The Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival
The Dorothy Sutton Preliminary auditions will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at West Chester University from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In order to enroll students, teachers must pay all local, state, and national dues by August 31. Teachers may refer to the PMTA website for more details and guidelines.
- Students of ANY instrument are required to perform two compositions. No arranged music is permitted. Music for the elementary level should be contrasting in style. Intermediate and advanced levels should be from two different periods of music history. Performance time may not exceed fifteen minutes. Pieces must be at least 16 measures long without repeats.
- All students are required to take a theory exam by 4:30 PM on the day of the audition. Theory test information is located on the PMTA website. More detailed theory test information is found here.
- Ensemble music will also be screened at the local level. Ensembles should present two non-memorized contrasting pieces by different composers.
To enter students in the local preliminary auditions
Registration
Fees - must be paid via Paypal or Credit Card - do not send a check
Results and State Level
- Online registration is now REQUIRED, and we will no longer accept checks and paper forms. Registration is available under the Members Only tab, under Registration for Events.
- If you need assistance with registering your students, contact mlmta.webmaster@gmail.com to arrange a time for assistance.
- If you have any questions or concerns, contact Donna Beech at beechmartin@msn.com.
- Registration for the DSPF auditions opens September 7, 2019
- Registration closes September 22nd at Midnight.
Fees - must be paid via Paypal or Credit Card - do not send a check
- Solo $19.00
- Duet $22.00
- Trio $28.00
- Quartet $33.00
Results and State Level
- Local auditions results will indicate if the student may proceed to the state level as a participant in a showcase recital where he/she will receive a gold medal. The Dorothy Sutton Showcase Recital will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Penn State University
Important Information for Teachers
All teachers entering students at the local preliminary level are expected to assist on the day of the audition. We would appreciate any additional help from your students’ parents if at all possible. If you are unable to help for the entire day, you must find a substitute.
Teachers must pick up their students’ results, medals and theory certificates at the end of the day on October 13, 2019.
Local audition results will indicate if the student may proceed to the state level as a participant in a showcase recital where he/she will receive a gold medal. The Dorothy Sutton Showcase Recital will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Penn State University.
Teachers must pick up their students’ results, medals and theory certificates at the end of the day on October 13, 2019.
Local audition results will indicate if the student may proceed to the state level as a participant in a showcase recital where he/she will receive a gold medal. The Dorothy Sutton Showcase Recital will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Penn State University.
To enroll students in the November 23rd Showcase Recital
Registration
Fees - must be paid via PayPal or Credit Card - do not send a check
- Registration for the showcase recital is only available online. A link to the registration page will be under the Members Only tab, under Registration for Events.
- Registration must be completed by each individual teacher for their eligible students. Please check the PMTA website for more info.
- Online registration will begin on October 1, 2019 and end at 3:00 PM EST, Friday, October 25, 2019.
Fees - must be paid via PayPal or Credit Card - do not send a check
- $13.00 per student
- $20.00 per ensemble
Enrolling students in the concerto and ensemble festival
The Concerto and Ensemble festival is a state event. Please direct all questions and fees to Theresa Smith, DSPF@pamusicteachers.org.