MTNA Composition Competition
The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition.
The purpose of the MTNA competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence.
Kevin Michael Sullivan, MTNA Composition Competitions Chair
The Massachusetts State Composition Competition is the first level of the MTNA Composition competitions.
The three-tiered Elementary, Junior, Senior and Young Artist Composition Competitions begin with state competitions.
The winners/representatives of each state's competition advance to the division competition.
Division winners compete in the national finals.
The national winners have their compositions performed at the annual MTNA National Conference.
State Composition Applications are due September 13, 2023 by 3:00p.m. (EST).
For guidelines, fees and registration, go to:
MASSACHUSETTS TEACHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Current active membership dues for MTNA, or a non-member teacher fee, must be paid prior to accessing the student competition application.
• All Massachusetts teachers must provide the Participating Teachers Fee & Application:
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TEACHER’S FEE AND APPLICATION
Step 1: Fill out the Teacher’s Fee Form (Simply click the button below)
Step 2: Submit your Teacher’s Fee (Select the correct amount in the drop down menu, and then click Pay Now)
• The Teachers Fee & Application are due by September 15, 2023.
• A student's application is NOT considered complete until the teacher's fee is received.
2024 COMPETITION RESULTS
MA STATE WINNERS:
Elementary
Winner: Claire Yang, Student of David Ibbett
Honorable mention: Valerie Bai, Student of Alla Cohen
Honorable mention: Elon Du-Chang Student of Alla Cohen
Honorable mention: Xiaohan Zhuo, Student of Yiming Wu
Junior
Winner: Ella Bao, Student of Meng Wang
Honorable mention: Sabina Sandrasagra, Student of David Ibbett
Honorable mention: Eric Song, Student of Lydia Reed-Guertin
Honorable mention: Xiaohan Zhuo, Student of Yiming Wu
Senior
Winner: Daniel Lee, Student of David Ibbett
Honorable mention: Tyler Cummins, Student of Andrew List
Honorable mention: Siyi Yang, Student of Liliya Ugay
Young Artist:
Winner: Zhengtao Pan, Student of Alla Cohen
Honorable mention: Francois Hilderbrandt, Student of Alla Cohen
This year, the Massachusetts judges were: Dr. Peter Evans, D.M.A and Dr. Elliott Miles McKinley, PhD.
2022 EASTERN DIVISION WINNERS:
Junior
Winner: Sabina Sandrasagra, Student of David Ibbett (MA)
Young Artist
Honorable mention: Nathania Pasila, Student of Alla Cohen (MA)
This year, the Eastern Division judges were: Carlos Cordero, William Kenlon and Dale Trumbore.
2022 NATIONAL WINNERS:
Junior
Second Place: Sabina Sandrasagra, Student of David Ibbett (MA)
This year, the National judges were: Misook Kim (Naperville, IL), Jeffrey Smith (Elma, IA) and James Syler (San Antonio, TX)