2007-2008 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
MTNA Foundation Fund