DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT AUDITIONS

PURPOSE

Give piano and instrumental students from grades K-12 and vocal students from grades 7-12 the opportunity to perform for a critique and rating.

Those students making a I+, I, or I- rating are eligible to perform in the OMTA State Achievement Audition.

Students who receive a I+, I or I- at District will receive a medal after playing.

Students may enter the Merit Division at State if they make a I or I+ and score at least a 75% grade or higher on the theory test. Merit Division students play a different piece at the State Audition, which must be listed on the District entry form.

REQUIREMENTS

Perform one memorized piece.

Note: If a student arrives at District Auditions with a piece that does not meet OMTA guidelines or is different from the piece that was listed on the registration, they may play for critique only. They will not qualify for the State Achievement Audition or any awards.

Refer to the OMTA's District Achievement Page and the FAQs for more requirement details.

OMTA Rating System for Piano, Strings, & Voice.

E-Achievement

OMTA now offers a virtual event for District and State Achievement Auditions known as E-Achievement Auditions. These virtual events provide a participation opportunity for in-state and out-of-state students who are maintaining a virtual lesson platform and for students who cannot attend District and State Achievement Auditions in-person. Video performances will be submitted for adjudication. The critique sheet will be emailed to the teacher.

Registration Deadline is February 5, 2027, 3:00pm.

Video submission Deadline is March 5, 2027, 3:00pm.

Refer to OMTA's E-Achievement Auditions page for more details.

Please note: If a student participates in the E-Achievement Auditions, they may not switch over to “in-person” Achievement Auditions. The student must stay in the E-Achievement track for both District and State.

EVENT DETAILS
(TULSA CENTER)

Audition Date: April 3, 2027

Location: University of Tulsa

Entry Deadline:

March 3, 2027, 3:00pm

Entry Form

Chair: Gina Lord
gina.lord@biola.edu

(951) 317-1969

THEORY TEST INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline: March 25, 2027

Please submit Theory Tests between March 4th-March 25th.

Graded Theory Tests may be picked up from the grader's home when they are ready OR at the District Audition on April 3rd.

Contact Kathy Wilson, okathyw@sbcglobal.net, for closest drop-off locations and any further instructions.

ENTRY FEES

$30 per student for in-person (includes theory)

$30 per student for virtual audition (includes theory)

$5 for theory only

*Entry fees must be paid online when the entry forms are submitted.