Organ

The MMTA Organ Program offers contest and exam opportunities for students to learn about the "King of Instruments".

Outstanding professionals in these areas continually work to revise and update syllabi and additional materials, thus providing teachers and students with means for a comprehensive musical education.

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Register for an Organ Event

Thinking about registering students for an event?

Review the General Rules and Procedures for All MMTA Programs and Theory Prerequisites prior to registration.
Visit the Events page to find the desired event.
Current MMTA members may log in, then register students online. Non-members may download registration forms using the link(s) provided on Organ Event pages, then submit by mail with a non-member fee.

MTNA Competitions

MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) offers two competitions annually: one for Performance, the other for Composition. Visit the MTNA Competitions page for details, dates, pricing, and more.

Parent and Student Resources

MMTA's national affiliate MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) offers resources for parents and students to assist the prior to and during musical study. Resources include: Choosing a Music Teacher, Websites for Kids, and more!

Many additional resources are available online, including resources for students with special needs.

Contest, Exam, & Festival Information

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Organ Contest

Junior, Senior

The Organ Contest gives students a chance to display their knowledge of the organ and their skill at the instrument in a competitive setting.

Student and teachers select repertoire from the Organ Contest Materials List.

Challenge Award:

Contest = 100 Points
Performance Festival Solo = 100 Points

Materials

Organ List

Theory Prerequisites

Organ Solo Festival

The Organ Contest gives students a chance to display their knowledge of the organ and their skill at the instrument in a non-competitive performance setting.

There are no age or theory requirements for this event.

Student and teachers select repertoire from the Organ Contest Materials List.

Challenge Award:

Solo Festival = 100 Points

Materials

Organ Materials List

Organ Young Artist Contest

Junior, Senior, College

The Organ Young Artist Contest provides students with exceptional musical ability to showcase their skills at the organ. Winners participate in a Performance Festival directly following the contest.

Students and teachers select repertoire from the Organ Contest List.

Challenge Award: 200 Points

Materials

Organ Contest List

Theory Prerequisites

Organ Exams

Levels Preparatory-3

Organ Exams give students the opportunity to learn organ technique, registration practices, and additional essential skills.

Students and teachers select repertoire from the Organ Exam Syllabus while learning about skills which will be tested at each level.

Challenge Award: 300 Points

Materials

Organ Syllabus

Award Ribbons

Piano Theory Exams

Levels 1-8

MMTA’s music theory exams evaluate analytical, written, aural, and functional keyboard skills, including the ability to transpose, harmonize, and sight-read. In Levels 1-6 students are tested on their knowledge of scales, rhythmic patterns, sight-reading, transposition, and accompaniment. See the 2015 MMTA Theory Syllabus for details.

Students use workbooks and digital MP3 files to assist them in preparing for exams.

Challenge Award: 100 Points