Forum Music Teachers Association

Student Events

All FMTA and TMTA Student Affiliate events for the 2026–2027 year, listed in date order.

* TMTA events require SA membership to enroll

Enrollment opens for the year, with monthly late-enrollment windows through February.

Due Sept 15

October 2026

A recital series for students of all ages, Wee Folks division for younger performers.

Oct 11, 2026

State-administered theory examination for enrolled Student Affiliate members.

 

Oct 25, 2026

November 2026​

A guest artist repertoire workshop for advanced Forum students.

Nov 14, 2026

December 2026​

An SA-required event that requires students to submit original works for any instrumentation for state-wide competitive evaluation.

Due Dec 1

An essay contest exploring an assigned musical topic for the student’s grade level.

Due Dec 1

An adjudicated solo performance event, designed to challenge students to perform at a high standard.

Dec 12, 2026

February 2027

A state-wide, TMTA-sponsored written test designed to introduce students to music history through the study of composers lives, music, and composition styles.

Feb 6, 2027

Solo and Concerto divisions, with top finishers advancing to Regionals.

Feb 8, 2027

An encouraging adjudicated event with non-competitive and competitive divisions.

Feb 20, 2027

State-administered theory examination for enrolled Student Affiliate members.

Feb 22–28, 2027

April 2027

A performance adjudicated opportunity for all levels with encouraging feedback in a recital format.

Apr 10 or 17, 2027

An adjudicated performance for high school juniors and seniors with cash prize awards.

Apr 17, 2027

A recital designed to promote the art of piano performance, with Forum members enrolling their most dedicated students.

Apr 25, 2027

May 2027

A financial award given annually to seniors who have earned the most points from Forum and TMTA event participation.

Due May 5

An intensive competition, open to both Forum and non-Forum members, sorted by age and repertoire requirements.

May 15, 2027