2026 MSMTA State Conference

22-24 Oct 2026  |  University of Montana, Missoula
Registration Deadline:  1 October   |  $15 Late Fee applied after Deadline
FEATURED PRESENTER:     Keith Snell
CONFERENCE RECITAL:       Anton Nel   Friday, 23 Oct
COMMISSIONED COMPOSER:    Bryan Kostors
ADJUDICATORS:  Mark Neuwirth, Piano
​  Jason Bell, Strings  ; Charles Nichols, Composition
EXCITING SESSIONS, NETWORKING, AND MORE!
STATE MTNA COMPETITION        Thursday, 22 Oct
  (Advancing national competition)
Events:    Composition, Piano, Piano Duet, Strings, Woodwinds, Voice, Brass, Chamber Music  (video entry)
Stecher & Horowitz - Two Pianos  (video entry)
Levels:     Junior, Senior, Collegiate
PIANO MASTER CLASSES - ALL LEVELS
MSMTA FALL FESTIVAL                 Saturday, 24 Oct
​  (Non-advancing state competition)
Categories:  Short Program, Solo, Piano Duet     
​Open to:  All instruments and voice
Levels:  Elementary, Junior, Senior
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PIANOS SPONSORED BY University of Montana

Registration Open Now

 OPI Credits

Student events held in conjunction with the 2026 Annual Conference:

Conference Chair:  Margery Whatley, NCTM