The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition. The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. There are three tiers: Junior, Senior and Young Artist Performance Competitions. Find the details here: MTNA COMPETITION INFORMATION
Attention: Composition, Piano, Piano Duet, Strings and Woodwind Performance: The REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 10th, by 3 pm. Video submissions are due October 28th. The 2025 Competition for Connecticut State will be held virtually.
Composition, Piano, Piano Duet, Strings & Woodwind Performance
Composition Guidelines
Performance Guidelines
Registration deadline: September 10, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Brass & Voice Performance & Chamber Music
Brass and Voice Performance Guidelines
Registration opens on Acceptd: November 1
Registration deadline: December 3, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
MTNA—Stecher & Horowitz Two Piano
Registration opens on Acceptd: September 2
Registration deadline: January 5, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Go directly to the MTNA Registration Page
Registration Deadline: Registration opens in August and closes on September 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. No exceptions. Click the links above for the registration page, and below for the guidelines:
MTNA Nationwide Competition Guidelines
Video Guidelines for CT MTNA Competitions 2025 (download pdf)
More information on the MTNA video guidelines can be found HERE