Programs

  • Adult Workshop (Branch)

    CHAIR:Jillair Robinson         [ e m a i l ] Adult Workshop offers performance opportunities for adult students.  Students will have an opportunity to play for one another with or without music in a very inviting and non-critical atmosphere. Duets and…

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  • Bach Festival (State / Branch)

    CHAIR:Chizuko Asada          [ e m a i l ] The Bach Festival is sponsored by the Southern California Junior Bach Festival, Inc. (www.scjbf.org) and is open to students of active, provisional or student members of MTAC. A student may…

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  • Certificate of Merit (State)

    The Certificate of Merit program (CM) is a graded student evaluation covering performance, technique, ear training, sight reading, and written theory.  Students receive the evaluator’s comments and a certificate.  There are awards and other performance opportunities for students…

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  • CODA (Branch)

    PROGRAM COORDINATOR:Paula Sabin         [ e m a i l ] MTAC-Irvine is proud to announce the formation of a new testing program for students to evaluate and give recognition to our students– the Certification of Distinguished Achievement or CODA….

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  • Composers Today (State / Branch)

    CHAIR:Satomi Otsubo    [ e m a i l ] This is a state-wide program to encourage composition and improvisation.  Students submit their own compositions to professional evaluators and receive constructive comments and ratings.  Additional performance opportunities…

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  • Festivals (Branch)

    CHAIRS:Yunfeng Cai (Romantic/Contemporary)   [ e m a i l ] Vicki Tseng (Classical/Baroque)  [email] Irvine branch presents four festivals in per year: Romantic, Baroque,, Classical and Contemporary. Students are required to play a piece or pieces composed by the composers…

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  • Music Students’ Service League Recitals, MSSL (Branch)

    CHAIR:Dr. Ena Kim     [ e m a i l ] MSSL presents student recitals in retirement homes.  This is done as a service. Students arrive early to socialize with the residents.  Afterwards, there is a reception. …

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  • Monster Concert (Branch)

    CHAIR:Jenny Fu         [ e m a i l ] This is a fun, non-competitive recital with no requirements.  Students in all ages are invited to participate in Halloween costume.  Participants receive a treat bag.  Registration fees…

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  • Scholarship Competition (Branch)

    CHAIR:Minako Horimura Han          [ e m a i l ] To encourage and award Junior and high school musicians who consistently work hard and develop their musical abilities to the fullest. Each school…

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