{"id":4608,"date":"2026-02-20T17:02:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T01:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/?p=4608"},"modified":"2026-02-20T17:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T01:05:12","slug":"what-is-the-mtac-state-convention-everything-students-parents-need-to-know-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/zh\/what-is-the-mtac-state-convention-everything-students-parents-need-to-know-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the MTAC State Convention? Everything Students &#038; Parents Need to Know (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-zh\">  For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.<\/p><p><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Music Teachers&#8217; Association of California (MTAC) organizes a major four-day event every summer that brings together more than 4,000 musicians, teachers, and students. This gathering highlights excellence in musical performance and original composition.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">2026 Details: The upcoming event is scheduled for June 26-29 at the Hilton Los Angeles<br \/>\nAirport Hotel.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Accommodations: Guests are encouraged to stay at the host hotel to ensure they don&#8217;t miss any scheduled activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Core Activities<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Attendees can participate in a variety of educational and performance-based events:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Performances: Features high-level recitals, guest speakers, and professional concerts.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Learning: Offers educational seminars, panel discussions, and expert presentations.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Master Classes: Top-performing students in Improvisation or Certificate of Merit\u00ae may be invited to one-on-one coaching sessions with renowned educators.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Marketplace: A dedicated hall where visitors can browse sheet music, purchase unique instruments, or meet with music industry vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Performance Opportunities<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Students can qualify for several specialized recitals and competitions, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Certificate of Merit\u00ae (CM): Includes New Materials, Festival, and Theme recitals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Competitions: Finals for the Piano Concerto and Solo (PCS) and winners&#8217; recitals for VOCE.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Creative Programs: The Composers Today symposium, Improvisation recitals, and the Young Composers Guild.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Unique Recitals: The Contemporary Music Recital (modern pieces) and the Friends of Today&#8217;s Music (debuting new works).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Registration and Costs<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Included Fees: Some programs, such as the CM Panel, include the performance fee in the initial application.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Performer Registration: For other programs, selected performers must register for a<br \/>\n&#8220;Performer Track,&#8221; which typically includes three guest passes for family members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. 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