San Diego MTAC

February 5, 2012

 

COMPOSERS TODAY

Composers Today

- What is Composers Today?

Application forms and instructions for teachers for all Composers Today programs are on the MTAC website www.mtac.org under Composers Today.

Print out all materials and familiarize yourself with the procedures well before the events are to take place.

DEADLINES FOR 2011 - 2012

January 10th EVALUATIONS
Contact Branch Chair Kathy Shoemaker and inform her of how many of your students plan to send compositions.


January 15th YOUNG COMPOSERS GUILD
Summary: Students must be in high school grades 10, 11, or 12 or at the collegiate level to be eligible to apply. High school students must be studying with an active MTAC teacher in good standing. The college student has studied during the high school years with an active MTAC teacher in good standing who will serve as the sponsoring teacher.
Send application directly to YCG Chair.


January 15th EVALUATIONS
Summary: 7 categories, from Pre-CM (Cat 0) to Advanced (Cat 4), including two categories for teacher composers (Cat 5 and 6).
Send composition, application and a check to the Branch Chair. Must be received by January 15th.

March 15th IMPROVISATION EVALUATION DEADLINE

March 30th STATE CONTEST
Postmarked Deadline is March 30th. Applications sent to the CT Branch Chair.

April 15th SYMPOSIUM
Summary: For composers of all ages, including students and teachers, that have submitted an original composition in the Evaluations and meet the minimum requirements of a rating of 4 or 5.
Postmarked Deadline is April 15th. Applications sent directly to Symposium Chair.

If you have questions about any aspect of Composers Today please contact Kathy Shoemaker.
Kathleen Shoemaker
promusikat@yahoo.com