Washington State – Music Artistry Program (MAP)

Washington State Music Artistry Program (MAP)

What is the Music Artistry Program?

The Music Artistry Program (aka MAP) is a self-supporting annual event developed for students to encourage interest in music and to maintain standards of fine musicianship.

For the Student:

Set goals which encourages preparation beyond the normal weekly routine.
The process is similar to sports: practice – games – tournaments.
Perform for a highly-respected visiting artist.
Work one-on-one with the visiting artist to improve your performance.
Receive written comments and a certificate to assist the student’s growth and acknowledge their practice and commitment to music.

For the Parent:

The Music Artistry Program serves as a goal for the student to prepare two memorized pieces.
Non-competitive format encourages learning, rather than comparison with others.
Visiting Artists are experienced teachers with advanced training, have been carefully screened by WSMTA, are nationally certified by MTNA, and many serve on college faculties around the Northwest.

For the Teacher:

Challenges both the teacher and the students to achieve goals.
Provides an opportunity to observe your students’ lessons from a third-person perspective, often seeing new ways to approach difficult situations or unique problems.
Share ideas and questions with a supportive colleague during one-on-one time with the visiting artist after they have listened and worked with all your students.
Discover trends and areas which may need improvement.

More Information:

The Music Artistry Program is reasonably priced and has convenient online registration.

Students are greatly benefited by learning and memorizing two pieces (though memory is not required) and having the opportunity to work with an accomplished visiting artist.

There are several teachers in SMTA that would love to share their experience with anyone wanting to get more information about MAP as well as assist with registration and repertoire selections.

Please join us for MAP in 2024 and see how this event will greatly enhance your students’ experiences in piano lessons and often serves as a great motivator to continue learning and progressing.

Details
Dates:

Collegiate MAP

Wednesday-Thursday, February 26-27

Visiting Artist: Yuna Roh

Regular MAP

March 3-6

Visiting Artists: Steven Hesla, Debra Bakkland, Oksana Ezhokina, and Jay Mauchley

Locations: Steinway Piano Gallery, Music City, Manito Presbyterian, Garland Church

Flute MAP

March 3-4

Visiting Artist: Sandra Saathof

State Recitalist Competition

Sunday, March 2, @ Steinway Piano Gallery

Non-Member Participation

A non-WSMTA member may participate with a registration of $125.00 plus student fees. Please contact WSMTA Administrative Coordinator, Carrie Kahler for registration instructions.

MAP – Links

WSMTA Website
SPOKANE CHAPTER FEE: Click here to complete the chapter fee form and teacher scheduling preferences.
Do you have a student that needs financial help to enter the Music Artistry Program? Click on this link WSMTA Music Artistry Program Subsidy Grant to learn more and apply.
Teacher Info and Student Schedule-8 students or less: Click here to access this form
Teacher Info and Student Schedule-over 8 students: Click here to access this form