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Who is eligible?
There are two ways students become eligible for the Student Workshop Auditions:
Any student who participates in a Student Workshop/Rally and is recommended by a judge.
Any student who receives a distinguished rating from a judge in a Student Workshop/Rally.
May a student enter both the Elementary Bluegrass Competition AND the Student Workshop
Auditions?
No, you have to make a choice.
Are there any age or grade restrictions for students?
Yes. The students should be in grades K-6 in the year of their current local workshop. Students older than 6th
grade at the time of their local workshop are not eligible for the KMTA Workshop. Older beginner students
should enter the KMTA Jr/Sr Workshop.
What about repertoire?
Each student is required to play two pieces in contrasting styles (fast-slow, lyric-rhythmic, legato-staccato,
etc.) BY MEMORY. A third piece may be added at the teacher’s discretion.
Repertoire must be standard piano literature. That means: no pop or folk piano reductions, no orchestral, or
instrumental reductions, no hymns or hymn arrangements.
Pieces may be selected from the method books, but they should have good musical value (in other words, don’t
use a piece that is just drilling a rhythm pattern or new interval, etc.)
The entire piece must be played. That means a student may NOT play just the A section of a selected piece or
just the exposition section of a sonata movement. It does not mean that an entire sonata must be played, just
entire movements.
Does the repertoire HAVE to be classical music?
No, in fact teachers often select one piece from classical literature books and another piece that is lighter in
nature, possibly one of those special sheet music pieces students love to play. If desired, both pieces may be
non-classical in nature.
Are there any requirements for the teachers?
Yes, teachers MUST be current members of MTNA/KMTA. We check with the state membership chair to be
sure every teacher entering students has joined our organization. Members’ dues should be paid by September
1st. However, if a nonmember enters students in this event a $20 one-time entry fee must be included with the
student’s registration. Please make the check to KMTA.
What about the fee?
There is a $15 non-refundable fee for each student (or ensemble) entered in the Student Workshop Auditions.
Exactly what goes on the day of the Elementary Auditions?
You will receive a schedule of audition and recital time approximately two weeks before the event. Students
should arrive early enough to register at their assigned time and find their way to the audition room. Practice
rooms will be available prior to students’ assigned performance time.
Students MUST have their music for the judges to follow during their audition. Students not having the original
music for judges may not be allowed to perform. All music will be checked at the registration desk and again
before the student enters the audition room. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MEASURES AND/OR SYSTEMS
ARE NUMBERED.
Parents are not allowed in the audition room. Of course parents and other family members are encouraged to
attend the recitals. Students perform one piece for the recital by memory (except for ensembles of which
memorization is not required).
Every student receives an evaluation by a judge and a certificate for participating in the Student Workshop
Auditions.
How can you get in touch with me?
Email: mbgreen127@windstream.net
Address: Melissa Green; PO Box 127: Argillite, KY 41121
(DOWNLOAD WORD DOCUMENT)
Who is eligible?
There are two ways students become eligible for the Student Workshop Auditions:
*Any student who participates in a Student Workshop/Rally and is recommended by a judge.
*Any student who receives a distinguished rating from a judge in a Student Workshop/Rally.
May a student enter both the Bluegrass Competition AND the Student Workshop Auditions?
No, you have to make a choice.
Are there any age or grade restrictions for students?
Yes. The students should be in grades 7-12 in the year of their current local workshop. Students younger than
7th grade at the time of their local workshop are not eligible for the KMTA Jr/Sr Workshop. Younger students
should be entered into the elementary student workshop.
What about repertoire?
Each student is required to play two pieces in contrasting styles (fast-slow, lyric-rhythmic, legato-staccato,
etc.) BY MEMORY. A third piece may be added at the teacher’s discretion.
Repertoire must be standard piano literature, beginning to mid-intermediate levels. That means: no pop or folk
piano reductions, no orchestral, or instrumental reductions, no hymns or hymn arrangements, unless performed
by an ensemble. The Student Workshops are designed for the older beginner to early-intermediate student.
More advanced repertoire programs should be entered in the Bluegrass or MTNA Competitions.
Pieces may be selected from the method books, but they should have good musical value (in other words, don’t
use a piece that is just drilling a rhythm pattern or new interval, etc.)
The entire piece must be played. That means a student may NOT play just the A section of a selected piece or
just the exposition section of a sonata movement. It does not mean that an entire sonata must be played, just
entire movements.
Does the repertoire HAVE to be classical music?
No, in fact teachers often select one piece from classical literature books and another piece that is lighter in
nature, possibly one of those special sheet music pieces students love to play. If desired, both pieces may be
non-classical in nature.
Are there any requirements for the teachers?
Yes, teachers MUST be current members of MTNA/KMTA. We check with the state membership chair to be
sure every teacher entering students has joined our organization. Members’ dues should be paid by September
1st. However, if a nonmember enters students in this event a $20 one-time entry fee must be included with the
student’s registration. Please make the check to KMTA.
What about the fee?
There is a $15 non-refundable fee for each student (or ensemble) entered in the Student Workshop Auditions.
Exactly what goes on the day of the Auditions?
You will receive a schedule of audition and recital time approximately two weeks before the event. Students
should arrive early enough to register at their assigned time and find their way to the audition room. Practice
rooms will be available prior to students’ assigned performance time.
Students MUST have their music for the judges to follow during their audition. Students not having the original
music for judges may not be allowed to perform. All music will be checked at the registration desk and again
before the student enters the audition room. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MEASURES AND/OR SYSTEMS
ARE NUMBERED.
Parents are not allowed in the audition room. Of course parents and other family members are encouraged to
attend the recitals. During adjudication, the judge will select one of the student’s pieces to be performed at the
recital. Solo works should be performed by memory. Memorization is not required for ensembles.
Every student receives an evaluation by a judge and a certificate for participating in the Jr./Sr. Student
Workshop Auditions.
How can you get in touch with me?
Email: mbgreen127@windstream.net
Address: Melissa Green; PO Box 127: Argillite, KY 41121
2009 GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT WORKSHOP
AUDITIONS AT KMTA CONFERENCES
ELEMENTARY GUIDELINES
JR/SR GUIDELINES
Who is eligible?
There are two ways students become eligible for the Student Workshop Auditions:
Any student who participates in a Student Workshop/Rally and is recommended by a judge.
Any student who receives a distinguished rating from a judge in a Student Workshop/Rally.
May a student enter both the Elementary Bluegrass Competition AND the Student Workshop
Auditions?
No, you have to make a choice.
Are there any age or grade restrictions for students?
Yes. The students should be in grades K-6 in the year of their current local workshop. Students older than 6th
grade at the time of their local workshop are not eligible for the KMTA Workshop. Older beginner students
should enter the KMTA Jr/Sr Workshop.
What about repertoire?
Each student is required to play two pieces in contrasting styles (fast-slow, lyric-rhythmic, legato-staccato,
etc.) BY MEMORY. A third piece may be added at the teacher’s discretion.
Repertoire must be standard piano literature. That means: no pop or folk piano reductions, no orchestral, or
instrumental reductions, no hymns or hymn arrangements.
Pieces may be selected from the method books, but they should have good musical value (in other words, don’t
use a piece that is just drilling a rhythm pattern or new interval, etc.)
The entire piece must be played. That means a student may NOT play just the A section of a selected piece or
just the exposition section of a sonata movement. It does not mean that an entire sonata must be played, just
entire movements.
Does the repertoire HAVE to be classical music?
No, in fact teachers often select one piece from classical literature books and another piece that is lighter in
nature, possibly one of those special sheet music pieces students love to play. If desired, both pieces may be
non-classical in nature.
Are there any requirements for the teachers?
Yes, teachers MUST be current members of MTNA/KMTA. We check with the state membership chair to be
sure every teacher entering students has joined our organization. Members’ dues should be paid by September
1st. However, if a nonmember enters students in this event a $20 one-time entry fee must be included with the
student’s registration. Please make the check to KMTA.
What about the fee?
There is a $15 non-refundable fee for each student (or ensemble) entered in the Student Workshop Auditions.
Exactly what goes on the day of the Elementary Auditions?
You will receive a schedule of audition and recital time approximately two weeks before the event. Students
should arrive early enough to register at their assigned time and find their way to the audition room. Practice
rooms will be available prior to students’ assigned performance time.
Students MUST have their music for the judges to follow during their audition. Students not having the original
music for judges may not be allowed to perform. All music will be checked at the registration desk and again
before the student enters the audition room. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MEASURES AND/OR SYSTEMS
ARE NUMBERED.
Parents are not allowed in the audition room. Of course parents and other family members are encouraged to
attend the recitals. Students perform one piece for the recital by memory (except for ensembles of which
memorization is not required).
Every student receives an evaluation by a judge and a certificate for participating in the Student Workshop
Auditions.
How can you get in touch with me?
Email: mbgreen127@windstream.net
Address: Melissa Green; PO Box 127: Argillite, KY 41121
(DOWNLOAD WORD DOCUMENT)
Who is eligible?
There are two ways students become eligible for the Student Workshop Auditions:
*Any student who participates in a Student Workshop/Rally and is recommended by a judge.
*Any student who receives a distinguished rating from a judge in a Student Workshop/Rally.
May a student enter both the Bluegrass Competition AND the Student Workshop Auditions?
No, you have to make a choice.
Are there any age or grade restrictions for students?
Yes. The students should be in grades 7-12 in the year of their current local workshop. Students younger than
7th grade at the time of their local workshop are not eligible for the KMTA Jr/Sr Workshop. Younger students
should be entered into the elementary student workshop.
What about repertoire?
Each student is required to play two pieces in contrasting styles (fast-slow, lyric-rhythmic, legato-staccato,
etc.) BY MEMORY. A third piece may be added at the teacher’s discretion.
Repertoire must be standard piano literature, beginning to mid-intermediate levels. That means: no pop or folk
piano reductions, no orchestral, or instrumental reductions, no hymns or hymn arrangements, unless performed
by an ensemble. The Student Workshops are designed for the older beginner to early-intermediate student.
More advanced repertoire programs should be entered in the Bluegrass or MTNA Competitions.
Pieces may be selected from the method books, but they should have good musical value (in other words, don’t
use a piece that is just drilling a rhythm pattern or new interval, etc.)
The entire piece must be played. That means a student may NOT play just the A section of a selected piece or
just the exposition section of a sonata movement. It does not mean that an entire sonata must be played, just
entire movements.
Does the repertoire HAVE to be classical music?
No, in fact teachers often select one piece from classical literature books and another piece that is lighter in
nature, possibly one of those special sheet music pieces students love to play. If desired, both pieces may be
non-classical in nature.
Are there any requirements for the teachers?
Yes, teachers MUST be current members of MTNA/KMTA. We check with the state membership chair to be
sure every teacher entering students has joined our organization. Members’ dues should be paid by September
1st. However, if a nonmember enters students in this event a $20 one-time entry fee must be included with the
student’s registration. Please make the check to KMTA.
What about the fee?
There is a $15 non-refundable fee for each student (or ensemble) entered in the Student Workshop Auditions.
Exactly what goes on the day of the Auditions?
You will receive a schedule of audition and recital time approximately two weeks before the event. Students
should arrive early enough to register at their assigned time and find their way to the audition room. Practice
rooms will be available prior to students’ assigned performance time.
Students MUST have their music for the judges to follow during their audition. Students not having the original
music for judges may not be allowed to perform. All music will be checked at the registration desk and again
before the student enters the audition room. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MEASURES AND/OR SYSTEMS
ARE NUMBERED.
Parents are not allowed in the audition room. Of course parents and other family members are encouraged to
attend the recitals. During adjudication, the judge will select one of the student’s pieces to be performed at the
recital. Solo works should be performed by memory. Memorization is not required for ensembles.
Every student receives an evaluation by a judge and a certificate for participating in the Jr./Sr. Student
Workshop Auditions.
How can you get in touch with me?
Email: mbgreen127@windstream.net
Address: Melissa Green; PO Box 127: Argillite, KY 41121
2009 GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT WORKSHOP
AUDITIONS AT KMTA CONFERENCES
ELEMENTARY GUIDELINES
JR/SR GUIDELINES
Kentucky Music Teachers' Association
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