Music Literacy Program Awards:
All students receive a Certificate of Participation.
Those who score 94% or higher on the Written Theory receive a gold seal on their certificate.
Students who score 98% or higher on the Written Theory receive the gold seal plus have their name
(and teacher’s name) published in the WSMTA newsletter, The Clarion.
No monetary prizes are associated with the Music Literacy Program.
Contact the SMTA office for further information or questions.
Simon-Fiset: Piano Division
Chair: Thom Stuart
Event dates: TBA, typically in early February
Registration: TBA, typically in January
Click for Online Registration Guidelines (from 2022 event)
Click for Online Video Submission Guidelines (from 2022 event)
Simon-Fiset: Strings Division
Chair: Jan Coleman
Registration Deadline: TBA, typically mid-February
Event Date: TBA, typically early March
The Simon-Fiset Strings Competition is open to students ages 5-18 who have not graduated from high school.
Click here to view the 2022 Simon-Fiset Strings Results
Questions? Contact event chair, Jan Coleman through the SMTA office at smtaoffice@gmail.com.
Simon-Fiset: Composition Division
Chair: OPEN
Registration: TBA, typically mid-February through mid-March
The Simon-Fiset Composition Competition is open to students in school grades 1-12 in four grade-level categories. New composers are encouraged to enter! Entrants submit a score and a recording of their piece (using live instruments or digital instrumentation). Students may submit more than one composition, but must submit a separate application and fee with each composition.
All entrants receive age-appropriate positive and constructive feedback from the adjudicator. Winning entrants receive certificates by mail, and Visa gift cards.
Reach out to smtaoffice@gmail.com with any questions regarding volunteering or the competition itself.