Missouri Music Teachers Association

10/26/2024

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07/04/2024

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  2024 KMTA/MMTA JOINT STATE CONFERENCE Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28 University of Missouri - Kansas City 5000 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Click Here for Flyer  We are ex

02/08/2024

A friendly reminder that the last chance to apply for the IPPA U.S. Midwest National Round In-Person Competition is tonight, February 7th, 11:59pm, CST. The In-person competition will take place in Springfield, MO on February 24th, 2024.

In the in-person U.S. Midwest Region National Round:
The Gold medal winner of the U.S. Midwest Region National Round, Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) will be invited to give a solo recital at Missouri State University in the 2024-25 academic year.
Qualified finalists from in-person Midwest region will be invited to perform in the 2024 Fall IPPA Honor Recital in Kansas City.
In-person National Round Gold, Silver and Bronze prizewinners will receive crystal medals.
Everyone who participates will get detailed comments from prestigious piano professionals.
The event is open to the public, so all participants will gain valuable experience playing in front of a live audience.
https://ippa.cc/competition/national-round-application/?division=united-states-midwest
Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
https://ippa.cc/competition/united-states-division/

United States Division Candidates who qualify for the IPPA Outstanding Pianist Showcase can proceed directly to the semifinal round Candidates who made to the 2023 final round are qualified to proceed directly to the semifinal round Every participant in preliminary round will receive digital certi...

02/01/2024

The last day to register for the preliminary round of the U.S. Midwest Region of the IPPA Conero International Piano Competition! Apply by February 1 to have an opportunity to advance to the U.S. Midwest Region National Round at Missouri State University on February 24 in Springfield, Missouri.

In the U.S. Midwest Region National round, Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals and Honorable Mentions are given in each category. The Gold and Silver Medal award winners advance to the International Final Round on July-6-7 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

The IPPA Conero International Piano Competition is open to students in the following categories:

Young Artist Category:
A (Ages 16-17)
B (Ages 14-15)
C (Ages 12-13)
D (Ages 10-11)
E (Ages 8-9)
F (Ages 6-7)

Professional Artist Category:
A (Ages 18-32)
B (Ages 14-17)
C (Ages 10-13)
*The winner of the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) of the U.S. Midwest Region will be invited to give a solo recital at Missouri State University in the 2024-25 academic year!!

Chamber Music Category:
Adult Piano Duo/Duets: (Average age above 18 years old)
Youth Piano Duo/Duets: A (Ages 13-17), B (Ages 8-12)
Youth Chamber Group: (Piano with string or woodwind)

Preliminary Round (Video): Application and video upload deadline: February 1st, 2024 (Recordings within one year are acceptable) [email protected]&division=united-states-midwest" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://ippa.cc/competition/preliminary-round-application/?division-director-email=[email protected]&division=united-states-midwest
https://ippa.cc/
*Waived for applicants in the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) who may apply directly to the U.S. national round
*Comments and results will be sent to participants immediately following February 1

National Round, U.S. Midwest Region (In-Person): Application deadline: February 7th, 2024
Competition: February 24th, 2024
Location: C. Minor Recital Hall, Missouri State University
901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897

International Final Round: July 6th-July 7th, 2024
Location: Murphy Hall, University of Kansas
1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045
About the IPPA Conero International Piano competition
https://ippa.cc/
https://ippa.cc/competition/general-information/

01/31/2024

Only one day remain to register for the preliminary round of the U.S. Midwest Region of the IPPA Conero International Piano Competition! Apply by February 1 to have an opportunity to advance to the U.S. Midwest Region National Round at Missouri State University on February 24 in Springfield, Missouri.

In the U.S. Midwest Region National round, Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals and Honorable Mentions are given in each category. The Gold and Silver Medal award winners advance to the International Final Round on July-6-7 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

The IPPA Conero International Piano Competition is open to students in the following categories:
Young Artist Category:
A (Ages 16-17)
B (Ages 14-15)
C (Ages 12-13)
D (Ages 10-11)
E (Ages 8-9)
F (Ages 6-7)
Professional Artist Category:
A (Ages 18-32)
B (Ages 14-17)
C (Ages 10-13)
*The winner of the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) of the U.S. Midwest Region will be invited to give a solo recital at Missouri State University in the 2024-25 academic year!!
Chamber Music Category:
Adult Piano Duo/Duets: (Average age above 18 years old)
Youth Piano Duo/Duets: A (Ages 13-17), B (Ages 8-12)
Youth Chamber Group: (Piano with string or woodwind)

Preliminary Round (Video): Application and video upload deadline: February 1st, 2024 (Recordings within one year are acceptable) [email protected]&division=united-states-midwest" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://ippa.cc/competition/preliminary-round-application/?division-director-email=[email protected]&division=united-states-midwest
https://ippa.cc/
*Waived for applicants in the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) who may apply directly to the U.S. national round
*Comments and results will be sent to participants immediately following February 1

National Round, U.S. Midwest Region (In-Person): Application deadline: February 7th, 2024
Competition: February 24th, 2024
Location: C. Minor Recital Hall, Missouri State University
901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897

International Final Round: July 6th-July 7th, 2024
Location: Murphy Hall, University of Kansas
1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045
About the IPPA Conero International Piano competition
https://ippa.cc/
https://ippa.cc/competition/general-information/

01/30/2024

Only two days remain to register for the preliminary round of the U.S. Midwest Region of the IPPA Conero International Piano Competition! Apply by February 1 to have an opportunity to advance to the U.S. Midwest Region National Round at Missouri State University on February 24 in Springfield, Missouri.
In the U.S. Midwest Region National round, Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals and Honorable Mentions are given in each category. The Gold and Silver Medal award winners advance to the International Final Round on July-6-7 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.
The IPPA Conero International Piano Competition is open to students in the following categories:
Young Artist Category:
A (Ages 16-17)
B (Ages 14-15)
C (Ages 12-13)
D (Ages 10-11)
E (Ages 8-9)
F (Ages 6-7)
Professional Artist Category:
A (Ages 18-32)
B (Ages 14-17)
C (Ages 10-13)
*The winner of the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) of the U.S. Midwest Region will be invited to give a solo recital at Missouri State University in the 2024-25 academic year!!
Chamber Music Category:
Adult Piano Duo/Duets: (Average age above 18 years old)
Youth Piano Duo/Duets: A (Ages 13-17), B (Ages 8-12)
Youth Chamber Group: (Piano with string or woodwind) Average age no more than 18 years old
Preliminary Round (Video): Application and video upload deadline: February 1st, 2024 (Recordings within one year are acceptable) [email protected]&division=united-states-midwest" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://ippa.cc/competition/preliminary-round-application/?division-director-email=[email protected]&division=united-states-midwest
https://ippa.cc/
*Waived for applicants in the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) who may apply directly to the U.S. national round
*Comments and results will be sent to participants immediately following February 1
National Round, U.S. Midwest Region (In-Person): Application deadline: February 7th, 2024
Competition: February 24th, 2024
Location: C. Minor Recital Hall, Missouri State University
901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897
International Final Round: July 6th-July 7th, 2024
Location: Murphy Hall, University of Kansas
1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045
About the IPPA Conero International Piano competition
https://ippa.cc/
https://ippa.cc/competition/general-information/
pageFestival YouTube PageCompetition YouTube PageInstagram

01/29/2024

Dear Colleagues,

Only three days remain to register for the preliminary round of the U.S. Midwest Region of the IPPA Conero International Piano Competition! Apply by February 1 to have an opportunity to advance to the U.S. Midwest Region National Round at Missouri State University on February 24 in Springfield, Missouri.

In the U.S. Midwest Region National round, Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals and Honorable Mentions are given in each category. The Gold and Silver Medal award winners advance to the International Final Round on July-6-7 at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

The IPPA Conero International Piano Competition is open to students in the following categories:

Young Artist Category:
A (Ages 16-17)
B (Ages 14-15)
C (Ages 12-13)
D (Ages 10-11)
E (Ages 8-9)
F (Ages 6-7)

Professional Artist Category:
A (Ages 18-32)
B (Ages 14-17)
C (Ages 10-13)

*The winner of the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) of the U.S. Midwest Region will be invited to give a solo recital at Missouri State University in the 2024-25 academic year!!

Chamber Music Category:
Adult Piano Duo/Duets: (Average age above 18 years old)
Youth Piano Duo/Duets: A (Ages 13-17), B (Ages 8-12)
Youth Chamber Group: (Piano with string or woodwind) Average age no more than 18 years old


Preliminary Round (Video): Application and video upload deadline: February 1st, 2024 (Recordings within one year are acceptable) [email protected]&division=united-states-midwest" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://ippa.cc/competition/preliminary-round-application/?division-director-email=[email protected]&division=united-states-midwest
https://ippa.cc/
*Waived for applicants in the Professional Artist Category A (ages 18-32) who may apply directly to the U.S. national round
*Comments and results will be sent to participants immediately following February 1

National Round, U.S. Midwest Region (In-Person): Application deadline: February 7th, 2024
Competition: February 24th, 2024
Location: C. Minor Recital Hall, Missouri State University
901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897

International Final Round: July 6th-July 7th, 2024
Location: Murphy Hall, University of Kansas
1530 Naismith Dr, Lawrence, KS 66045


About the IPPA Conero International Piano competition
https://ippa.cc/
https://ippa.cc/competition/general-information/
pageFestival YouTube PageCompetition YouTube PageInstagram

01/14/2024

We are saddened to hear about the loss of Ann Manahan, a long-time teacher, performer, friend, and former member of the Missouri MTA Board. Anne was active in the Columbia area since the 1950's and will be missed. Please see the obituary below:

https://columbiatribune-mo.newsmemory.com/?publink=38cacd525_134d116&fbclid=IwAR2TqIfz6G8MLpw1lrb6mjOn87g9Hh2964680IiGlksxQnKYuR3L_M_YMUY

Anne Fisher Manahan COLUMBIA - Anne Fisher Manahan, aged 90, passed aw

09/07/2023

Just a friendly reminder: District Auditions Registrations are due tomorrow.

03/29/2023

The most recent issue of the American Music Teacher just went out, listing all of Missouri's MTNA national finalists. Congratulations to all five of them - more photos to follow!

03/27/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Madden on his presentation at the MTNA National Conference in Reno entitled "Top Ten Tips For Getting Published." Chris, who also recently became President-Elect for Missouri, had a book-signing for two recent publications entitled "Technique Through Repertoire" with colleague Dr. Jani Ann Parsons. Congratulations, Chris!

11/07/2022

What a mesmerizing and inspiring performance by Dr. Enrico Elisi! It was such a treat for everyone in attendance. Thanks Dr. Elisi for sharing with us your artistry!!