MTNA Competitions – Fall
The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition.
The purpose of the MTNA Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence.
The Junior, Senior and Young Artist Performance Competitions begin at the state level every fall. The winners/representatives of Tennessee advance to the Southern Division competition (video only), and division winners then compete live in the national finals at the annual MTNA National Conference.
Fall 2024 Competitions: The Fall 2024 Competitions will be held live on October 25th and 26th 2024, on the campus of Belmont University in Nashville. More details TBA. (Note: the regulations and deadlines for MTNA’s chamber music and two-piano competition are different. Please check the MTNA website for information. These two competitions do not go through state levels.)
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS and FAQ
Registration is now closed.
2022 Results
TMTA Competitions – Spring
The TMTA Competitions begin at the local level at auditions held throughout the state in spring.
Students audition in Elementary, Junior, and Senior Categories and, with qualifying performance and musicianship scores, advance to the state competitions in the spring. The 2024 TMTA Competition will be held live in conjunction with the TMTA State Conference in Nashville. Events will take place Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd, 2024.
Registration is now closed. The deadline for Spring 2024 is May 1 at 11:59 p.m. CENTRAL time. Please remember that late applications are not accepted so do not wait till the last day to enter. TMTA is not able to make exceptions for any reason.
2023 Results
Resources
Auditions and Competitions Syllabus
Musicianship Manual (Located in the Member Resources area)