MTAC Programs and Events 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age range are students typically eligible to compete in the MTAC Young Musicians Auditions?
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–14
- Ages 13–18 (Correct answer)
- Any age under 26
Correct answer: Ages 13–18
MTAC Young Musicians Auditions are generally open to students in the teenage years, roughly 13–18.
Question 2: Which MTAC program is jointly sponsored with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)?
- Certificate of Merit
- MTNA Performance Competitions (Correct answer)
- Composer Showcase
- Branch Recital Series
Correct answer: MTNA Performance Competitions
MTAC coordinates with MTNA to facilitate MTNA Performance Competitions at the state level, with California entrants advancing nationally.
Question 3: Which of the following is a requirement for a student to participate in the State Certificate of Merit program?
- The student must be enrolled in a public school music program
- The student must be studying with an MTAC member teacher (Correct answer)
- The student must have previously won a branch-level award
- The student must be a US citizen
Correct answer: The student must be studying with an MTAC member teacher
Only students actively studying with a current MTAC member teacher are eligible to enroll in the Certificate of Merit program.
Question 4: The MTAC Composer Showcase primarily serves which group?
- Professional composers seeking publication deals
- Student composers who want to have their original works performed (Correct answer)
- Music teachers composing pedagogical materials
- Community choral groups premiering new pieces
Correct answer: Student composers who want to have their original works performed
The Composer Showcase is designed to give student composers a public platform to hear their original works performed.
Question 5: How does the MTAC State Convention support music teachers' continuing education?
- By providing free music lessons to teachers
- By offering CEU-eligible workshops and master classes (Correct answer)
- By placing teachers in permanent teaching positions
- By distributing free sheet music libraries
Correct answer: By offering CEU-eligible workshops and master classes
The MTAC State Convention offers workshops and master classes that can qualify for continuing education units (CEUs).
Question 6: What typically happens after a student passes all levels of the Certificate of Merit program?
- They receive an honorary MTAC membership
- They earn an Associate in Music diploma from a California university
- They complete the program and may receive a gold seal diploma (Correct answer)
- They are automatically placed into the Concerto Competition
Correct answer: They complete the program and may receive a gold seal diploma
Students who complete all Certificate of Merit levels can receive a gold seal diploma recognizing their achievement.
Question 7: Which MTAC event specifically promotes chamber music performance among student musicians?
- Solo Recital Series
- Ensemble Festival (Correct answer)
- Concerto Competition
- Certificate of Merit Evaluation
Correct answer: Ensemble Festival
The MTAC Ensemble Festival is dedicated to promoting chamber music and small-group performance among students.
MTAC Programs and Events 3
At what age range are students typically eligible to compete in the MTAC Young Musicians Auditions?