Member & Student Events
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May Potluck and Meeting
Location: studio of Alexis Gibbons
9:00 Potluck
10:00 Business meeting/election of new board
Teacher Showcase
Times
2:00 PM
Place
Unity of the Valley
Fee
Donations
Deadline
TBA
Forms
None. Program information submitted by email to Sarah Rose and Betsy Parker
Type
Solo and ensemble performances by member teachers.
Repertoire
Short works or single movements in any style, appealing to both adults and children.
Description
NOTE: The date was changed from May 2024 to October to make it more available. This date may be changed to another day in October. This is an annual event to raise funds for the Beverly Soule Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tickets are sold at the door. The program should include both solo and ensemble works in a variety of styles, including Classical, Jazz, Novelty, Ragtime, and popular. The Teacher Showcase Recital provides teachers with a rare and fun opportunity to perform for students and their families, friends, and the community, in a relaxed, informal setting.
Memorization
Not required.
Chair
Email Information to
Soule Scholarship Auditions
Date
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Place
TBD Location will be at the home of a participating Syllabus Studio.
Fee
$15.00 per recital for each OMTA student.
Deadline
Forms and Entry Fees (sent to chairperson): Friday, March 22, 2024
Forms
Type
Adjudicated Audition
Repertoire
Candidates will perform three memorized pieces representing three of
the five style periods, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and
Contemporary. The total time is not to exceed 20 minutes. Repertoire should be equivalent in difficulty to OMTA syllabus level 9 or 10. Students must supply a legal copy of the music to be performed.
Description
Beginning in 2016, the Beverly Soule Memorial Scholarship competition is open to high school juniors and seniors studying with a member of the Eugene District OMTA, whether or not the applicant plans to continue music studies after graduation. A junior who wins first place is not eligible to compete the following year. A junior who wins second or third place is eligible to compete the following year, but with different repertoire. The adjudication will take place in a neutral setting with an adjudicator selected from outside the Eugene District. The adjudicator will give written comments to each student in a format of his or her choosing. The performance will be judged on overall quality with attention to musicianship which includes dynamics, articulation, rhythm, pedal, sensitivity, and imagination. Fluency is also taken into consideration although a small slip of memory or occasional note error should not affect the outcome. The winner is presented with a cash award and invited to perform at the Teacher Showcase as well as the June potluck.
Memorization
Required
Chair
Sandy Hull
Mail Forms and Fees To
Sandy Hull, 2054 City St., Eugene, OR 97405
Spring Syllabus
Deadline
Spring Syllabus-March 22, 2024
Registration
Since the of Fall 2013, the Eugene District has used the online registration software called Leggiero. Old forms are no longer accepted. Go to online registration on the OMTA website to access Leggiero. In Leggiero you first create an account, then you can request time and fully register your students.
Type
Adjudicated examination. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Fee
See Syllabus Fees on the OMTA website for details.Send a printed invoice from Leggiero and any special requests with one check to the District Chair. Checks should be postmarked no later than the day following registration.
Repertoire
Music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary eras. Program of study is designed to match repertoire with musicianship skills. All syllabus repertoire must match the syllabus level except that one piece can be one level lower. For questions on repertoire level please see the state website for more information. Method book pieces and transcriptions are not permitted. Current repertoire lists and the 2016 Syllabus Manual are available in “members” link on OMTA website and complimentary to all OMTA members. They are also available from the State office by contacting Robin Power at 503-388-8212 or office@oregonmta.org.
Description
OMTA Syllabus is a suggested course of study made available to each member to use as a guide in teaching. It covers theory, technique, sight-reading and ear training, as well as repertoire. A qualified adjudicator evaluates the student’s presentation of the requirements and provides written comments. Certificates are awarded to participating students. Syllabi have been written for piano, organ, voice, strings, woodwinds, guitar and jazz piano.
General information:
All syllabus registration is online using Leggiero.
All teachers must schedule a conference for every Syllabus in which they participate.
Dates and adjudicators are assigned by the State Chair and State Scheduling Chair. We are obliged to fill these assigned days according to adjudicator availability.
When requesting days and times, please consider weekdays and Sunday mornings.
If we can use your studio, and your students fill fewer than 7 hours, we ask that you host other students.
Contact District Syllabus Chair for any questions or further information.
Memorization
Depends on type of examination: Evaluation, Demonstration or Audition. See OMTA Syllabus Manual for requirements. A new manual is in effect for Spring 2016. Download a copy from the OMTA website.
Syllabus Resources
See Marketplace OMTA for syllabus demonstration videos, rhythm and sight reading examples, syllabus study sheets, etc.
Chair
Mail Forms and Fees To
Kami Hendrix
Contemporary Music Festival
Times
Recitals scheduled on the hour at 2 PM
Place
Unity of the Valley
Fee
$15.00 per recital for each OMTA student.
Deadline
Forms and Entry Fees (sent to chairperson): Friday, April 5, 2024
Forms
Type
Non-adjudicated recital. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries
Description
Contemporary Music includes a wide variety of styles such as impressionism, atonal music, and jazz. As a reference, the OMTA contemporary repertoire list is strongly encouraged.
Memorization
Encouraged but not required.
Chair
Margaret Gowen Gates
Registration
April meeting and program - Michelle Huang: The Art of Memorization
A native of Taiwan, pianist Michelle Huang has performed and taught extensively throughout the U.S. as well as abroad in the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, China, and Taiwan. She has appeared as soloist and guest artist in numerous recitals and has given lectures, workshops, and master classes.
OMTA Composition Celebration (District)
Time
3 PM
Place
First Church of Christ (1390 Pearl Street)
Fee
See application for fee listings
Deadline
Friday, March 15, 2024
Forms
Type
Recital with written evaluation prior to event. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
Original student compositions.
Description
Students will share a performance of their composition at the recital. Written comments will be given privately by this years adjudicator, Colin Pip-Dixon. Colin will be at the recital to talk about composing and offer words of encouragement.
Memorization
Not required
Event Co-Chairs
Paul Safar (541-868-5725) and Nick Rieser (541-515-4086)
Mail Fees To
Paul Safar at 1022 Monroe St., Eugene 97402
Business meeting and presentation: Deborah Rambo Sinn
9:00am-9:30am - OMTA business meeting (short meeting)
9:45am-10:15am - Workshop: “Practical Interpretation: What Your Teacher Never Taught You”
10:30am-12:00pm - Master Class for Intermediate-Level Students
The March program will be presented by veteran piano pedagogue Deborah Rambo Sinn. Deborah is the author of the acclaimed book, Playing Beyond the Notes: A Pianist Guide to Musical Interpretation. In this workshop, Deborah will help pianists understand concrete ways to apply interpretive concepts to their own playing and help teachers to teach interpretation to their students.
Here is the program for the masterclass:
"Sonatina in G Major, Op. 151 No. 1, Andantino Cantabile" by Anton Diabelli (performed by Jasper Stinson, student of Ayden Katterman)
"Scherzo in A Minor " by Carl Maria von Weber (performed by Gwen Addington, student of Genevieve Mason)
"Für Elise" by Ludwig van Beethoven (performed by Sophie, student of Paul Safar)
"Prelude in C-sharp Minor Op. 11, No. 10" by Alexander Scriabin (performed by Pearl Carter, student of Alexis Gibbons)
PLEASE NOTE: The location has been changed to First Congregational Church (FCC) because the parking there is more convenient than at UO. The workshop and masterclass will be in the chapel at the church.
Eugene OMTA District Recital
Times
Recitals scheduled on the hour starting at 2 PM.
Place
St. Paul Catholic Church
Fee
$15.00 per recital for each OMTA student.
Deadline
Forms and Entry Fees (sent to chairperson): March 1, 2024
Registration/Forms
Type
Non-adjudicated recital. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
Any style repertoire; solo or ensemble.
Description
Keyboard and ensemble music from any era are welcome and encouraged. This is a great opportunity for students to perform repertoire they are preparing for Syllabus.
Memorization
Encouraged but not required.
Chair
Sarah Burch
Mail Fees To
586 Archie St. Eugene, OR 97402
OMTA Baroque Festival (District)
Times
Recitals starting on the hour at 12 PM
Place
Unity of the Valley
Fee
$20 per recital for each OMTA student.
Deadlines
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Forms
Type
Adjudicated recital: competitive and non-competitive. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
New revisions to this festival as of March 1, 2009, the OMTA Baroque Festival repertoire requirements will include all Baroque composers. Read the OMTA state guidelines for competitive, non-competitive and instrumental divisions.
Competitive
Students are limited to 8 minutes of performance time. If you have any questions regarding appropriate repertoire, please contact the District Chair. All music must be memorized. Urtext editions are strongly recommended.
Non-competitive
Students are limited to 5 minutes of performance time. Keyboard players must play original compositions. Tasteful arrangements/transcriptions are allowed for non-keyboard instruments. Memorization is strongly encouraged. If student chooses to use the score, a second score is required for the adjudicator.
Description
All students perform in an adjudicated recital and receive comments. Teachers may choose to enter their students in the competitive or non-competitive recitals. The instrumental categories included are: Piano, Organ, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Vocal.In order for more students to have the opportunity to compete, there will be new age divisions as follows:
Division I: up through age 8;
Division II: ages 9-11;
Division III: ages 12-14;
Division IV: ages 15-19
The adjudicator may select up to 30% from each age division of the competitive division who will advance to the Final Event of the OMTA Baroque Festival. Two alternates may be selected from each age division and as many Honorable mentions as judges wish. Three time OJBF winners are not included in the 30%, but they are adjudicated, and with the approval of the adjudicator advance to the State Final Event and receive a medal.
Memorization
Required for the Competitive Division
Chairs
Olga Aynvarg, Winnie Kerner
Mail Forms and Fees To
Register and pay fees through Leggiero.
Pedagogy Research Panel
Presented by: Michelle Sulaiman, Changquing Shi, Dasol Um
More info coming soon!
Ensemble Festival (State)
For this very popular OMTA event, students perform with other students in ensembles of two or more where each part is considered of equal importance. Ensembles include, but are not limited to, duos on one piano, quartets on two pianos, trios on three different instruments, etc. Ensemble playing requires students to listen critically and work with others to achieve a polished, artistic performance. All this enhances the fun in making music and prepares students for their role in the music community later in life…
Visit the OMTA event page to continue reading and access event forms.
Winter Holiday Recital
Times
Recitals scheduled starting at 2 pm.
Place
Fee
$15.00 per recital for each OMTA student.
Deadline
Forms and Entry Fees: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Forms
Type
Non-adjudicated recital. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
Music from the holiday season.
Description
All music is welcome, including holiday music that celebrates this joyous season. Soloists, vocalists, and ensembles are all encouraged to participate.
Memorization
Strongly encouraged.
Chairperson
Registration
Leggiero and mail payments and invoices to 712 E 39th Place Eugene, OR 97405
Ensemble Festival (District)
Time
1-3 PM
Fee
$20 per student. No fee for performing teachers, relatives or friends.
$25 per student for those who go on to State.
Deadline
Friday, November 10
Forms
OMTA Ensemble Festival Entry Form
Ensemble Festival Master List (District) On the entry form, under the “Instrument” column, please specify which part each performer is playing (Primo or Secondo for 4-hands piano works). In the case of non-keyboard parts, please list the appropriate instrument or vocal description (violin, guitar, soprano, tenor, etc.) For the accuracy of our records, identify all non-student performers on the program information in the following way: “Jones, Sally (mother).”
Type
Adjudicated recitals, competitive and non-competitive. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
Competitive Recitals: Read the OMTA State Ensemble Festival Teacher Guidelines for information. Be aware that concertos are not allowed for Competitive Repertoire.
Non-Competitive Recitals: Instrumental and vocal performers of all ages are welcome. At least one performer in each group must study with a current OMTA member. Teachers may perform with their students.
Repertoire from any style or period, transcriptions and original concerto repertoire may be performed. The time limit is 8 minutes per group, however exceptions may be made for advanced students and those performing concerto repertoire.
Two pianos will be available for this event.
All performers, competitive and non-competitive, are required to provide the adjudicator with an original score. See Eugene District Teacher Guidelines and Responsibilities for specific rules on Copies.
Description
The Ensemble Festival is one of our most popular events. Students are given the opportunity to perform with other students in ensembles of two or more. Ensemble types include, but are not limited to, piano duets on one piano, trios, or quartets. Students are welcome to perform with other instrumentalists or vocalists. Ensemble playing adds another element to a student’s musical development. It develops critical listening skills as students learn to adjust to those they are playing with. Students also learn to make musical decisions as a group while they polish their piece of music. These are only a few of the reasons why ensemble playing enhances the joy of making music.
The Ensemble Festival is an adjudicated event, however, students may perform without competing. All students receive certificates and feedback from the adjudicator. Students that choose to compete in this event will have the opportunity to move on to the state recital, if selected.
A maximum of 15 minutes per teacher is allotted for a 45-minute recital.
Memorization
Not required.
Chairs
Genevieve Mason and Janet Pollack
Mail Forms and Fees To
Genevieve Mason at 4815 Center Way Eugene, OR 97405
Festival of Popular Music
Times
Recitals on the hour beginning at 2:00 PM
Place
United Lutheran Church
Fee
$15.00 per recital for each OMTA student
Deadlines
Forms and Entry Fees (sent to chairperson): Friday, October 20, 2023
Forms
Type
Non-adjudicated recital. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Repertoire
Popular music, past and present; jazz, blues, ragtime, gospel, TV/movie themes, musical theater, new age. Solo and ensemble arrangements, and improvisations also welcome.
Description
A recital to showcase non-classical repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries. Vocal, ensemble and combos are encouraged to participate.
Memorization
Not required.
Chair
Ellen McQuilkin
Mail Fees To
Ellen McQuilkin
4895 Donald St.
Eugene, OR 97405
Fall Syllabus
Deadline
Fall Syllabus - September 29, 2023
Registration
Since the of Fall 2013, the Eugene District has used the online registration software called Leggiero. Old forms are no longer accepted. Go to online registration on the OMTA website to access Leggiero. In Leggiero you first create an account, then you can request time and fully register your students.
Type
Adjudicated examination. Eligible for 1 trophy point.
Fee
See Syllabus Fees on the OMTA website for details.Send a printed invoice from Leggiero and any special requests with one check to the District Chair. Checks should be postmarked no later than the day following registration.
Repertoire
Music of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic and Contemporary eras. Program of study is designed to match repertoire with musicianship skills. All syllabus repertoire must match the syllabus level except that one piece can be one level lower. For questions on repertoire level please see the state website for more information. Method book pieces and transcriptions are not permitted. Current repertoire lists and the 2016 Syllabus Manual are available in “members” link on OMTA website and complimentary to all OMTA members. They are also available from the State office by contacting Robin Power at 503-388-8212 or office@oregonmta.org.
Description
OMTA Syllabus is a suggested course of study made available to each member to use as a guide in teaching. It covers theory, technique, sight-reading and ear training, as well as repertoire. A qualified adjudicator evaluates the student’s presentation of the requirements and provides written comments. Certificates are awarded to participating students. Syllabi have been written for piano, organ, voice, strings, woodwinds, guitar and jazz piano.
General information:
All syllabus registration is online using Leggiero.
All teachers must schedule a conference for every Syllabus in which they participate.
Dates and adjudicators are assigned by the State Chair and State Scheduling Chair. We are obliged to fill these assigned days according to adjudicator availability.
When requesting days and times, please consider weekdays and Sunday mornings.
If we can use your studio, and your students fill fewer than 7 hours, we ask that you host other students.
Contact District Syllabus Chair for any questions or further information.
Memorization
Depends on type of examination: Evaluation, Demonstration or Audition. See OMTA Syllabus Manual for requirements. A new manual is in effect for Spring 2016. Download a copy from the OMTA website.
Syllabus Resources
See Marketplace OMTA for syllabus demonstration videos, rhythm and sight reading examples, syllabus study sheets, etc.
Chair
Mail Forms and Fees To
Kami Hendrix
Sonatina Festival
The OMTA Sonatina Festival is a competitive biennial event, taking place every other year. The festival occurs in October in Eugene. Refer to “Festival Information” below for guidelines.
The Sonatina Festival is designed to give students of high school age and younger the opportunity to study Sonatinas/Sonatas from various composers, periods, and styles, and to compete in a state event.