Regional Keyboard Competition

GENERAL INFORMATION

WMTA Regional Keyboard Competition is the next level of advancement after the District event. These students have chosen Regional track in the opening round of district auditions, and are in grades 1-6, preparing 3 memorized pieces.

ELIGIBILITY:

Enter in the Regional track at the District auditions, the opening round
Receive qualifying scores at the District auditions (5-5-4 performance, minimum 80% theory)
Pieces must comply with repertoire requirements, and not exceed time limits (see Flow Chart)
Students in grades 1-3 play for comments and points, but cannot advance and compete at the Regional competition
Students in grades 4-6 play for comments and points, and, with qualifying scores, can advance and compete at the Regional competition
Students may only compete in the region associated with their teacher’s district

ON COMPETITION DAY:

Students will be grouped into levels based on their current school grade
If there is a very small (1-2) number of entrants in grades 4-6, they may be grouped with another adjacent grade level.
Grades 7-12 will be judged separately, and in their own grade levels, no matter the numbers.
Students advancing to the Regional competition must play the same repertoire as they did at District Auditions – teachers may not change repertoire.
An adjudicator will listen to all performers at that level, and declare a Winner, a Runner-Up (at the judge’s discretion), and Honorable Mentions
Winner has the opportunity to perform at a recital that afternoon
In the event that the Winner cannot perform, the Runner-Up is invited to perform
Points: Winner = 15 pts +Medal and Certificate

Runner-Up = 14 pts +Medal and Certificate

Honorable Mention = 13 pts + Certificate

Participant = 10 pts + Certificate

Teachers entering 8 or more students must be prepared to work for the full day. This number depends on registration, may be lower, and is determined at leadership discretion.
If a teacher does not work or has not provided a substitute, their student(s) will not be allowed to participate in the following year, and a $75 fine will be imposed
If a teacher sends only one student, they may not have to work that year. This is determined on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of leadership (Many teachers send only one student – some may be needed to help run the event successfully)
If there is a very small or excessively large number of entrants in grades 4-6, they may be grouped with another adjacent grade level.
Background checks, valid for 3 yrs, are required for all judges and may be required for teachers and subs.

For information and additional guidelines on the Regional Competition, consult the WMTA Auditions Flow Chart.

Questions: contact Mary Anne Olvera, NCTM – maryanneolvera@gmail.com

2025 REGIONAL KEYBOARD COMPETITION VENUES/DATES

Regional Keyboard Competitions are held at three sites in WI (S, NE, NW Regional). Students may only compete in the region associated with their district.

Keyboard students participating in both the Regional Keyboard competition and the State VIE Competition with a duet may compete in the Regional Keyboard Competition in the location/venue of the V/I/E competition.

Printable Fee Summary Sheet

All registrations must be postmarked by MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026.

Fees are $30 for each student entered.

Send a check, payable to WMTA, along with the Fee Summary sheet, to:

Mary Anne Olvera
664 Louise Lane
Hudson, WI 54016

S REGIONAL
UW-PARKSIDE
Rita Tallent Picken Center
900 Wood Rd
Kenosha, WI 53144
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

NE REGIONAL
UW-STEVENS POINT
Noel Fine Arts Center
1800 Portage St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

NW REGIONAL
UW-LA CROSSE
Lowe Center for the Arts
333 N. 16th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026

Winners at grade levels 7-12 may advance to the State Keyboard Competition.

Questions, contact: Mary Anne Olvera, NCTM – maryanneolvera@gmail.com