General Information for Auditions: Go to tnmta.org for the most current information. See below applicable links Auditions and Competitions Syllabus and the Musicianship Manual.
Auditions and Competitions Syllabus
Musicianship Manual Link
Auditions TBD:
Rules for the instrumental (non piano) auditions may be found in the Auditions Syllabus and will be followed strictly.
Student in grades K-6 must perform a minimum of two pieces from two different stylistic periods and one must be memorized. Students in grades 7-12 and adults must perform a minimum of three pieces representing three different stylistic periods and one must be memorized. All students MUST have an accompanist. Maximum performances times are as follows: K-6, 10 minutes; 7-9, 15 minutes, 10-12, 20 minutes and adults, 30 minutes.
Rules for piano can also be found in the Audition Syllabus. Piano students must choose a minimum of 3 pieces from 3 different stylistic time periods and all pieces must be memorized. Maximum performances times are as follows: K-6, 10 minutes; 7-9, 15 minutes, 10-12, 20 minutes and adults, 30 minutes.
TMTA Adjudication Sheet (PDF): TMTAAdj
TMTA Local Audition Application Form(PDF): TMTA LOCAL AUDITION APPLICATION FORM
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