NMTA Performance Competitions

NMTA Senior Performance Competition

These competitions are for students ages 15-18 at the date of the competition. Please refer to the NMTA Performance Competition Manual for requirements. Repertoire should include at least two pieces of contrasting style with a maximum performance time of 15 minutes. This event is state-level only.

Postmark deadline for entries: Deadline has passed: September 13, 2023
Competition Date: Deadline has passed: October 21, 2023
Location: University of Nebraska-Omaha
Contact: Krista Hafez Clark
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NMTA Junior Performance Competition

These competitions are for students ages 11-14 at the date of the competition. Please refer to the NMTA Performance Competition Manual for requirements. Repertoire should include at least two pieces of contrasting style with a maximum performance time of 10 minutes. This event is state-level only.

Postmark deadline for entries: Deadline has passed: September 13, 2023
Competition Date: Deadline has passed: October 21, 2023
Location: University of Nebraska-Omaha
Contact: Krista Hafez Clark
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NMTA Collegiate Performance Competition

These competitions are for students ages 18-26. Please refer to the NMTA Performance Competition Manual for requirements. There are two levels: Under Graduate, and Graduate. Repertoire program should include at least two pieces of contrasting style, with a maximum performance time of 20 minutes. This event is state-level only.

Postmark deadline for entries: Deadline has passed: September 13, 2023
Competition Date: Deadline has passed: October 21, 2023
Location: University of Nebraska-Omaha
Contact: Krista Hafez Clark
Online Entry:Login to enter

Prizes include $50 for the Junior level winner, $75 for Senior level and $100 for Collegiate level. Winners of the Nebraska Performance Competition will be announced in the winter edition of the NMTA Newsletter.  Teachers and parents of student winners, as well as NMTA Award Recipients, are encouraged to submit articles regarding their awards to the medial including TV stations, radios, newspapers and various newsletters. 

A press kit may be down loaded at www.lincoln.org, which includes a sample press release, publicity tips and contact information for all Nebraska newspapers, TV and radio stations.  Also, consider utilizing college public relations and communications departments if possible.

Here are sample press releases.

For more information: NMTA Performance Competitions Manual