Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) offers students the opportunity to participate in special state-wide programs through their MTAC member teachers. These programs enable students to take their musical education to the next level through exposure to a high level of competition, critique and feedback from music educators and potential interaction with professional musicians.
Benefits include:
Enhanced learning in the areas of performance and composition
Competitions and recitals showcasing student talent and advancement
Opportunity for cash prizes and awards for participating students for certain programs
Possible performance opportunity at the MTAC State Convention
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Certificate of Merit
The Certificate of Merit program (CM) is a graded student evaluation covering performance, technique, ear training, sight reading, and theory. This program is available for piano, violin, cello, viola, flute, French horn, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, euphonium, trombone, trumpet, voice, harp and guitar. Students receive the evaluator’s comments and a certificate. There are awards and other performance opportunities for students who excel.
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Piano Concerto and Solo Competition
During the Piano Concerto/Solo Competition, students perform a solo work or concerto movement before a panel of judges in a highly competitive setting. Regional auditions are held in Northern and Southern California. Finalists from each division advance to the State Finals at the State Convention.
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VOCE
VOCE is a prestigious competition for vocalists, strings, winds/brass, and chamber music at the Branch and State levels. VOCE stands for Vocalists, Orchestral Instrumentalists and Chamber Ensembles. VOCE was created to provide solo and chamber ensemble opportunities for students.
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Adult Performance
This program is for adult students and teachers. Each solo or ensemble participant is entitled to 60 minutes of coaching in any combination of private sessions, master classes or a recital performance.
