Forum Music Teachers Association of Houston, Inc.

Thelma Hearn Memorial Scholarship

Thelma Hearn Memorial Scholarship

Chairman: John Weems (281-494-3326) Date: April 13, 2025 Location: Studio of John Weems at 3326 Riviera Dr., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Entry Deadline: Mar 5th, 2025 Eligibility: Any piano student enrolled as either a Junior or Senior in high school who is currently studying with a Forum member. Required Repertoire: Three works from at least [...]

TMTA SA Publication Contest

CHAIRMAN:  Chiao_Li Tsai: (505) 610-1580   chiaoli97@gmail.com 703 Cannon Ln, Sugar Land TX 77479 ESSAY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 1 FEE: $20 per student mailed to chair by December 1 Pay for your student’s registration: OPTION 1 (preferred): Send payments via Zelle to fmteftreasurer@gmail.com. Add a message to the transfer with the memo “Publication Contest enrollment for [...]

TMTA SA Original Composition Contest

CHAIRMAN: Chiao-Li Tsai: (505) 610-1580 chiaoli97@gmail.com 703 Cannon Ln, Sugar Land TX 77479 INTRODUCTION The TMTA SA Original Composition Contest encourages students to compose their own compositions. With their teacher's guidance, students can compose solo or ensemble compositions for any instrument that may be submitted to the state contest for adjudication by highly qualified judges. [...]

TMTA SA Performance Contest

CHAIRMAN: John Weems (281) 494-3326 DATE: Sunday, February 9, 2025 ENTRY DEADLINE: January 8, 2025 TIME: TBA LOCATION: Weems Studio or U of H FEE: Solo – $15.00 Concerto – $15.00 Post-12 Solo- $20.00 Post-12 Concerto – $20.00 Registration and fees are due on January 11, 2023. Pay for your student’s registration: OPTION 1 (preferred): [...]

Houston Forum Young Artists Competition

CHAIRMEN: Lali Elbakidze (832-875-1068) lalielbakidze@yahoo.com; Hospitality assist - Phebe Wusan DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2025 LOCATION: University of Houston FEE: $30.00 per student entry, non-refundable. Non-FMTA members - $40. Entry fees are non-refundable. OPTION 1 (preferred): Send payments via Zelle to fmteftreasurer@gmail.com. Add a message to the transfer with the memo “HFYAC enrollment for #__ [...]

Thelma Hearn Memorial Scholarship Contest

Chairman: John Weems (281-494-3326) Date: April 13, 2025 Location: Studio of John Weems at 3326 Riviera Dr., Sugar Land, Tx 77479 Entry Deadline: March 5th, 2025 Eligibility: Any piano student enrolled as either a Junior or Senior in high school who is currently studying with a Forum member. Required Repertoire: Three works from at least [...]

Senior Awards

FMTA has two Senior Awards that are given annually to the seniors who have earned the most points from grades 1-12 and grades 9-12. Both of these awards are open to any senior who has participated in the requested events. The two top students will be awarded a plaque and check. FORUM SENIOR PARTICIPATION AWARD [...]

TMTA World of Music Test

CHAIRMAN: Sophia Chang: 281-813-2097 DATES: March 1 - March 2, 2025 TIMES: 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. LOCATION: TBD FEE: $16 per student (includes medal) $6.50 postage pay for your student’s registration: OPTION 1 (preferred): Send payments via Zelle to fmteftreasurer@gmail.com. Add a message to the transfer with the memo “World of Music enrollment for #__ students.” [...]

TMTA SA Ensemble

these times these times are subject to location schedule Chairman: Karen Wallace 713-569-5818 karenwallace2@comcast.net Purpose: To provide students of all ages a unique opportunity to play and perform in a group setting at the annual TMTA Convention. This positive experience will help provide a well-rounded experience for those involved Recital Date: June 12-14 (specific recital day [...]

Jazz Festival

This is an event for piano solo performances that features non-competitive and competitive divisions. The non-competitive division is open to students of all ages and abilities and will be adjudicated with comments and a rating scale. The competitors are grouped according to grade level and require a high level of preparation and performance. All solo [...]