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Student Activities - Introduction and General Information

PURPOSE

The PMTNM has a long tradition of offering the students of PMTNM members a wider musical experience than is ordinarily afforded in private music study. For many years these offerings came through membership in the PMTNM Student Affiliate Organization. While the Student Affiliate and required membership have been abolished, all of the previous programs plus expanded opportunities are being provided.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

Students wishing to participate in PMTNM student activities may be of elementary, middle school, or high school age. (Some categories are open to college age students as well.) The student's teacher must be a current PMTNM member in good standing.

FEES

1. Fees for various activities and programs are listed under each activity heading of the Current Fee Schedule, Chapter III of this Handbook.
2. A registration fee is charged for those who are competing in Honors or Junior/Senior Performance Auditions or attending the annual Student Activities Day during the PMTNM State Conference. (See Student Day Registration Fee, Section III) Note: This fee is included in the Honors Registration that is sent in by the District Vice Presidents.
3. Other conference expenses which are optional will include banquet tickets and some concerts.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teachers who enter students in student activities are required to assist in the operation of the programs as determined by the state and/or local chairman of the programs.
2. Any teacher with a student entered in any Conference Competition (Honors and/or MTNA Junior/Senior Auditions) or student activity will be required to assist with the auditions and activities. In lieu of helping he/she may (a) find a qualified substitute to be approved by the student competition chairman as his/her designated helper or (b) he/she must pay a $50 fee to hire a helper.
3. All teachers who have a student auditioning or participating in any Conference event will be required to register for the State Conference and pay the teacher's registration fee.

COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE STUDENT PROGRAMS

1. Details on each of the student programs follow in this section of the Handbook except for MTNA Collegiate and the Step Auditions.
   1. MTNA Junior Performance Auditions: A competitive audition for students age 11-14 at the state level, with state winners eligible to continue to the MTNA Junior Performance Auditions at the division level.
   2. MTNA Senior Performance Auditions: A competitive audition for students age 15-18 at the state level, with state winners eligible to continue to the MTNA Senior Performance Auditions at the division level.
   3. MTNA Student Composition Contest: A state contest for student composers judged by a professional composer. State winners are eligible to compete at the MTNA division level.
   4. MTNA Young Artist (Collegiate) Auditions: A competitive audition for students age 19-26 at the state level, with state winners eligible to continue to the MTNA Young Artist Auditions at the division level.
   5. PMTNM Performance Evaluation Program – PEP: This program is a non-competitive general audition offered at the local level only.
   6. PMTNM Scale and Theory Evaluation Program –STEP: This program offers written theory exams, oral theory quizzes, and scale playing activities at the local level. (The state competitions currently have been abolished.)
   7. PMTNM Student Honors Program: A competitive audition in the areas of piano, instrumental, and voice at the district and state levels.
2. Other Activities with local student groups may be formed with member teachers. Suggested activities include field trips, recitals, service programs (such as at retirement homes and hospitals), social activities, workshops and/or master classes and festivals.

STATE STUDENT ACTIVITIES DAY

1. Held on Saturday at the time and place of the State Conference (usually the second weekend in November).
2. The Student Registration Fee entitles the student and his/her family to attend all conference workshops and the Ensemble and Winners Recitals.
3. Conference activities include:
   1. Student Honors State Auditions
   2. Ensemble Program (5 minute time limit per selection). Reproductions of copyrighted music may not be used.
   3. State MTNA Junior/Senior Performance Auditions.
   4. State Conference Student Banquet (additional charge).
   5. The State Student Winners Recital. Program includes the winning compositions from the Student Composition Contest, the State Student Honors winners, and The State winners of the MTNA Junior/Senior Performance and Young Artist Auditions. Awards, including the Joyce Walker Student Foundation cash awards, will be presented at the recital.
   6. A variety of musical activities designed to provide musical enjoyment for students of all ages.

ORGANIZATION

1. Student Activities Chairman: Is appointed by the State President. Is in charge of registration, banquet arrangements, and the ensemble program. He/she coordinates State Student Activities Day and serves as chairman of the Student Activities Committee. (See Duties of the Student Activities Chairman, Section VII)
2. Student Activities Day Committee: Plans the State Student Activities Day and works to coordinate all student activities to sustain a vital, growing student program that responds to the needs of both teachers and students.
3. The committee is chaired by the Student Activities Chairman and is comprised of the chairmen of: STEP, PEP, Student Composition, Student Honors, and MTNA Junior/Senior Performance and Young Artist Auditions.

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