National Piano-Playing Auditions

The National Guild of Piano Teachers is one of the most important divisions of the American College of Musicians. The primary function of the NGPT is to establish definite goals and awards for piano students of all levels and creates goals for the earliest beginner as well as the artistic adult; goals for the slow pupil as well as the gifted prodigy. These goals attempt to prevent aimless drifting and give music study some definite direction and provide a measurement for progress.

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All piano students have a yearly opportunity to attain these goals through non-competitive adjudication in the annual National Piano Playing Auditions. Auditions are private (student and judge only) with well qualified musicians serving as judges. Students are judged on individual merit in the areas of accuracy, continuity, phrasing, pedaling, dynamics, rhythm, tempo, tone, interpretation, style, and technique.

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The National (and International) Fraternity of Student Musicians is an organization consisting of students participating in Guild Auditions. Since auditions are held abroad as well as in the U.S.,

The Fraternity of Student Musicians is international in scope. These students automatically become members of the NFSM and are entitled to yearly auditions and report cards. 

 

Each Participant will receive a Pin, Certificate from the American College of Musicians! 

 

Since I am the Chairperson for The National Guild of Piano Teachers (Teacher Division of American College of Musicians) and a Sponsor-Member of the National Fraternity of Student Musicians (Student Division of American College of Musicians) for the area of Miami-Dade County It is my desire to have as many of our pupils qualify for NFSM Membership to ensure quality learning and advancement for each of our students.

 

Please contact your instructor for your participation in National Piano Playing Auditions, each one of our student’s progress is of utmost importance.