GENERAL INFORMATION

WMTA offers students the opportunity to advance beyond the Regional Keyboard events, to play at the peak of their ability, and to showcase their musical talents.  

Eligible participants are the designated Regional Winners – S, NE, NW –  at grade levels 7-12.  

If the Winner at any grade level is not available or does not choose to advance, the opportunity to play will be given to the runner-up at that grade level.  If neither will participate, there is a default at that grade level, in that region. 

Students advancing to the State Keyboard Competition must play the same repertoire as they did at District Auditions and the Regional Competition.  Teachers may not change repertoire.

This competition determines the single grade level Winner for the state.

At Regional Competitions, teachers must volunteer to work or send a sub to take their place.

Background checks, valid for 3 yrs, are required for all judges and may be required for teachers and subs.

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2026 STATE KEYBOARD COMPETITION 
UW-STEVENS POINT
Noel Fine Arts Center
1800 Portage St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Saturday, May 16, 2026

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All registrations must be postmarked by WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2026.

Fees are $40 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

NEW IN 2025!  THE JUDGE’S CHOICE AWARD

In addition to the grade level Winner, judges will now be allowed the option to acknowledge one student whose performance deserves unique recognition.

The Judges’ Choice Award will be given at the full discretion of the judging panel.

Judges are not bound to give this award each year, and their basis for the award may differ each year.  This award will be determined by the impact of student performances and the unanimous decision of the judging panel. 

Students in grades 7-12 are eligible. 

Winners will not be considered for this award.

Examples for possible consideration may include, but are not limited to:

• An outstanding performance, with overall program/repertoire choices smaller and less weighty than the Winner’s program
• An overall program/repertoire combination that creates a unique, imaginative, and fresh blend
• Any other distinctive performance elements that moved the judging panel to award this unique recognition

Points:   Winner = 15 pts +Award and Bound Certificate

               Judges’ Choice = 13 pts and Bound Certificate

               Participant = 10 pts + Bound Certificate

Questions, contact:  maryanneolvera@gmail.com
Mary Anne Olvera, NCTM
WMTA Regional and State Keyboard Competition Chair