YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION &
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AWARD
The MAPTA Young Artist Competition is held on a Sunday in March in Wauwatosa, WI. Students must have studied with current teacher for at least 6 months. The teacher must be a member of MAPTA who shall have attended at least 1 of the previous 3 meetings and must volunteer at the audition.
Student may enter either the YOUNG ARTIS COMPETITION or the FESTIVAL OF SOLOS, but not both in the same year. Fees are determined annually by the MAPTA Board of Directors. YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION start with Level 5 Repertoire as outlined in the MAPTA Handbook. Students that enter the YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION may also enter in the FESTIVAL OF DUETS.
There are four levels of competition, two judges in each event and a chance for financial awards. Students must perform three contrasting pieces from three different style periods as outlined in the MAPTA Handbook. Every student who performs will receive a ribbon. The divisions of competition are Levels 5-6, Levels 7-8, Levels 9-11 and Levels 12-14. Students may not enter the same level more than 2 consecutive years. A First Place Winner must advance to the next competition the following year.
Levels 12-14 ~ Sr. Annarose Griffin Memorial Award 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $200
Levels 9-11 ~ Clara Saler Memorial Award 1st Place $175, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $125
Levels 7-8 ~ 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50
Levels 5-6 ~ 1st Place $40, 2nd Place $35, 3rd Place $30
Finalists in the Young Artist Competition perform on the Honors Recital after the competition. The placement of the winners is announced at the conclusion of the recital and checks are awarded.
Students in this competition are part of the MAPTA Honors Auditions and earn points toward trophies.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR AWARD ~ High School Seniors who have participated in MAPTA Honors Auditions for seven years, at any level, will receive a special $100 award at the Honors Recital. They may enter the Young Artist Competition or the Festival Solo event in their senior year to qualify for this award.
