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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
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SUMMARY:Violin\, Viola\, Guitar Virtual Exams 5/16/26
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Jackie Lo \nPaper Registration Form
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/violin-viola-guitar-exams-5-16-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20250815T023121Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual/Pre-recorded Piano Exams - 5/17/2026
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Wendy Moyer
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/virtual-pre-recorded-piano-exams-5-17-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
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SUMMARY:MMTA Member Solo Composition Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Procedures & Rules:\n1. See General Rules and Procedures for all MMTA programs.\n2. The composer must be a current member of MMTA.\n3. The composer will retain ownership and copyright to their music.\n4. The composition must be written for solo piano.\n5. The submission must be a computer-generated copy.\n6. The composition must be easily available for purchase in printed and/or electronic format.\n7. The composition can be written in any style.\n8. Include tempo markings and performance notes.\n9. The composition can be written at any technical level.\n10. Indicate Age Category at the time of submission.\n11. Duration should not exceed:\n○ Pre-Pri\, Pri\, JRA\, JRB – 2 minutes\n○ INA – 3 minutes\n○ INB – 4 minutes\n○ SRA\, SRB – 5 minutes
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/mmta-member-composition-submissions/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20250815T010806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T174259Z
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SUMMARY:Members Original Duet Composition Contest
DESCRIPTION:Purpose:\nTo encourage MMTA teachers to explore the process of music composition\, and to expand the knowledge base they share with their students\, each year MMTA holds a Members Original Duet Composition Contest. Winning compositions will be programmed at next year’s Honors Concert. See the Handbook for Criteria and Score Presentation Requirements.\n\nFees:\nThe Members Original Duet Composition Contest is free to all MMTA members.\n\n\nContest Winners Agree to:\n1. Make arrangements to have copies available at any or all of these music retailers: Groth\, Schmitt Music\, and www.arrangeme.com\, so winners and alternates can easily purchase copies.\n2. Publish the ensemble in a side-by-side format.\n3. Submit publishing information and needed copies to the MMTA Office no later than February 1st.\n4. Provide a copy for the conductor and any other copies needed by MMTA.\n5. Provide appropriate cover art prior to printing.\n6. Be present at the 3rd Honors Concert Rehearsal to meet students and autograph copies of the duet.\n7. Be present at the Honors Concert to be acknowledged on stage with the performers.\n\n Letter of Agreement\n\n\nProcedures & Rules:\n1. See General Rules and Procedures for all MMTA programs.\n2. Duets should display creativity and contain interesting parts for both secondo and primo\, both in terms of melodic and rhythmic content\, techniques\, and construction.\n3. The composition should be appropriate for a large ensemble and for students new to performing in a conducted ensemble.\n4. The composition should be appropriate for the ages of the performers and should have an audience appeal.\n5. The piece length should run between 1-3 minutes.\n6. Compositions may be suitable for Primary\, Intermediate\, or Advanced. The musical and technical demands of the duet\nshould be equivalent to an average solo piano piece at the following levels (see p. 8-10 in the 2020 Piano Syllabus for keyboard skills requirements for each level):\n○ PRI = Prep-1\n○ JRA = 1-3\n○ JRB = 2-5\n○ INA = 4-7\n○ INB = 6-9\n○ SRA = 8-9\n○ SRB = 9-11\n7. Compositions from previous years may be resubmitted\, provided they have not been performed in past Honors Concerts.\n8. Scores must be presented with these guidelines:\n○ Ensembles should be submitted as a PDF in open score format. Winning compositions will need to be published side-by-side.\n○ Age Category should be listed (PRI\, JRA\, JRB\, etc).\n○ Removed all identification information. The Committee Chair will ensure each score is connected with the proper entrant.\n○ Place the title of the work on each page of the score.\n○ Measures must be numbered and aligned between primo and secondo.\n○ Include tempo markings and performance notes.\n○ You may also upload a recording of the duet as you would like it performed.\n\nPaper Registration Form
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/members-original-duet-composition-contest-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20250325T190405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T040200Z
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SUMMARY:Bravo Ad 2026
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a way to honor your student(s) that participated in the 2026 Piano Contest? The MMTA Foundation is here to help with Bravo Ads! Parents\, teachers and friends of Honors Concert participants are encouraged to congratulate your student with a Bravo Ad! Bravo Ads include a photo of the performer and a brief congratulatory message which will be compiled into a video slideshow and will be shown at the Honors Concert for family and friends to admire.
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/bravo-ad-2026/
CATEGORIES:Honors Concert
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SUMMARY:Honors Concert Registration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rehearsals for Honors Concert: \nApril 18th \nMay 2nd \nMay 16th \nJune 6th FINAL DRESS\, Performance \nTo fill out an excused absence form\, please go here: Excused Absence Form
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/honors-concert-registration-2026/
LOCATION:Bloomington – Schmitt\, 7800 Harmony Drive\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55439\, US
CATEGORIES:Honors Concert
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20250404T183705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T145254Z
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SUMMARY:MMTA Convention 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 MMTA Convention will be held at Holiday Inn and Suites\, 20800 Kenrick Ave\, Lakeville\, MN 55044 \n– Student registration is for high school students or full-time college students only. \n– New member registration is for non-student members who joined MMTA/MTNA for the first time between April 2025 – May 2026. \n– Refund requests must be submitted to the VP-Convention (Karen Stiles) in writing and no later than one week prior to the convention. A processing fee will be assessed\, and refunds will be issued after the event. \nFor volunteering related questions\, please contact Karen Stiles at karenstiles3@gmail.com.
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/mmta-convention-2026/
LOCATION:Lakeville – Holiday Inn\, 20800 Kenrick Ave\, Lakeville\, 55044\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20260601T142806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152410Z
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SUMMARY:Back to our Roots: Music Bridges at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan - 7/18/2026
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Camille Buddecke and Jake Fitzpatrick \nThis event is for students to participate in Music Bridges. For this particular event\, teachers are required to participate in the event in some capacity (as a site administrator\, judge\, all-day volunteer\, or desk worker). \nEXAMS ARE FROM 8am-12pm only \n 
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/back-to-our-roots-music-bridges-at-mt-clavary-lutheran-church-in-eagan-7-18-2026/
LOCATION:Eagan – Mt. Calvary\, 3930 Rahn Rd\, Eagan\, MN\, 55122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Bridges
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152336Z
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SUMMARY:Back to our Roots: Piano Exams at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan - 7/18/2026
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Camille Buddecke and Jake Fitzpatrick \nThis event is for students to take comprehensive piano exams. For this particular event\, teachers are required to participate in the event in some capacity (as a site administrator\, judge\, all-day volunteer\, or desk worker). \nEXAMS ARE FROM 8am-12pm only \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/back-to-our-roots-piano-exams-at-mt-calvary-lutheran-church-in-eagan-7-18-2026/
LOCATION:Eagan – Mt. Calvary\, 3930 Rahn Rd\, Eagan\, MN\, 55122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20260601T151327Z
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SUMMARY:Back to our Roots: Theory Exams at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church\, 3930 Rahn Rd in Eagan\, MN - 7/18/2026
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Camille Buddecke and Jake Fitzpatrick \nThis event is for students to take theory exams. For this particular event\, teachers are required to participate in the event in some capacity (as a site administrator\, judge\, all-day volunteer\, or desk worker). \nEXAMS ARE FROM 8am-12pm only
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/back-to-our-roots-theory-exams-at-mt-calvary-lutheran-church-3930-rahn-rd-in-eagan-mn-7-18-2026/
LOCATION:Eagan – Mt. Calvary\, 3930 Rahn Rd\, Eagan\, MN\, 55122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20251109T024110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T024110Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual/Pre-recorded Piano Exams - 8/16/2026
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Wendy Moyer
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/virtual-pre-recorded-piano-exams-8-16-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20251111T160605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T165224Z
UID:10000436-1786838400-1786924799@mnmusicteachers.com
SUMMARY:Theory Exams at Eagle Lake Lutheran (Willmar) 8/16/26
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Megan Gilles \nPaper Registration Forms
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/theory-exams-at-eagle-lake-lutheran-willmar-8-16-26/
LOCATION:Willmar – Eagle Lake Lutheran\, 1650 60th Ave NE\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, US
CATEGORIES:Exam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
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UID:10000437-1786838400-1786924799@mnmusicteachers.com
SUMMARY:Piano Exams at Eagle Lake Lutheran (Willmar) 8/16/26
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Megan Gilles \nPaper Registration Form
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/piano-exams-at-eagle-lake-lutheran-willmar-8-16-26/
LOCATION:Willmar – Eagle Lake Lutheran\, 1650 60th Ave NE\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, US
CATEGORIES:Exam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20251111T164439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T164622Z
UID:10000438-1786838400-1786924799@mnmusicteachers.com
SUMMARY:Music Bridges at Eagle Lake Lutheran (Willmar) 8/16/26
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Megan Gilles \nPaper Registration Form
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/music-bridges-at-eagle-lake-lutheran-willmar-8-16-26/
LOCATION:Willmar – Eagle Lake Lutheran\, 1650 60th Ave NE\, Willmar\, MN\, 56201\, US
CATEGORIES:Music Bridges
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260603T184849
CREATED:20250817T233622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T150903Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Theory Exam - 8/22/2026
DESCRIPTION:Site Administrator: Megan Gilles \nVirtual Theory scheduling online with the judge is available between 8am-3:30pm on 8/22. \nPaper Registration Form
URL:https://mnmusicteachers.com/event/virtual-theory-exam-8-22-2026/
CATEGORIES:Exam
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