Student Activities
Up Next: Achievement Day plus Our Student Recitals in December and February.
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The Amazing and Prestigious Achievement Day Event!!!
Aurora Music Teachers Association invites you to enjoy the activities of our 2022-2023 AMTA Achievement Day
Achievement Day recognizes the incredible musical achievement of our students while providing a sense of accomplishment in a non-competitive environment. Students perform two selections for a teacher-listener who ascertains that the student has met the requirements for their chosen level. In addition to these songs, students complete a minimum of two optional activities, which may include a theory test, sight- reading, art project, original composition, and much more.
While attending Achievement Day, students also have the opportunity to perform in a recital, participate in the music game room for prizes, test their theory knowledge, and enjoy student artworks and projects.
Students wishing to achieve a higher level of performance are invited to register as a SUPER ACHIEVER.
Event Date: February 11, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 6, 2023
Event Location: Hudson LDS Church
740 Hudson St.
Denver CO 80220
Please Note: As of November 2022, Covid protocols will be left up to the individual’s discretion. However, if Covid numbers rise significantly by February 2023, we may need to include safety protocols.
For Students:
Click here to register as a Big Achiever
Click here to register as a Super Achiever
Click here for Super Achiever Guidelines
For Teachers:
Student Recitals
December Student Recital
December 11, 2022 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM
Location: Cherry Creek Retirement Village
Please Note that AMTA is strictly limited to one hour. Consequently, the number of student performers will also be limited.
Contact Grace Christus for further details.
Online Registration required
Click here to register for the December 11 Recital
and coming in February
Aurora Does Hollywood!
This recital features theme music from hit movies and games
(Preferred but not required)
Sunday, February 5th at 2PM
Online Registration required
Click here to register for the February 5th recital
AMTA sponsors four student recitals throughout the year. These recitals are designed to offer performance opportunities for the growth of our students and the enjoyment of their families.
Composition Festival
2023 Composition Festival
Since 1993 AMTA Composition Festivals have provided students of AMTA teachers the opportunity to create, write, record, and perform their own compositions. Each year’s recital is scheduled for the month of January. Students may elect to enter the festival for critique only, and not play in the recital.
AMTA is always proud of the students who take the extra time for this project, and display their music writing skills. Each year a Colorado published composer critiques each composition with encouraging and informative comments. Comment sheets are returned at the recital in January.
The deadline for entries is December 26, 2022 and the performance is slated for January 22th, 2023. The cost per submission is $20.
Submissions must include an email with attached MP3 or MP4 recording or video of the student composition, plus an attached PDF of the score (hand written or computer generated notation accepted).
Ensemble Festival
Ensemble Festival Recital:
Making Music Together in 2022
Sunday Feb 27th at 2PM
Currently scheduled as “in-person” at Aurora Central Library
No Registration Required
Contact: Grace Christus, Chair with questions
Scholarships
Two times a year AMTA accepts scholarship applications from students of AMTA teachers. If accepted, students may receive financial awards for such activities as state and national competitions, university tuition or books, summer camps, workshops, and more.
To find forms and guidelines go to this link.
Adult Student Pot Luck Recital
AMTA‘s Adult Student Potluck combines a relaxed recital experience along with the lively atmosphere of potluck dining.
Our Potluck has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, 2:00 PM at Aurora Central Library.
Students are requested to bring the following potluck dish according to the first letter of their last name:
- A-H: Salad
- I-R: Main Dish
- S-Z Dessert
Twice a year, the adult students gather on a weekend afternoon where they may visit with other adult students, make new friends, and when they feel ready, may choose to perform. Some less confident students may choose not to perform at all and that’s OK too. Eventually, however, they may change their mind once others have taken to the spotlight, and find they enjoy performing. Whatever the outcome, this opportunity is for the adult student to enjoy performing among other adults, as children grades K-12 will not be in attendance.
Contact Thayne Larsen, Chair, with number of students attending by Oct. 23, 2022. Please remind your adult students that it’s best for young children to stay at home.
No Registration Required