs improvement)
There is no limit to the number of entries per teacher.
Students may play one piece of standard literature from any music period, except for popular music.
All pieces must be well prepared. Memory is required.
All participants are awarded a trophy.
The maximum performance time for each student is 4 minutes. No exceptions.
The piece must be played in its entirety. Sections of longer pieces may not be cut to meet the time limit.
Please eliminate repeats unless the total time of the piece is less than 2 minutes including repeats.
Pieces must be at least 8 non-repeating measures long, using both hands.
Each student must have their own music. Sheet music or books may NOT be shared between students.
Original music must be provided for the judges. All measures must be numbered. No illegal photocopies allowed. Purchased digital copies are allowed when accompanied by the Digital Purchase Verification Form.
The student’s name must be written on the front cover of the book, at the top. Teacher’s names cannot be on music.
Students and guests are to follow the MSMTA Performance Etiquette Guidelines provided by their teacher. This includes the Dress Code Requirement of concert attire: dresses, skirts, or dress pants for girls; dress pants and button-down shirt for boys. NO jeans or shorts.
Teachers and are to dress appropriately in business attire. No jeans, shorts, or tennis shoes.
Students will be grouped into 4 recitals beginning at 1:00, 2:15, 3:30, and 4:45.
Students have a 1st and 2nd choice of recital times.
Once scheduling is finalized, no changes can be made.
Students who arrive late will not be permitted to play.
Students who arrive with no music may play at the discretion of the judge but will not receive an evaluation or trophy.
Students and all other attendees are expected to stay for the entire recital.
All guests are welcome. Parking is free and there is no admission charge.