Please note that participants in this competition should not enter unless they are able to perform at the WSMTA convention if named as a Winner. Participants should also be available to perform at the District 1 Honors Recital if they are named as an Alternate. All winners are also invited to perform at the EMTA Awards Gala in June.
WSMTA Convention dates: 27-29 June 2026
WSMTA Convention venue: Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA
District 1 Honors Recital date: 26 April 2026
District 1 Honors Recital venue: Hartley Mansion in Everett

2026 STATE RECITAL COMPETITION DATES (Piano)

Piano Registration Deadline: 10 February 2026
Piano Competition Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Piano Competition Venue: Hartley Mansion,  2320 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Piano Competition Times: 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Adjudicators: Dr. Nicole Kim and Hannah Cho
EMTA Piano State Recital Competition Organizer: Mona Elsing
Our judges will help us pick 4 representatives and 4 alternates to participate in the WA State Conference
2026 Piano State Recital Competition Application Form

2026 STATE RECITAL COMPETITION DATES (Voice)

Voice Registration Deadline: March 10, 2026
Voice Competition: March 29, 2026
Competition Venue: Shih-Yi Kuan’s studio
Adjudicator: Jessica Martin
EMTA Voice State Recital Competition Organizer: Shih-Yi Kuan
2026 Voice State Recital Competition Application Form

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Detailed information about the State Recital Program.