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. 

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

As 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 (teachers, subs, judges)

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2025 STATE KEYBOARD COMPETITION
UW-Stevens Point
Noel Fine Arts Center,
1800 Portage St.
Stevens Point
Saturday, May 17. 2025

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All registrations must be postmarked by WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025.

Fees are $40 for each student entered.

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

Mary Anne Olvera
664 Louise Lane
Hudson, WI  54016

NEW FOR 2025!  THE JUDGES CHOICE AWARD

In addition to grade level Winner, judges will now be given the opportunity to acknowledge one student whose performance deserves a 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 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, 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