Ensemble Festivals
Purpose
To provide students with the opportunity to make music as part of an ensemble. An ensemble consists of at least two keyboard,
voice, and/or instrumental students.
Challenge Awards
● 100 points per student per registered ensemble.
● The limit is 200 points per student per academic year.
Locations and Deadlines
● Deadlines are generally six weeks before the exam date.
● All locations and dates are subject to change. Visit the MMTA website, consult the Newsletter, or contact the program director for up-to-date information.

Fees
$30 Per ensemble
Rules and Procedures
- See General Rules and Procedures for all MMTA programs.
- Generally, ensemble length is 1-4 minutes. An ensemble may not exceed 8 minutes.
- At least one member of each ensemble must be a student registered by an MMTA member.
a. Teachers may only register students in their own teaching area. For example: a teacher who teaches only voice
is to register ensembles with voice students only.
b. The MMTA teacher will coach the group prior to the performance. - A student may participate in two ensembles if desired. Registration fees are due for each ensemble.
- A teacher may accompany an ensemble if it includes at least two of their students.
- One acoustic piano will be provided unless otherwise notified. Please verify with the Site Administrator in advance if a
second piano is needed. Also, indicate the need for two pianos at the time of registration. - Contact the Site Administrator prior to registration if an ensemble wishes to use electronic instruments and/or other
equipment to ensure apparatus will be permitted and to allow for set-up time. - Voice and instrumental ensembles are to provide their own music stands, as needed.
- Performers may provide their own page turners.
- Requests for schedule changes received up until one week prior to the festival date may be granted at the discretion of
the Site Administrator. A fee of $10 per ensemble must be paid directly to the Site Administrator before participation is
allowed. - Concert attire is expected. Attire that matches the ensemble piece’s theme is welcome.
- There are no repertoire restrictions. However, no repertoire substitutions will be allowed after a registration has been
submitted. - Playing from memory is encouraged but not required.
- There is no theory prerequisite to participate in the Ensemble Festival.