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