United States (state, division, national)
MTNA Strings competition: how to prepare
MTNA Performance Competitions (Strings) screens applicants before any live round. Partly. The state round may be live or video, the division round is online video only, and the national finals are in person. The fastest way to know your take is at standard is to score it on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, before you ever hit submit.
Eligibility, repertoire, and dates change every cycle. Always confirm the current, official rules before you prepare: MTNA Strings official site
Frequently asked
Does the MTNA Strings competition use a recorded or video round?
Partly. The state round may be live or video, the division round is online video only, and the national finals are in person.
Who can enter the MTNA Strings competition?
String players in Junior, Senior, and Young Artist age divisions. Eligibility can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site.
What repertoire does MTNA Strings require?
Typically a memorized program from two or more musical periods, within a time limit that varies by division. Live piano accompaniment is generally required, even on video. Always confirm the exact, current requirements on the official page.
How can I practice my MTNA Strings prescreen recording?
Record your prescreen excerpt on Orchestra Kingdom and get an Advance, Callback, or Not Yet verdict with scores on tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality, the same dimensions a panel weighs, before you submit. Your first take is free, no signup.
Send your MTNA Strings video knowing it is your best take.
Record your prescreen excerpt. The panel returns your verdict plus five-dimension scores. First take is free, no signup.
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