The date of the 2024 EMTA Student Awards Gala has changed from Sunday, June 2, 2024 to Saturday, June 1, 2024. Please mark the date change.

New Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 3:00PM and 4:30PM
New Venue: Hartley Mansion, 2320 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Gala Hosts: Dr. Yelena Balabanova and Allan Park

3:00 PM Concert

2024 WA STATE YOUNG COMPOSERS PROJECT WINNERS
The Young Composers Project gives students of WSMTA members the opportunity to submit their compositions for judging and comments by qualified adjudicators. This year, for the first time, Washington State teachers will also have the opportunity to submit their own compositions for comments from the adjudicators.

2023 JAZZ, RAGS AND BLUES FESTIVAL BEST OF FESTIVAL MEDALISTS
The purpose of this festival is to encourage the exploration of Jazz, Rags, and Blues. The festival will take place in a masterclass setting in which each performer will perform and receive feedback by the adjudicator. Each student will receive a brief written evaluation and achievement certificate. The festival also features a workshop to teach improvisation and jazz techniques.

2024 EMTA VOICE AND PIANO STATE RECITAL COMPETITION 2024 WINNERS
The State Recital Competition is a competition to choose EMTA Chapter Representatives for the Washington State Conference Honors Recital and Alternates for the District Honors Recital. The winners are also invited to perform at Edmonds Chapter’s Students Award Gala in June. Winners of this competition will represent EMTA at the Washington State Music Teachers Association Conference. Alternates will be identified and participate in District I Honors Recital

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4:30 PM Concert

2023 TIME ERA BEST OF FESTIVAL MEDALISTS
The Time Era Festival was created to help students appreciate the differences between the Baroque (1600-1750), Classical, (1750-1820), The Romantic (1820-1900) and the Modern (1901 to Present). The time period for for 2023 was Baroque period.

2024 EMTA EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC AWARDS COMPETITION WINNERS
The new Excellence in Music Awards Competition will support and encourage students to be active in their EMTA community and acknowledge exceptional ability, application and meritorious accomplishment by giving financial assistance to those students in grades 7-12.

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