Honors Auditions
The PMTNM Student Honors Auditions are held at the District and State levels and provide students with an unparalleled opportunity and incentive for musical growth and understanding. Students perform in a competitive setting for qualified and impartial judges who provide careful and constructive written comments.
The program was designed to encourage and inspire students to diligently study, prepare, and present recital caliber repertoire in a polished public performance. The repertoire, dates, and general rules are determined by the PMTNM Student Honors Committee.
Level I: Students ages 9 and under on September 1
Level II: Students ages 10-11 on September 1
Level III: Students ages 12-13 on September 1
Level IV: Students ages 14-15 on September 1
Level V: Students ages 16-17 or High School Senior on September 1
College: Students ages 18-25 on September 1. The contestant need not be currently enrolled in a college or university
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In the SW District, the deadline for contacting Dr. Arahata with a student's intent to audition is September 26. Dr. Arahata's email is yarahata@nmsu.edu.
Click on the buttons below to access completeHonors Audition info and application.
Performance Levels for All Categories
Deadlines
Each district vice president sets their own audition date and application deadline, but the deadline to send winners' applications and checks to Melinda Moore, state Honors chair, is October 20.
District Vice Presidents: click on the button below to access the District and State Fees form.
Teacher Responsibilities
Any teacher with a student entered in a state conference will be required to assist with the auditions. In lieu of helping, they may find a volunteer approved by the competition chair or pay a $50 fee to hire a helper.
Teachers must register for the state conference and pay the teacher’s registration fee if:
• they have students advancing to Honors at the state conference
• they have students who will compete in the MTNA competition