Music Teachers’ Association

of New South Wales
Junior Music Festivals

The Junior Music Festivals were introduced in 1995, with the aim of offering young music students the opportunity to perform in a friendly, relaxed and encouraging environment.  They are held in various locations throughout Sydney and Country New South Wales.

They are open to students of both members and non-members of the MTA.

Prizes are awarded in all sections, with participants receiving a Certificate of Participation and a report from the adjudicator.  Entrants must be aged under 16 years of age as at 31st July and may enter at only one venue per year per instrument

Each Festival is divided into sections, according to the grade/ability of the student.

Novice Beginners to Preliminary
Elementary 1st and 2nd Grade
Intermediate 3rd and 4th Grade
Late Intermediate 5th and 6th Grade
Junior Festival winners. Photographs courtesy of Marjorie Hysteck

For the first time in 2007, a new section for grades 7 and 8 will be trialled in some areas.

Any recognised examination board grading system is acceptable.

The Junior Music Festivals for 2007 will be held at the following locations

Orange 25th May, 2008
Killara 17th August, 2008
Newcastle 31st August, 2008
Northern Beaches 14th September, 2008
Bankstown/Georges Hall 21st September, 2008
Burwood 26th October, 2008
Sutherland 2nd November, 2008
St. George 16th November, 2008