MTAC Pasadena Programs
Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Winds
Bach Festival
To encourage the performance and understanding of the works of J.S. Bach
Spring season event: Branch level Bach Festival; Regional level Bach Festival
Benefit Concerts
To support various student activities and awards
Branch Recitals
Occurs monthly. To give added performance experience for all students
Composition
MTAC Young Composers Guild offers opportunity for student composers to submit original pieces.
Keyboard Theme Festival
To encourage the performance experience according to a selected theme. Event usually in December.
Masterclass
An invited Master Teacher shares his/her expertise to Member Teachers’ professional development by observing students performing repertoire.
Scholarship Opportunities
To provide further studies opportunities to deserving students through auditions for financial assistance and merit scholarships. This event occurs two times a year – December and May.
Senior Awards
To acknowledge graduating high school seniors who satisfy the CM standards. Event in May.
String Festival
To provide a forum for string instrumentalists. Event usually in January.
VOCE (Voice, Orchestral Instruments, Chamber Ensembles)
MTAC program at the Branch Level for students studying voice, orchestral instruments, chamber ensemble. Selected Branch winners advance to State finals in April.
Young Artist Guild (YAG), Young Composers Guild (YCG)
To support the state YAG and YCG programs by inviting YAG/YCG artists to perform for the community
MTAC State Programs
Please visit the MTAC State’s website for more detailed information: www.mtac.org
| Performance | Composition | For Teachers |
| Adult Student/Teacher Performance | Composers Today | Annual Convention |
| Certificate of Merit | Friends of Today’s Music | Cal Plan |
| Improvisation | Young Composers Guild | Community Outreach |
| Piano Concerto Solo Competition | Media and Publication Awards Program | |
| VOCE | MTAC Foundation | |
| Young Artist Guild | ||
Other Partnerships with:
Junior Festival
In cooperation with National Federation of Music Clubs to give Juniors (18 yrs & under) and Adult member musicians of all abilities the opportunity to perform and receive a yearly evaluation in a non-competitive environment. Event usually in February.
Los Angeles International Liszt Competition
Bi -annual opportunity for outstanding students to study and perform the works of Franz Liszt. This event occurs every other year in November.