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Q. Who can join and how do I become a member of MMA?
A. MMA is open to all private music teachers currently teaching in the state of
Michigan. Membership forms can be found by selecting the forms menu button.
Q. What is my obligation to MMA if I become a member?
A. We ask that you take active part in the events that are planned. If you enter
students in the competition, you are expected to room captain for your scheduled
time.
Q. Does MMA offer anything other than competition?
A. MMA sponsors at least two workshops a year for teachers and musicians.
Q. How can I support MMA in other ways?
A. MMA is currently enrolled in the scrip program that offers a gift card for a
variety of stores and businesses. MMA and the purchaser receive a percentage in $
of their purchases. Sheet Music Plus also offers a percentage of any sales made
through their website. Finally, all donations are warmly accepted. (tax deductable)
Q. What students are eligible to go to competition?
whose teacher is amember of MMA.
Q. Is there an age limit on contestants?
A. Yes, students must be between the ages of 5 and 18. We do offer an Adult
Hobbyist Division.
Q. Is there a dress code at competition?
A. We ask that all students dress appropriately. Please refrain from tennis shoes,
jeans, sweatshirts and t-shirts. Judges may deduct points for this type of dress.
Q. Do I have to stay in the room till my whole group is finished performing?
A. No, we understand that you may have other performances to attend, however
never leave or enter a room during a performance.
Q. Are photocopies allowed for performance?
A. No, all events (solos, duets, ensembles, etc.) must supply a separate original copy
of the music for the judge. If a song is out of print, you must get permission from the
publisher to copy the music.
Q. Do I have to go to the luncheon?
A. The luncheon is highly encouraged. It is the culmination of the competition. Also,
if the attendance is poor, the hotel costs increase and this increase is passed on to
those attending.
Q. Do I have to attend the awards?
A. Someone who represents the teacher, studio, or student must be present at the
awards. We do not ship unclaimed trophies. Open division participants are expected
to be at the awards in the event they win and will perform their piece at the awards
ceremony.
Q. Do I have to play a different song in each division and do they need to be memorized?
A. Yes, you must play a different song for each division with the exception of
evaluation. All events must be memorized with these exceptions: All
evaluations-except vocal divisions-All duets except vocal divisions-All ensembles
except vocal divisions.
A. MMA is open to all private music teachers currently teaching in the state of
Michigan. Membership forms can be found by selecting the forms menu button.
Q. What is my obligation to MMA if I become a member?
A. We ask that you take active part in the events that are planned. If you enter
students in the competition, you are expected to room captain for your scheduled
time.
Q. Does MMA offer anything other than competition?
A. MMA sponsors at least two workshops a year for teachers and musicians.
Q. How can I support MMA in other ways?
A. MMA is currently enrolled in the scrip program that offers a gift card for a
variety of stores and businesses. MMA and the purchaser receive a percentage in $
of their purchases. Sheet Music Plus also offers a percentage of any sales made
through their website. Finally, all donations are warmly accepted. (tax deductable)
Q. What students are eligible to go to competition?
whose teacher is amember of MMA.
Q. Is there an age limit on contestants?
A. Yes, students must be between the ages of 5 and 18. We do offer an Adult
Hobbyist Division.
Q. Is there a dress code at competition?
A. We ask that all students dress appropriately. Please refrain from tennis shoes,
jeans, sweatshirts and t-shirts. Judges may deduct points for this type of dress.
Q. Do I have to stay in the room till my whole group is finished performing?
A. No, we understand that you may have other performances to attend, however
never leave or enter a room during a performance.
Q. Are photocopies allowed for performance?
A. No, all events (solos, duets, ensembles, etc.) must supply a separate original copy
of the music for the judge. If a song is out of print, you must get permission from the
publisher to copy the music.
Q. Do I have to go to the luncheon?
A. The luncheon is highly encouraged. It is the culmination of the competition. Also,
if the attendance is poor, the hotel costs increase and this increase is passed on to
those attending.
Q. Do I have to attend the awards?
A. Someone who represents the teacher, studio, or student must be present at the
awards. We do not ship unclaimed trophies. Open division participants are expected
to be at the awards in the event they win and will perform their piece at the awards
ceremony.
Q. Do I have to play a different song in each division and do they need to be memorized?
A. Yes, you must play a different song for each division with the exception of
evaluation. All events must be memorized with these exceptions: All
evaluations-except vocal divisions-All duets except vocal divisions-All ensembles
except vocal divisions.
