NEW!! Ensemble Auditions 2023

WMTA offers students the opportunity for grades 4-12 and Adult to advance beyond the District Vocal, Instrumental and Ensemble event to compete against their grade-divisions for the title of State Winner.

ELIGIBILITY: 

• Enter in the State Track at the District Auditions
• Receive qualifying scores at the District Auditions (performance scores: 5-5-4 and theory 80% minimum).
• Pieces chosen must comply with repertoire requirements, and not exceed 15 minutes.

WHEN: Saturday, May 13
WHERE: UW Oshkosh
REGISTRATION FEE: 
Solos & Duets: $30
Ensembles (3-5 student performers): $40
Ensembles (6-10 student performers): $50
Checks payable to WMTA, send checks & Fee Summary form to Opala Bilhorn 508 Campus St. Site 3, Milton, WI 53563

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2023
ON COMPETITION DAY:
 Students are grouped into graded divisions.

 The adjudicator listens to all the performers in a division and declares a Winner, Runner-Up and Honorable Mention(s).

 The Winner has the opportunity to perform at a recital that afternoon/evening.

In the event the Winner cannot perform, the Honorable Mention is invited to perform.

 Points = 15 for Winner plus Winners Trophy, 14 for Runner Up plus trophy, 13 for Honorable Mention and all receive certificates

OTHER IMPORTANT POINTS:

 In the interest of equity, all performances will be held to a strict 15 minute time limit.

 There will be no option to ask for time extension.

 To maintain the determined schedule, judges will cut students off if they exceed time limits.

 Teachers are to choose repertoire that is in line with these requirements, and/or prepare students to be cut off if their program exceeds 15 min.

More information can be found here for Ensembles and here for Vocal.

Any questions regarding WMTA State Vocal/Instrumental/Ensemble Competition, contact Opala Bilhorn, NCTM opalas.music.studio@gmail.com