South Carolina Music Teachers Association

2023 MTNA State Affiliate of the Year

is dedicated to furthering the art of music and to promoting the growth and professional development of its members through programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition, and research. Organized in 1960, our non-profit organization is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association. Please browse these pages to learn about our activities and opportunities for members and their students.

2024 State Audition Information

Registration for state auditions is now open.

State Auditions, for students scoring “Outstanding” at District Auditions, will be held April 27, 2024, at the UofSC School of Music in Columbia. All registrations must be completed on-line. Application deadline is April 13, 2024. Teachers who enter students should plan to assist with the auditions that day.

Visit the audition dates page form more information, or click the button below to register.


SCMTA 2024 Commissioned Composer Call

Composers with connections to South Carolina are invited to apply for the South Carolina Music
Teachers Association 2024 Commissioned Composer Award.

The composer selected will receive a $1500 cash prize ($750 from SCMTA matched by MTNA), and the piece will be advanced to eligibility for the MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year ($5000 award). The piece will have a premiere performance at the SCMTA 2024 conference (October 31 – November 2 Furman University).

The deadline for the application is April 5, 2024. The deadline for the completed composition is October 1, 2024.

For more information on how and where to apply, click here to view and download the proposal form.

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