YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION

 

The MAPTA Young Artist Competition is held 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 HONORS AUDITION TRACK, but not both in the same year.  Fees are determined annually by the MAPTA Board of Directors.  YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION start with Level 7 Repertoire as outlined in the MAPTA Handbook.  Students that enter the YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION may also enter in the HONORS DUET TRACK AUDITION.

 

There are three 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 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.

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Each year, MAPTA offer $1,425 in award monies!

 

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.

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Students in this competition are part of the MAPTA Honors Auditions and earn points toward trophies as in Levels 1 - 6.

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High School Seniors who have participated in MAPTA Honors Auditions for 7 years, at any level, will receive a special $100 award at the Honors Recital.

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