| Events for 2006-2007 |
MUSIC MASTERS
This is a performance/sharing group of teachers who perform for each other on the last Wednesday of the
month. Each teacher may play one piece or one movement not to exceed eight minutes in length.
Memorization is not required. This event is offered at two locations, both equipped with two pianos. There is
no fee and dress is casual.
Group #1: Meets at the home of Betty Jane Ruckman. For more info contact Betty Jane at 314-831-0215
ADULT STUDENTS RECITAL
This activity is for adult students of all ages and all levels of playing--beginner to advanced. There is no
memorization requirement. Students may play one or two selections. There is no fee.
Chairperson: Cheryl Stewart (636-394-7906)
Click here for Adult Students Recital Form/MSWord format
Click here for Adult Students Recital Form/PDF format
DISTRICT AUDITIONS (MMTA)
Best suited for your finest students, this competition requires students to play two pieces (preschool through
9th grade), or three pieces (10 grade through collegiate). Specific guidelines, entry forms, repertoire
categories and fee information are found in the summer MMTA Notes magazine or on the state website (www.
missourimta.org). Students receiving a I District rating may play in the Honors Recital and proceed to the State
MMTA Honors Auditions. The MMTA Honors declares a winner, runner-up and honorable mentions and gives
numerical ratings at the State auditions. These auditions do not proceed beyond the state level, unlike the
Baldwin, Selmer and Yamaha national competitions. Students competing in the latter are not required to qualify
at the District level, but may perform in the District Honors Recital.
Registrations are sent to the District Chairpersons and must include the District registration form found in the
MMTA Notes, a Judge Sheet for each entry, and appropriate fees. Students will not be registered unless their
teacher has included their Judge Sheets. No reproduction of copyrighted music may be used by accompanist,
soloist or ensemble member or given as “Judge’s Copy” to an adjudicator. Any student using copies will be
disqualified. This is the teacher’s responsibility. All judge’s decisions are final. Teachers, parents and students
may not contact judges in person or in writing either before or after an event.
HONORS RECITAL
This event provides a public recital for those who receive a I rating at the District Auditions. The recital
programs provide an invaluable repertoire list. There is no fee. The event is held at a major recital hall.
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click Here for entry form/PDF format
STUDIO RECITAL (SLAMTA)
This activity is for students who have had experience in your own studio recitals. This is a teacher-cooperative
recital that allows students to gain performance experience and teachers to hear new repertoire. All music
except ensembles must be performed from memory. There is no fee. Events are held at recital halls.
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
PLAYATHON
This activity provides a very public forum for all kinds of students and all kinds of music, including pop. There is
a time limit per teacher. Memorization is not required, but performances must be polished. Dress is casual to
dressy. This event, held at shopping malls, is a fund-raiser for the Artist Fund and other designated musical
endeavors. There is a $3.00 fee.
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
SONATA-SONATINA FESTIVAL
Date: February 3, 2007 Location: St. Charles Community College
Who: Students of SLAMTA teachers, up to grade 12.
Cost: $15 per student due January 13
Repertoire: Piano students are to play one movement of a Sonata or Sonatina. Other instrumentalists are to
play one movement of a Sonata or Concerto. Piano students must have their piece memorized. Other
instrumentalists must provide their own accompanist.
Qualified judges will rate and critique each student. Ratings will be as follows:
• Superior
• Excellent
• Good
• Fair
• Needs Improvement
All students will receive a certificate and a judge sheet. Students earning a Superior rating will receive a medal;
students earning an Excellent or Good will receive a ribbon. Teachers are responsible for picking up awards at
the end of the day.
Please fill out the registration form AND send a Judge Sheet for each student. Enclose one check payable to
SLAMTA. Send the registration form, Judge sheets and fees by January 13 to:
Judith Malzone (636-939-0232 ILGirl72@aol.com)
674 Killary Down
St. Charles, MO 63304
No schedule changes will be made after January 27. Each teacher entering students will be responsible for
monitoring a portion of the time. The teacher may send a mature, responsible substitute.
Click here for registration form/MSWord format
Click here for registration form/PDF format
Click here for judges sheet/MSWord format
Click here for judges sheet/PDF format
ST. LOUIS YOUNG ARTIST
Sponsored by the St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007 Winner’s Recital: Saturday April 14 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Missouri Baptist University Deadline: Entries Must Be Postmarked by March 24
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Students in grade 7-12 must be studying with a teacher who is a member of SLAMTA/MTNA with all dues
paid by the deadline date for entries. The teacher OR the student must reside within a 100 mile radius of St.
Louis, Missouri.
2. Each teacher may enter a maximum total of 5 students. Teachers with students receiving a medal or
honorable mention are also expected to be present for the honors recital held the following afternoon.
3. Gold medal winners may not participate in the audition the following year.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS: Solo repertoire only (no concertos). All music must be memorized. Time limits
will be strictly enforced but judges will be instructed to hear some of each piece. Photocopied scores are illegal
and will result in immediate disqualification.
Division I (Grade 7-8) time limit: 11 minutes
Division II (Grade 9-10 time limit: 13 minutes
Division III (Grade 11-12) time limit: 15 minutes
Three pieces from contrasting periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic or 20th century). At least
one piece must be from the Baroque or Classical period. Please see the MTNA Composer Classification List,
which can be found at http://www.mtna.org/sccl.htm.
FEES: The audition fee is $30.00 per entry. Each TEACHER should send one check payable to SLAMTA to
cover all students’ fees. No individual checks from students or their parents please.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention medals
will be awarded in each Division. Additional scholarship awards may be given, contingent upon monies raised.
Additional performance opportunities will be offered to the Gold Medal Winners.
***The SLAMTA board has committed to fund out of town judges for this event, which can be a considerable
expense. Several teachers have made donations to be used for this competition. If you would like to make a
donation or know someone who might be interested in sponsoring awards, please contact Anne Nagle (checks
made out to SLAMTA). All donations will be used for scholarship awards for the winners.
HONORS RECITAL: In order for the student to receive their award, the student is required to perform in the
Awards Recital held that evening at 7:30 p.m. All medals and awards will be presented only at the conclusion of
the recital. Any exception to this requirement due to an emergency will be considered by the board on a case-
by-case basis. The recital is free and open to the public.
For more information contact Anne Nagle: 15371 Timber Hill Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-532-1892 afnpiano@sbcglobal.net
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
POPS (JAZZ) FESTIVAL
The Pops Festival is a competition which allows the teacher and student to strive for excellence in performance
using the medium of American popular music. Competitors are grouped by age in a recital format. Cash
prizes, trophies and certificates are awarded. Entrants must be present for all of the performances in their
division to be eligible for prizes. Ages 8 - 18.
Click here for entry form.
Pops (Jazz) Festival
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007 Entry deadline: May 15
Location: TBA
Eligibility: Students ages 8 – 18. All participants must be students of teachers who are members in good
standing of SLAMTA. Students may enter a solo or an ensemble. All participants in an ensemble must be
students of teachers who are members of SLAMTA.
Repertoire: Students must play jazz, blues, Dixieland, boogie, rock ‘n roll, show tunes, ragtime, bebop, or
swing—in other words, what we call American “pop” music.
Divisions: There will be three divisions: ages 8-10; ages 11-14; ages 15-18
We will limit each division to 20 students. Students may enter solo or ensemble or both. This is a contest and
public concert—NO critiques will be given.
Prizes: Awarded in each division will be
• First Prize $100
• Second prize $50
• Third prize $25
Fees: $15 for solo entry
$10 each for ensemble
Send one check covering all entry fees, made out to SLAMTA to:
Betty Burns (636-940-9090)
172 Hastings Way, St. Charles, MO 63301
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
This is a performance/sharing group of teachers who perform for each other on the last Wednesday of the
month. Each teacher may play one piece or one movement not to exceed eight minutes in length.
Memorization is not required. This event is offered at two locations, both equipped with two pianos. There is
no fee and dress is casual.
Group #1: Meets at the home of Betty Jane Ruckman. For more info contact Betty Jane at 314-831-0215
ADULT STUDENTS RECITAL
This activity is for adult students of all ages and all levels of playing--beginner to advanced. There is no
memorization requirement. Students may play one or two selections. There is no fee.
Chairperson: Cheryl Stewart (636-394-7906)
Click here for Adult Students Recital Form/MSWord format
Click here for Adult Students Recital Form/PDF format
DISTRICT AUDITIONS (MMTA)
Best suited for your finest students, this competition requires students to play two pieces (preschool through
9th grade), or three pieces (10 grade through collegiate). Specific guidelines, entry forms, repertoire
categories and fee information are found in the summer MMTA Notes magazine or on the state website (www.
missourimta.org). Students receiving a I District rating may play in the Honors Recital and proceed to the State
MMTA Honors Auditions. The MMTA Honors declares a winner, runner-up and honorable mentions and gives
numerical ratings at the State auditions. These auditions do not proceed beyond the state level, unlike the
Baldwin, Selmer and Yamaha national competitions. Students competing in the latter are not required to qualify
at the District level, but may perform in the District Honors Recital.
Registrations are sent to the District Chairpersons and must include the District registration form found in the
MMTA Notes, a Judge Sheet for each entry, and appropriate fees. Students will not be registered unless their
teacher has included their Judge Sheets. No reproduction of copyrighted music may be used by accompanist,
soloist or ensemble member or given as “Judge’s Copy” to an adjudicator. Any student using copies will be
disqualified. This is the teacher’s responsibility. All judge’s decisions are final. Teachers, parents and students
may not contact judges in person or in writing either before or after an event.
HONORS RECITAL
This event provides a public recital for those who receive a I rating at the District Auditions. The recital
programs provide an invaluable repertoire list. There is no fee. The event is held at a major recital hall.
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click Here for entry form/PDF format
STUDIO RECITAL (SLAMTA)
This activity is for students who have had experience in your own studio recitals. This is a teacher-cooperative
recital that allows students to gain performance experience and teachers to hear new repertoire. All music
except ensembles must be performed from memory. There is no fee. Events are held at recital halls.
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
PLAYATHON
This activity provides a very public forum for all kinds of students and all kinds of music, including pop. There is
a time limit per teacher. Memorization is not required, but performances must be polished. Dress is casual to
dressy. This event, held at shopping malls, is a fund-raiser for the Artist Fund and other designated musical
endeavors. There is a $3.00 fee.
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
SONATA-SONATINA FESTIVAL
Date: February 3, 2007 Location: St. Charles Community College
Who: Students of SLAMTA teachers, up to grade 12.
Cost: $15 per student due January 13
Repertoire: Piano students are to play one movement of a Sonata or Sonatina. Other instrumentalists are to
play one movement of a Sonata or Concerto. Piano students must have their piece memorized. Other
instrumentalists must provide their own accompanist.
Qualified judges will rate and critique each student. Ratings will be as follows:
• Superior
• Excellent
• Good
• Fair
• Needs Improvement
All students will receive a certificate and a judge sheet. Students earning a Superior rating will receive a medal;
students earning an Excellent or Good will receive a ribbon. Teachers are responsible for picking up awards at
the end of the day.
Please fill out the registration form AND send a Judge Sheet for each student. Enclose one check payable to
SLAMTA. Send the registration form, Judge sheets and fees by January 13 to:
Judith Malzone (636-939-0232 ILGirl72@aol.com)
674 Killary Down
St. Charles, MO 63304
No schedule changes will be made after January 27. Each teacher entering students will be responsible for
monitoring a portion of the time. The teacher may send a mature, responsible substitute.
Click here for registration form/MSWord format
Click here for registration form/PDF format
Click here for judges sheet/MSWord format
Click here for judges sheet/PDF format
ST. LOUIS YOUNG ARTIST
Sponsored by the St. Louis Area Music Teachers Association
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007 Winner’s Recital: Saturday April 14 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Missouri Baptist University Deadline: Entries Must Be Postmarked by March 24
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Students in grade 7-12 must be studying with a teacher who is a member of SLAMTA/MTNA with all dues
paid by the deadline date for entries. The teacher OR the student must reside within a 100 mile radius of St.
Louis, Missouri.
2. Each teacher may enter a maximum total of 5 students. Teachers with students receiving a medal or
honorable mention are also expected to be present for the honors recital held the following afternoon.
3. Gold medal winners may not participate in the audition the following year.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS: Solo repertoire only (no concertos). All music must be memorized. Time limits
will be strictly enforced but judges will be instructed to hear some of each piece. Photocopied scores are illegal
and will result in immediate disqualification.
Division I (Grade 7-8) time limit: 11 minutes
Division II (Grade 9-10 time limit: 13 minutes
Division III (Grade 11-12) time limit: 15 minutes
Three pieces from contrasting periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic or 20th century). At least
one piece must be from the Baroque or Classical period. Please see the MTNA Composer Classification List,
which can be found at http://www.mtna.org/sccl.htm.
FEES: The audition fee is $30.00 per entry. Each TEACHER should send one check payable to SLAMTA to
cover all students’ fees. No individual checks from students or their parents please.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention medals
will be awarded in each Division. Additional scholarship awards may be given, contingent upon monies raised.
Additional performance opportunities will be offered to the Gold Medal Winners.
***The SLAMTA board has committed to fund out of town judges for this event, which can be a considerable
expense. Several teachers have made donations to be used for this competition. If you would like to make a
donation or know someone who might be interested in sponsoring awards, please contact Anne Nagle (checks
made out to SLAMTA). All donations will be used for scholarship awards for the winners.
HONORS RECITAL: In order for the student to receive their award, the student is required to perform in the
Awards Recital held that evening at 7:30 p.m. All medals and awards will be presented only at the conclusion of
the recital. Any exception to this requirement due to an emergency will be considered by the board on a case-
by-case basis. The recital is free and open to the public.
For more information contact Anne Nagle: 15371 Timber Hill Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-532-1892 afnpiano@sbcglobal.net
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
POPS (JAZZ) FESTIVAL
The Pops Festival is a competition which allows the teacher and student to strive for excellence in performance
using the medium of American popular music. Competitors are grouped by age in a recital format. Cash
prizes, trophies and certificates are awarded. Entrants must be present for all of the performances in their
division to be eligible for prizes. Ages 8 - 18.
Click here for entry form.
Pops (Jazz) Festival
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007 Entry deadline: May 15
Location: TBA
Eligibility: Students ages 8 – 18. All participants must be students of teachers who are members in good
standing of SLAMTA. Students may enter a solo or an ensemble. All participants in an ensemble must be
students of teachers who are members of SLAMTA.
Repertoire: Students must play jazz, blues, Dixieland, boogie, rock ‘n roll, show tunes, ragtime, bebop, or
swing—in other words, what we call American “pop” music.
Divisions: There will be three divisions: ages 8-10; ages 11-14; ages 15-18
We will limit each division to 20 students. Students may enter solo or ensemble or both. This is a contest and
public concert—NO critiques will be given.
Prizes: Awarded in each division will be
• First Prize $100
• Second prize $50
• Third prize $25
Fees: $15 for solo entry
$10 each for ensemble
Send one check covering all entry fees, made out to SLAMTA to:
Betty Burns (636-940-9090)
172 Hastings Way, St. Charles, MO 63301
Click here for entry form/MSWord format
Click here for entry form/PDF format
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