Name: 2026 MTNA Instrumental Performance Competition
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-10

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The MTNA National Competitions are some of the most successful and prestigious student classical music competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition. The purpose of the Music Teachers National Association Performance competitions is to provide educational experiences for students and teachers and to recognize exceptionally talented young artists and their teachers in their pursuit of musical excellence. UMTA proudly hosts the state round of this competition in the recital hall of Steinway Piano Gallery in Holladay (4644 S. Holladay Blvd). The community is invited to attend these competitions at no cost. Winners of the competition will go on to the Southwest Division competition then Nationals in St. Louis, Missouri at the MTNA national conference. The competitions consist of a Piano Competition and Instrumental Competition each with Junior, Senior, and Young Artist Divisions. Specific times for each division can be found at https://utahmta.org/students/competitions-mtna-competitions/mtna-competitions/ Audience members will please enter and exit quietly between competitors. No audience members under the age of 8. No video or photography permitted.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

2026 MTNA Instrumental Performance Competition

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Holiday Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-Airport West, an IHG Hotel

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Hampton Inn Draper Salt Lake City

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Draper

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Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport

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Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport

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Four Points by Sheraton Salt Lake City Airport

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2026 MTNA Instrumental Performance Competition

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