🏆 PMTNM Honors Auditions

Competitive auditions for piano, instrumental, and voice students across New Mexico

🎵 Welcome from Central District VP

Dear students, teachers and parents,

Welcome to the 2025 New Mexico Honors competition! The Central District auditions will take place on Saturday, October 18 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church at 114 Carlisle Blvd SE in Nob Hill. To enter, please fill out the attached application and return with the entry fee of $45. For non MTNA-member teachers there is an additional fee of $25. Please make checks out to AMTA (Albuquerque Music Teachers Association) and send them to:

Sam Jacobs
7712 Florence Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122

I will accept applications that are postmarked or delivered in person by Monday September 29.

Please be aware that district winners will need to pay an additional fee of $35 to participate in the finals at the state conference.

The competition rules are in Section XI, Part 4 of the PMTNM handbook: PMTNM Handbook Viewer

Please share this with anyone you know who is interested, or let me know who they are so I can add them to my mailing list. Looking forward to another great event!

Sam Jacobs
PMTNM Central District VP

📅 Important Dates

🎯 Program Overview

The Honors Auditions are competitive auditions open to piano, instrumental, and voice students at the district and state levels. The program was designed to encourage students to study, prepare, and present recital caliber repertoire in a polished performance.

Participants have the opportunity to perform before qualified judges who provide careful and constructive criticism. The state winners perform on a Student Winners' Recital during the PMTNM Conference.

👥 Eligibility

Students must be studying with a teacher who is a member in good standing of PMTNM.

Non-PMTNM members may enter students with the payment of a $25 surcharge fee added to both the District and State Honors Audition fees.

Students enter in one of five levels based on their age, plus a collegiate level.

🏅 Benefits

  • Professional adjudication and feedback
  • Performance experience in formal setting
  • Recognition for musical achievement
  • State winners perform at PMTNM Conference
  • Motivation to prepare advanced repertoire
  • Networking with other serious music students

🎼 Competition Levels

Students compete in age-appropriate categories to ensure fair competition:

Level I

Elementary Level
Ages 7-9

Level II

Late Elementary
Ages 10-12

Level III

Junior High
Ages 13-15

Level IV

Senior High
Ages 16-18

Level V

Advanced High School
Ages 16-18

Collegiate

College Students
Ages 18+

💰 Fee Structure

Category District Fee State Fee (Winners Only)
PMTNM Member Students $45 $35
Non-PMTNM Member Students $70 ($45 + $25 surcharge) $60 ($35 + $25 surcharge)

Payment: Make checks payable to "AMTA (Albuquerque Music Teachers Association)"

📋 Ready to Apply?

Download the official application form and submit by the deadline:

📄 Download Honors Audition Application

📧 Questions or Need Help?

Central District VP

Sam Jacobs
7712 Florence Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
sammyj222@hotmail.com

PMTNM Administration

General questions about PMTNM
admin@pmtnm.org
pmtnm.org

📖 Official Rules & Guidelines

Complete competition rules, repertoire requirements, and judging criteria are available in the official PMTNM Handbook:

📚 Section XI, Part 4: PMTNM Student Honors Program

All participants must review and comply with the official rules and requirements outlined in the handbook.

🌟 Excellence in Musical Performance

The Honors Auditions represent the highest standard of student musical achievement in New Mexico. Participating students join a tradition of excellence that has inspired generations of young musicians.

"The goal is not just to compete, but to grow as musicians and performers through the preparation and experience."