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Annual Calendar and Event Descriptions

Due Dates

Click icon buttons on top left to view in different formats. Events will be added when dates are confirmed. Any KMTA member may add events to the calendar; contact your Technology Chair for login information.

A document version of the calendar will be available for download on this page when our Yearbook is produced. However, this calendar will not be updated during the year if dates change, so refer to the online calendar as the master. Also see our Newsletter page for latest updates.

Event Descriptions

KMTA sponsors many musical and educational events for our students and for the community at large. The following is a description of some of our regular events. See calendar (above) for this year's dates and locations.

Adjudications

Currently we offer adjudications for piano and string students during late winter. Students perform and receive both written and active feedback from experienced adjudicators.

KMTA Music Carnival

Described as "track and field day for musicians", this fun event allows young musicians to earn ribbons for musical knowledge, sight reading, playing and more. Carnival games, food service and lunchtime activities round out the celebration. Usually held in late April.

Musicianship Exams

Held concurrently with the Music Carnival, students may have their progress in theory evaluated by means of a series of exams provided by our state organization, WSMTA. Ten carefully graded levels are available. Forms for the examination program can be downloaded from WSMTA. Practice materials are available from www.composecreate.com (Wendy's Piano Studio): download free worksheets, rhythm drills, also sight reading pieces. Sample theory exams are also available for purchase on this site tailored to our state Written Theory curriculum.

Student Recitals

KMTA sponsors three combined-studio recitals each year: the Young Musicians Festival, the Music Carnival and the Adjudications Honors Recital. Other recitals may be scheduled as interest and resources allow, such as community Christmas performances.

Benefit Recitals

KMTA sponsors professional level concerts to raise funds for our senior scholarships. Concerts feature KMTA teachers and also guest performers from the greater Seattle area.

Young Musician's Festival

A day for young musicians from multiple studios to perform in group recitals and various ensembles. Usually held in the fall.

Senior Scholarship & Awards

KMTA honors our graduating seniors with awards and scholarships. A Scholarship is awarded to the winner of a competition as well as the student who demonstrates community service within the musical community. This event is held in the spring.

Monthly Meetings

Each month when KMTA meets, a guest speaker or program is offered in addition to the business meeting. These meetings offer an opportunity to network and learn with your fellow teachers. Meetings are usually held the second Friday of the month.

[Entry Due Dates below in red for teachers' information.]

Nov. 1: DWE grant application for events on/after 12/1.

Feb. 1: DWE grant application for events on/after 3/1.

May 1: DWE grant application for events on/after 6/1.

Aug. 1: DWE grant application for events on/after 9/1.