NAMTA Programs
2011 - 2012

Theory Tests: The NAMTA Theory Tests will be held in the Wilson Music Building at Belmont University on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Preliminary to the Performance Auditions (see below), the Theory Tests are a PREREQUISITE to the Performance Auditions for students who wish to participate in the TMTA state auditions in June. Participants have to have a COMBINED score of 70 to be eligible for the state auditions. Eight levels/sections. Students choose any FOUR sections and teachers choose the levels. The Theory Chair is Vicki King. The Theory Tests application is available online HERE. Theory Test applications and fees should be mailed to:

Vicki King
1057 Eastland Dr.
Clarksville, TN
37040

The deadline for submitting the Theory Tests applications: postmarked by January 7, 2012.

In addition to the fee for the Theory Tests, teachers should ALSO include the fee for the Performance Auditions. A single CHECK for the teacher's ENTIRE studio taking the Theory Tests and Performance auditions should be included with the Theory Test Application forms and mailed to Vicki King (see address above).  Also, see the current NAMTA Directory, page 15.

Performance Auditions. The Performance Auditions will be held in the Wilson Music Building at Belmont University on Saturday, March 10, 2012 beginning at 8:00 am. The co-chairs of the Performance Auditions committe are Beth Cormier, Barbara Hildebrand, and Dan Landes. The Performance Auditions are specifically a NAMTA event. If an applicant wishes to participate in the TMTA state auditions in June, they have to pass the Theory Tests (see above) and make a Superior rating on their Performance Audition. All levels K - 12 are eligible by grade.Those who pass the Theory Tests and get a superior rating for the Performance Audition are eligible for three things: (1) can play in the YAAA, (2) can participate in the state auditions, (3) can play in the NAMTA Honors Recital in the Spring.

The application and other information about the Performance Auditions is available online HERE.

Winterfest: An opportunity for area students to perform one or two memorized pieces in a noncompetitive setting. This year the event is scheduled at the Blair School of Music on February 18, 2012. See Guidelines and General Information about WinterFest in the current NAMTA directory on p. 16. Questions about WinterFest should be directed to ChiHee Hwang.  See the NAMTA Directory.

The application for the WinterFest will be available online later this fall.

Pianorama: Held in odd years, Pianorama showcases approx. 200 young pianists and 25 teachers performing in piano ensembles under the direction of a skilled conductor. The students are from the studios of NAMTA and the Piano Guild. Funds raised through participation in this event are used to support the Young Artists Achievement Awards (YAAA) -- see above.

The application and other information about the Pianorama event is available online HERE.

The application deadline for Pianorama is Friday, September 30, 2011.

Honors Recitals: Traditionally held at David Lipscomb University in late April (k-8th grade) and early May (9-12th grade). Participants must earn a "superior" rating on the Performance Auditions (see above). Certificates are presented to participants. Dates for the Honors Recitals will be posted later. Questions should be directed to the Student Recitals Chair, Carole Batson

Young Artists Achievement Awards Competition (YAAA): The date for the next YAAA event will be October 15-16, 2011. The application and information about this event is available HERE. Questions should be directed to the YAAA co-chairs, Debra Nelson and Carol Warren.

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Monthly Meeting Programs/Workshops 2011 - 2012:

See the NAMTA Directory, page 5 for a complete list of monthy programs.