District IV Concerto Competition

District IV Concerto Competition
Saturday, March 19, 2022
​Application Deadline: February 28, 2022
Current plan for in-person: University of North Florida, Recital Hall (Room 1200)
Precise COVID precautions will be issued as we get closer to the event, pending the trajectory of the Omicron variant, but expect a mask requirement for all audience members
​ (application and rules on the state website: https://www.fmta.org/district-concerto-application-form.html)
Chairperson:  Dr. Erin Bennett
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All rules and forms can be found here:​  FSMTA District and State Concerto Competition
District IV Concerto Competition Additional Instructions
 
COVID-19 Protocols:
  • Masks are required for everyone in the audience and should cover the nose and mouth snugly at all times
  • The current requirement is for pianists to perform in masks. Pending Covid numbers in the District this requirement may be revisited as the concert date approaches for those actively performing onstage. But for now, plan to perform masked. Practice performing in a mask with your collaborative pianist in advance so that March 19 is not your first attempt at this
  • Hand sanitizer will be available at the venue and its use will be encouraged
  • Should there be a high number of applicants to perform, additional restrictions related to audience size limitations may be imposed or the event may be split into smaller recitals to accommodate a larger crowd in the space
Application Addendum:
  • New this year: your application is not complete without a signed UNF Liability Waiver (required by the university). This form was provided in the February 2022 High Notes and is linked here: unf_waiver_for_minors_-_d4_concerto_competition.pdf and can either be mailed in with your check, emailed to e.bennett@unf.edu, or brought with you to the event itself. For performers under 18 a parent or legal guardian must sign and initial the form. Additional blank copies will be available to be completed on-site on March 19. No student will be permitted to compete without a signed waiver form on file per UNF policies.

Please follow the rules and age guidelines very carefully for each level.
***New This Year***
  • All applications must be submitted online. You can find the application here (click on District 4 application towards the bottom of the page). You do not need to print any forms for the judges. All necessary paperwork for the judges will be handled by the competition chairperson. The only thing that needs to be mailed is the application fee check (amounts below).
  • Teacher: FSMTA Member Teacher fee-$0, Student Fee-$40, Total $40
  • Teacher: FSMTA Nonmember Teacher fee-$40, Student Fee-$40, Total $80

Please note:
If a student advances to the state competition there is an additional $40 application fee. If the student’s teacher is a non-member, the teacher must pay an additional $80 fee.
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Send application fee check (made out to FSMTA District IV) by the application deadline to : 
          Dr. Erin Bennett
          12534 Ashglen Drive N.
          Jacksonville, FL 32224