Music Teachers’ Association
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
| 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 |
|