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NWSMTA Student Activities

NWSMTA sponsors a number of activities each year that provide students with performance opportunities.  All student activities require an entrance fee.  Many of the events give awards such as ribbons or medals.  Come to one of our monthly meetings to find out more about the opportunities for NWSMTA members, and join our group!

 

FESTIVAL OF PIANOS

STUDENT RECITALS

SONATA-SONATINA FESTIVAL

ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC (AIM)

AWARDS COMPETITION

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

• FESTIVAL OF PIANOS
  The Festival of Pianos is an annual multi-piano performance for NWSMTA members and their students.  It takes place on a Sunday afternoon in late September or early October.  Students learn their parts during the summer or early fall, and then attend a rehearsal on the day before the performance.  Recent Festivals have taken place at Northbrook Court.  Performers receive a medal.

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• STUDENT RECITALS
  NWSMTA sponsors three Student Recitals each year.  The recitals take place on a Sunday afternoon in October, February, and April at the Rolling Meadows Library.  February's recital has a "Pop, Jazz, and More" theme.  Each performer receives a personalized certificate.

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• SONATA-SONATINA FESTIVAL
  The Sonata-Sonatina Festival takes place at Harper College each November.  Students perform one or two movements of a sonata or sonatina, depending upon the level of the piece.  All students receive a ribbon, and high scores also receive a bronze, silver, or gold medal.  Students who receive a gold medal are eligible to participate in a Gold Medal Recital the following weekend.

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• ACHIEVEMENT IN MUSIC (AIM)
  Achievement in Music (AIM) is a program developed by the Illinois State Music Teachers Association that focuses on developing musicianship skills for students of piano, organ, voice, and strings.  AIM exams take place at Harper College in November for Levels I and II, and in February (theory) and March (performance) for Levels III-XII.  Students meet requirements in areas of technique, performance, harmonization, transposition, sight reading, aural skills, and written theory.  Students receive personalized certificates, a unique pin each year, and a medal the first year of participation.  Upper levels also receive other awards, such as music dictionaries, plaques, and cash prizes.

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• AWARDS COMPETITION
  The Awards Competition takes place at Harper College in April each year.  Students enter in one of four categories, based upon their grade and age:  Elementary, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior.  Each category has a list of required pieces, from which students and their teachers choose two.  Winners in each category receive cash prizes.

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• SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
  Summer scholarships are awarded in two divisions, junior and senior, for students to attend a summer music camp of the student's choice.  Applicants submit a recording of at least three contrasting styles and an essay stating why they want to attend a camp.  A summary of participation in musical activities through NWSMTA and in school, church and community is also submitted.  The scholarships are in the amount of at least $150.

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