2012 Registration Forms and Instructions
If you have not already visited the Event information page for an event, it is recommended that you do that before going directly to the registration form. There is important information on the event pages that may not be on the registration forms!
Here are the direct links to the registration forms for the following events:
MTNA Competitions Music Release Form and Guidelines
Click here to download the MTNA Competitions Music Release form.
Guidelines for Educational Uses of Music
The following guidelines were developed and approved in April 1976 by the Music
Composer Classification List
This list is not exclusive. If you have repertoire concerns, please contact the appropriate national coordinator.
Baroque (B); Classical (C); Romantic (R); Impressionistic (I); Contemporary (Con)
2012 MTNA Student Composition Competition
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. All Applications and MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE at www.mtna.org. Application deadline is mid-September, 2012 (the date will be available May, 2012).
2012 MTNA Student Performance Competition
The April/May issue of American Music Teacher Magazine contains a supplement with all the necessary information, which can also be found on the national website, www.mtna.org. Entries for the MTNA Student Performance Competition must be completed online by midnight EDT, Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
2012 High School Scholarship Competition
For any student, resident in New Jersey, who is graduating from high school and plans to major in music in college. The winners will perform at the NJMTA State Conference in mid-November. Entries must be postmarked no later than Thursday, September 13, 2012.
2012 New Jersey Composer Commission Competition
Each year, NJMTA commissions a NJ composer to write pieces for this competition: three piano pieces of different levels, one flute/violin/cello and piano ensemble. Registration entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, October 1, 2012.
2012 State Conference Master Class Auditions for Pianists
The Master Class Audition for Pianists is held each year in November. The winners will perform for the Guest Artist at the Advanced Master Class session during the State Conference. Entries must be postmarked no later than Thursday, September 20, 2012.
2012 Young Musicians Competition – Voice
Students of any age are invited to compete. Students will be grouped according to their age as of October 1st of the competition year. More details could be found at Young Musicians Competition for Piano. Entries must be postmarked no later than Monday, October 1, 2012.
2012 Young Musicians Competition – Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion
Entries for the Young Musicians Competition – Winds, Brass and Percussion must be postmarked no later than Monday, October 1, 2012. Entries mailed after this date will be returned.
2012 Young Musicians Competition – Chinese Instruments
Young Musicians Competition – Chinese Folk Instruments. Entries must be postmarked no later than Thursday, September 20, 2012. Entries mailed after that date will be returned.
2012 Young Musicians Competition – Piano
Registrations must be postmarked no later than Thursday, September 20, 2012. A late fee of $35 is charged for entries postmarked between September 21 and September 24.