The Judge Education and Certification Committee nurtures and supports the professional development of new and experienced judges and oversees all
aspects of the adjudication process for MMTA programs.
Committee Members |
Liaisons to
MMTA Programs |
Advisory Members |
Chair - Dr. Marianne Bryan, NCTM
Member - Mary Fadden
Member - Kirsten Levorson
Member - Chris Wolf, NCTM |
Contests - Betsy Murray
Piano Syllabus - Mary Duncan
Theory -
Dr. Sarah Miller, NCTM
Vocal/Inst. -Darlene Zabadal
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Dr. Andrew Hisey, NCTM St. Olaf College
Dr. Kathryn Ananda-Owens
St. Olaf College
Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada
St. Thomas University
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Procedure for Becoming a Judge for MMTA Programs
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The candidate submits an application to become an MMTA judge. To print an application
, click here...
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The candidate then attends a JECC educational seminar on the MMTA philosophy of judging and particulars of MMTA programs.
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The candidate will have critiques evaluated by a JECC panel in a timely fashion.
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Upon the completion of these steps, the JECC will grant approval for certification. Certified judges will then attend JECC educational seminars at two-year intervals for continuing professional development.
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As a benefit of certification and to encourage continuing professional development, the JECC will read critiques and provide written feedback to all judges at no more than five year intervals.
Current Judges: To sign up to be a judge for 2008-2009, click here...
Procedure for Teachers to Provide Feedback Regarding Adjudication
From time to time, teachers and students may wish to provide feedback to the JECC regarding a judging issue or a particular judge. The JECC welcomes both positive feedback and grievances.
Please provide, in writing:
- A copy of the critique in question
- A statement giving an account of the particular experience or issue you wish the committee to address
Send both documents to the Chair: Dr. Marianne Bryan, NCTM, 1230 Stanford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105.
