Student Activities
Achievement Day
Achievement Day recognizes the musical achievement of students while providing a sense of accomplishment within 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.
To find forms and guidelines go to this link.
Student Recitals
AMTA sponsors four student recitals throughout the year. These recitals are designed to offer performance opportunities and teach audience etiquette.
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Adult Pot Luck
AMTA ‘s Adult Student Potluck combines a relaxed recital experience along with the lively atmosphere of potluck dining.
Twice a year, the adult students gather on a Sunday 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.
To find forms and guidelines go to this link.
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.
To find forms and guidelines go to this link.
Ensemble Festival
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Prokofiev Recital
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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.