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Congratulations to students and teachers who competed in the West Central Division MTNA Competition. Winning students are invited to compete at the MTNA National Conference in March. 

West Central Elementary Composition - 1 entry

• Representative Emma Lu (MN) Sarah Miller

West Central Senior Composition - 5 entries

• Honorable mention Ashton Volkmann (MN) Jon Naatjes

West Central Senior Performance String - 7 entries

• Winner Vladimir Tsiper (MN) Violin Lucinda Marvin

The January/February/March 2023 issue of the MMTA Newsletter is below.

PDFDownloadJan Feb Mar 2023 newsletter

Below is the list of winners in the Minnesota state level of the 2022-2023 MTNA Performance Competition.  Winners will compete in a virtual reginal-level competition in January.

Junior Performance - Piano

• Winner:  Ella Wan (teacher: Dr. Alexander Braginsky)
• Alternate:  Edward Ojard (teacher: Dr. Diana Shapiro)
• Honorable Mention:  Andre Peck (teacher: Dr. Joseph Zins)
• Honorable Mention:  Gaia Daniel (teacher: Dr. Joseph Zins)

Junior Performance - String

The October/November/December 2022 issue of the MMTA Newsletter is now available.

PDFDownloadOct/Nov/Dec 2022 Newsletter

As registration deadlines are approaching, here are more details about the different Twin Cities options as we have a variety of venues and five different dates.  

2022-2023 Education/Contest Classes – open to members and non-members

MMTF sponsors MMTA Contest Material Classes each fall on Tuesday mornings for the purpose of inspiration and further education of all interested teachers. Presentations will be conducted live at the Schmitt Music store in Brooklyn Center and are available via Zoom. Zoom meeting link and the class notes in PDF form will be sent via email at least one day in advance to those who have registered.

The MusicLink Foundation is celebrating its 30th year of bringing ongoing music lessons to students in need. MusicLink pairs low-income students with professional music teachers who volunteer to teach at a reduced rate for as long as these students continue to be motivated to learn.

Please take time to read the 2021-2022 Annual Reports to celebrate all MMTA has accomplished in the past year.

PDFDownload2021-2022 MMTA Annual Reports

In the coming weeks we will be highlighting some of the many fabulous sessions you can attend at convention. 
 

Muzio Clementi: The Six Sonatinas, Opus 36
A Survey and Tutorial for Teaching and Performing-
Dr. Paul Wirth