Welcome to the Second Annual MTAC Honors!

Presented by MTAC Santa Clara

This event spotlights 250 of the top music students and their teachers from MTAC Santa Clara County. These students have received a Branch Honors rating on their CM 2021 Applications.

The hosts and operations team:

Oclef will be organizing the event for MTAC Santa Clara. We’re excited about making this second annual event even better than the first. You’ll hear from us in your inbox, see us hosting recitals and passing out your digital certificates. We also run the monthly MTAC Santa Clara recitals, talk about this with your teacher to make performing a monthly motivational event for your children.

Schedule

All students participating will receive their performance time and log on details directly via email. The listing below is just a supplemental reference. We’ve organized the event into two rooms over 4 days. Tap to see more details.

May 22, 2021

Beethoven Room | 886

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Beyoncé Room | 940

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May 23, 2021

Beethoven Room | 886

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Beyoncé Room | 940

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May 29, 2021

Beethoven Room | 886

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Beyoncé Room | 940

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May 30, 2021

Beethoven Room | 886

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FAQ

My child submitted a video for the event, do they need to be there?

Yes. Your child needs to be present at the event or their video will be skipped.

Can I invite family and friends to the concert?

Yes, you can definitely do this. Share the log on details directly with them and not on social channels or forums.

My child is performing with pre-recorded video, do you they need to do anything besides being present?

Yes, depending on the host and room, rooms will encourage applause (visual, emoji, sound) and may ask for students to announce your name and piece before performance. Also, at the end of the performance, they will receive their certificate through the chat and will have it as a downloadable link. Each room will also take a fun group photo to share at the end.

We have another class scheduled during our recital, can we change times?

Only students performing live online can select their performance time. If you’d like to shift to live performance, contact us directly to make a one-time change.

Where is the event hosted?

The event is hosted online on Zoom software. Visit zoom.us to learn more about the software. You can also search mobile app stores for the mobile app.

Do I need to come early. Can I come early?

You are definitely welcome to come early, but your performance spot is set during your recital hour.

How many music teachers are there in MTAC Santa Clara?

There are over 300 music teachers who are part of this organization in Santa Clara County. This event features many of the top teachers and their top students.

How can I get invited to this next year?

Music students must get all of the following requirements:
– Be at MTAC Level 5 or above
– Be in the 5th grade or above
– Receive ‘State Honors’ on their CM
– Get an “Excellent” on their repertoire rating
Please Note: This is set by the MTAC Santa Clara Board. For the thousands of students who take CM each year, only several hundred will receive this rating. It is based upon Repertoire, Technique, Sight Reading, Theory and Ear Training.

Should my child dress up?

Whether they are performing live online or showcasing their pre-recorded video, students should come dressed appropriately as they would for any event that requires smart casual attire.