Music Teachers' Association of Queensland Inc

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MTAQ Video Audition Guidelines 

Available as a PDF here

 

AUDITION ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 

Audition assessment criteria relating to section 5b (vi) of the Constitution of the MTAQ.

 The applicant to submit the following:

 a)      A video tape recording of TWO teaching lessons.

          

1.      Each lesson should show teaching at different ability levels i.e. one beginner lesson and one advanced lesson ( i.e. minimum grade 5 level)

2.      Each lesson to be a maximum of 30 minutes, and a minimum of 25 minutes duration.

3.      A written lesson plan must be included for each lesson.

4.      The video to be in VHS format.

5.      Please submit two copies of video recording.

  

b) A video tape recording of the applicant performing TWO contrasting works. 

 

1.      One piece must be at least Grade 8 (A.M.E.B. level or equivalent) and the other Grade 5 (A.M.E.B. level or equivalent).  One of these pieces may be a piece that is featured on the lesson video.

2.      In lieu of video performance, documentary evidence of performance level e.g. A.Mus.A., (A.M.E.B or equivalent) will be acceptable.

3.      The video to be in VHS format.

4.      Please submit two copies of video recording.

 

Guidelines for Teaching Videos

 Video lessons should clearly demonstrate the following teaching skills.

 

·        A good rapport with the student,

·        Effective pacing of the lesson,

·        Demonstration of  tone and technique,

·        Development of student’s expressive awareness,

·        Linking various aspects of the lesson,

·        Approaching a new piece,

·        Provide a good model/demonstration for the student e.g. posture,

·        Include development and or training of musicianship, and

·        Modelling effective home practice skills.

 

Guidelines for Written Lesson Plans

 

Written lesson plan should include the following:

·        Objectives of the lesson,

·        Planned activities, with the purpose of each activity outlined,

·        Resources used,

·        Applicant’s evaluation of the lesson,

·        Repertoire used (composer, title and source),

·        A brief background statement about the student,

·        A brief outline of the applicant’s teaching philosophy,

·        A brief outline of participation in Professional Development areas.

  

Video Audition Fees

 

The audition fee is $520.  The Music Teachers Association of Queensland requires the payment of this fee at least four weeks prior to the anticipated audition date.

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Video Audition Panel

 M.T.A.Q.  membership video auditions will be conducted by specialist examiners from the Australian Music Examination Board.  A representative or representatives of the Music Teachers Association of Queensland Council may also be present at the audition assessment

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1. Have you read the criteria for Membership?

2. Have you filled in all details and teaching levels?

3. Have you filled in all details including website?

4. Have you filled in the payment details?

5. Have you posted the required documents to MTAQ?:

 

For Direct Deposit via Internet or Bank The deposit details are;

BSB: 638-070 Account No: 7219288 with Heritage Building Society