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CSMTA provides Colorado many annual opportunities for continuing education for music teachers 
and performance, competition, education, and testing for students.

Rising Stars Festival

This student event is open to students of CSMTA member and non-member teachers. 
Two categories: Competitive Stars & Non-Competitive Stars. 
Four divisions: Solo Piano, Solo Voice, Solo Instrument & Ensemble.
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CSMTA RISING STARS WINNERS!

​Congratulations to the following students of PPMTA teachers were winners in the 2019 CSMTA Rising Stars Festival on April 13!
 
Upper Elementary Piano
2nd Place      Claire Hu
Teacher:  Mary Beth Shaffer, NCTM
 
Upper Senior Piano
1st Place Benjamin Randall
Teacher:  Dr. Joan Sawyer
 
Upper Elementary Voice
1st Place Ruby Taylor
Teacher:  Barbara Taylor, NCTM
 
Junior Voice
1st Place Shreya Krishnan
Teacher:  Barbara Taylor, NCTM
 
Junior Voice
3rd Place Jayleen Ingram
Teacher:  Anita Chapman
 
Lower Senior Voice
1st Place Christina Loehr
Teacher:  Barbara Taylor, NCTM
 
Lower Senior Voice
Honorable Mention  Abigail Olsen Teacher:  Anita Chapman
 
Upper Senior Voice
1st Place Meg Brilleslyper
Teacher:  Barbara Taylor, NCTM
 
Upper Senior Voice
2nd Place Linnea Lee
Teacher:  Barbara Taylor, NCTM
 
Ensemble
Honorable Mention  
Sophie Kalua, Jack Snyder
Teacher:  Dee Boatman
Piano Duet

CSMTA Concerto Competition

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​PPMTA has two winners in the CSMTA Concerto Competition! 

String Winner: Kooper Lane
Teacher:  Karine Garibova

Junior Piano Winner:  Annie Qin
Teacher:  Dr. Jan Saffir

The final performance with the Aurora Symphony will take place at the Aurora Fox Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 19, at 3 pm.  
​Complete competition results here.

Student Theory Assessment

The purpose of the CSMTA Student Theory Activity, or STA, is to stimulate and recognize theory competency among all Colorado music students. Group testing is conveniently offered at Rising Stars Festival locations in early Spring.  
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Master Class Activity

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Visit the CSMTA Website for even more opportunities and events!
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    • Become a Member!
    • Certification & Education
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    • Handbook Archives
  • CALENDAR
  • Find a Teacher
  • MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
  • STUDENT ACTIVITIES
    • PPMTA Student Activities
    • PPMTA/CSYSA Concerto Competition
    • Monthly Recitals
    • CSMTA Student Activities
    • MTNA Competition
  • Photo Gallery
  • Local Businesses
  • Community Events
  • Resources
    • Online Learning & Tools
    • Music Apps
    • Music Blogs
  • Contact