GENERAL INFORMATION
- By registering your child or yourself to participate in the Online Division Performance Evaluations, you, the parent or guardian, release any and all rights to UMTA and authorize UMTA to upload your child’s recorded performance to UMTA’s website, Facebook page, Instagram, and/or YouTube channel for recital and recognition purposes.
- Please fill out the registration form under the Online Region. Double-check spelling on students’ names for accuracy in printing certificates.
- PLEASE remind/notify your students and parents that there are NO refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
- Adhere to all registration deadlines. See our registration guidelines for additional details. Region chairpersons need ample time to schedule the evaluations and communicate with teachers.
- Up to 20 percent of performers (per region) in each age division will be selected to perform in the UMTA State Honors Recitals at Daynes Music in Midvale, Utah (Dates to be announced.)
- This division is for piano entries only. Instrumental (non-piano) and vocal entries are accepted in the Instrumental and Vocal region and are judged separate from the Online Division.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration must be postmarked by October 8, 2025. No exceptions.
VIDEOS UPLOADED/LINKS TO VIDEOS: Student videos must be uploaded to YouTube, or Google Drive. You must send the link to the videos to meletvin@comcast.net by October 8, 2025. No exceptions.
APPLICATION FEES for Active UMTA/MTNA Members
| Piano K-12 Solo, Duet, Ensemble | $12 |
| Piano Collegiate and Adult Solo, Duet, Ensemble | $15 |
| Instrumental and Vocal Solo, Duet, Ensemble | $15 |
Students of non-UMTA Teachers are invited to participate for $30 per registration. To learn more about UMTA, please visit Join UMTA and MTNA.
REPERTOIRE GUIDELINES & TIME LIMITS
- Solo Division: 1 or 2 pieces. Memorization is encouraged, but not required. All entries should be high performance quality.
- Duet entries are allowed and may also consist of 1 or 2 pieces. The division entered is determined by the average of the student’s ages rounded down. Duets do not have to be memorized to be duly considered for the state honors recital.
- Two piano duets are eligible this year. No piano concertos accepted.
| Age | Repertoire Guideline | Total Time Limit |
| Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 | Any style and composer including arrangements | 7 minutes |
| Grades 10-12 | Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary Repertoire (no arrangements) | 10 minutes |
| College & Adult | Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary Repertoire (no arrangements) | 10 minutes |