Student Programs
Music Progressions
| Chair: | Kellie Harvey, 913-544-1419, ksymns@kc.rr.com |
| Location: | Schmitt Music |
| Dates: | April 3-5 |
| Deadline: | February 22 |
Music Progressions is an annual KMTA sponsored event that measures a student’s progress in all areas of musicianship. This non-competitive program consists of ten progressive levels. Each student enters a specific level and prepares according to the requirements for that level. Students receive a certificate of participation, a written adjudicator's critique, and results from a music listening and theory test.
Rules: Participation is not based on year in school or years of music study. Students enroll in one level for all categories. Because this space does not allow for the detailed explanations of requirements for each level, please refer to the Music Progressions Curriculum Guide. It is available at www.ksmta.org or by contacting Nancy Blockcolsky at 785-468-3381, or nlblock@kansas.net. The Music Progressions Resource Handbook is a teacher's manual that contains resources and suggestions to help prepare students for the event. Contact Nancy Blockcolsky or Kellie Harvey for more information.
All Levels Include:
- Performance: one memorized solo and one solo, contrasting style, memory optional
- Repertoire: no restrictions; method book pieces and arrangements are allowed
- Music Understanding, Vocabulary, Functional Skills, and Sight Playing: See Music Progressions Curriculum Guide for details for each level
Eligibility and Fees: Students K-12 are eligible to enter. Registration is $20.00 per student. To enter students, please return a copy of the Music Progressions enrollment form, one check made payable to KCMTA, and the teacher work form.