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Welcome!
Auditions and competitions are in full swing, and I wish each teacher and their students much success. Please click here to see the full calendar of events and for more information, including application and entry deadlines. Our April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Pecknel Music. This will be our annual business meeting, and election of officers for the 2013-2015 term will take place. Please make plans to attend, as we need a quorum in order to take the vote! Following the business meeting will be a presentation by Cherisse Miller, NCTM, entitled, "Do You Hear What I hear?" This presentation will focus on teaching students with hearing loss. I hope that you will make plans to attend! Click here to read more. I hope that your year is progressing successfully!
Warren "Tim" Arnold, President
GREENVILLE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
| Inaugural Event: October 27, 2012 |
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| Location: Gustafson Fine Arts Center, Bob Jones University |
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What is the GMTA Piano Skills Festival?
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The GMTA Piano Skills Festival is a non-competitive judged event held
each fall for students of all ages who study with GMTA members. This
festival is intended to improve and expand students’ overall pianistic
and keyboard musicianship abilities, as well as provide a venue for
performing non-classical pieces. |
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What piano skills does the GMTA Festival evaluate?
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The inaugural event includes eight levels covering five skill activities in required keys.
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The five skill activities are:
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1. Technique (scales, chords, chord progressions, arpeggios) |
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2. Harmonization (accompaniment of provided melodies)
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3. Transposition (transpose an accompaniment to two keys)
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4. Sight Reading (appropriate to level)
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5. Performance (keyboard arrangement, no memory requirement)
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How will participating students receive evaluation and recognition?
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Students will receive a certificate of participation and an evaluation from the judge with comments and stickers marking the rating for each skill area. In addition, a special GMTA Piano Skills Festival Medal can be ordered at an additional cost to the student.
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Will there be more skill levels in the future?
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Future plans are for fifteen skill levels corresponding to the following divisions:
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Elementary 1-6, Intermediate 7–12, and Advanced 13–15. |
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Is there a fee for participation?
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Yes, a fee covering judging costs, printing and venue expenses will be required of all participants.
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How do I access the GMTA Piano Skills Festival materials?
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Click here to be taken to the secure members area. You will need your 1) MTNA/GMTA dues paid, 2) MTNA membership number, and 3) your last name. Login problems? Please contact Elaine Donaldson, Director of Membership Processing at edonaldson@mtna.org.
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If you are unable to print materials, use the contact information below
to request a copy. (Printing and postage fees will apply.) |
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To whom do I direct my questions and comments about the festival?
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The Festival committee welcomes all questions and comments and may be contacted via the following email address: gmtafestival@gmail.com.
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You also may contact Lorri Turcios at (864) 525-6839.
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When is the registration deadline?
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The registration and fees deadline is October 10, 2012. See Registration Details and Fees.
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How do I actually start the process?
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Click here to see to see how easy it is to enter your students! You will need your 1) MTNA/GMTA dues paid, 2) MTNA membership number, and 3) your last name. Login problems? Please contact Elaine Donaldson, Director of Membership Processing at edonaldson@mtna.org. |
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If you are a local teacher who is considering being a member of GMTA, you will find helpful information on the site concerning our organization including its officers, the Vision
and Values, and the Bylaws.
For our GMTA members, the links to the membership database (password required), the monthly NewsNotes and calendar, as well as the .pdf scholarship
forms are available for your use.
For students as well as teachers, we have a provided links to music publishers and special web sites for activities or information.
If you are a parent looking for a music teacher located in a specific area of Greenville, please e-mail me.
GMTA members are members of South Carolina Music Teachers Association (SCMTA) and Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). SCMTA is governed by an Executive
Committee (consisting of the seven elected officers) and a Board (consisting of area chairs, MTNA Competition Coordinators, SCMTA District Chairs, and Local Association Presidents). For SCMTA
auditions, the State is divided into ten Districts. Students audition first in their District, and then in the State auditions.
The mission of MTNA is to advance the value of music study and music making in society and to support the professionalism of music teachers. The mission is accomplished
by members who teach with competence, act with integrity, volunteer services to MTNA programs, provide professional support for colleagues and communities, and comply with all laws and
regulations that impact the music teaching profession. The mission calls for an ethical commitment to students, to colleagues and to society.
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