Bach/Baroque Festival
Branch festival held annually to
encourage the study of the music of Baroque composers. Outstanding
students are awarded medals; some students are chosen to perform in the
Regional Southern California Junior Bach Festival. Keyboard,
instrumental and voice students may participate.
California Plan
An educational program that offers an
opportunity for provisional teachers to fulfill requirements for active
membership.
Certificate of MeritTM Program
Encourages and promotes consistent
and conscientious effort on the part of students; rewards meritorious
achievement with certificates and special recognition. Students are
evaluated by state examiners. Outstanding young musicians are afforded
the opportunity to appear on state convention programs.
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Composers Today
Stimulates teachers and pupils toward
greater creative efforts. Compositions are rated by qualified composers.
Prizes are offered; also there is opportunity for performance on the
annual state convention program.
Music Students' Service League (MSSL)
Music Students' Service
League is a student-run organization that brings music to the community
through performance. It is made up of MTAC-OCW students of all levels
and disciplines.
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Piano Solo Competition
The Piano Solo
Competition is an annual event for students studying with active,
provisional or student member MTAC-OCW teachers. Repertoire requirements
include one work from the Twentieth Century as well as one Classical or
Romantic work. Three divisions are based on age. First, second and third
place winners from each division are awarded cash prizes and/or gift
certificates and invited to play in a special "Winners Concert."
Student Recitals
Provide performance opportunities for
students of all levels. Recitals are scheduled throughout the year.
Young Artist Guild
An outgrowth of the Certificate of
MeritTM program, through which the most gifted and advanced students are
recognized and assisted in statewide semi-professional opportunities
throughout their five-year membership privilege.
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