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2003 State Competition Winner

Georgia Music Teachers Association
Students participate in the GMTA audition programs which are dedicated to the promotion of excellence in solo and chamber music performance. Student will compete with others in the same school grade. Outstanding Performer, Award of Excellence and Honorable Mention ratings will be selected from several divisions, including piano solo, piano concerto, instrumental concerto, voice, organ, strings, woodwinds, brass, classical guitar and percussion.

Several Outstanding Performers, the highest award, are chosen. One of these students from each grade in each division will be selected by the judge as a “Conference Recitalist” – the first place winner and will perform at the GMTA Conference in the fall. Piano students must compete and win in the local association auditions before they can proceed to the state level auditions.

Georgia Music Educators Association
GMEA all-state events include student concerto auditions and district piano festival. The piano audition is held in December. Entrants perform 2 selections of contrasting style and periods of music. Students who achieve “Superior” or “Excellent” ratings will receive certificates of merit and medals. Piano Solo Auditions are held in December for Junior High and Senior High students. Winners will perform at the GMEA In-Service Conference in January. The All-State Concerto Auditions is held in odd years.

Other Audition and Competition Opportunities
Students have the opportunities to participate in the instrumental solo and ensemble festivals, Bach Competition for piano, voice, and organ, Jo Evans Competition for piano solo, Rachel Howard Scholarship audition, etc.