Music Progressions

A Comprehensive Musicianship Program for Piano

About Music Progressions

Music Progressions is designed to be a suggested curriculum of independent music study. This curriculum is coupled with an annual evaluation sponsored by KMTA local associations and/or groups of KMTA teachers.

This noncompetitive program consists of ten progressive levels. Each level requires proficiency in performance, music terminology, rhythm and pulse development, sight-playing, scales, written theory, and ear-training. Students may enter any level. Participation is not based on year in school or years of music study. The test provides a music event evaluating the progressive growth of ALL students - those studying music as a hobby as well as those aspiring to enter the music world professionally.

Many teachers find that they are already teaching the concepts contained in the curriculum. Music Progressions simply keeps the teacher and student accountable for learning the concepts in a progressive and timely manner. Music Progressions provides valuable feedback for teachers, students, and parents through a written evaluation and individual scores in each area. Students also receive a certificate of participation.

KMTA MUSIC PROGRESSIONS 2023

DISTRICT 1

KCMTA (Kansas City)
Date: April 20-21, 2024
Location: Knox Church, Overland Park
Registration deadline: March 29, 2024
Cost: $ 25
Registration Form: Teachers can find it at kansascitymusicteachers.org under Student Programs/Music
Contact: Yi Chang; 440-935-6386; chany485@newschool.edu

KCMTA (Lawrence)
Date: March 23 and April 6, 2024
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lawrence
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2024
Fee: $25
Registration Form: Teachers can find it at kansascitymusicteachers.org under Student Programs/Music Progressions.
Contact: Janet Hart janet@musicclubhouse.com

DISTRICT 3

MAMTA (Manhattan)
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Registration Form: Click Here
Cost: 
Contact Email:  Paula Moseman paula.neilhouse@gmail.com

 

DISTRICT 6

WMMTA (Wichita) 
Dates:  Saturday & Sunday, May 4-5, 2024
Location:  Wichita State University, Duerksen Hall
Deadline:  March 23, 2024
Cost: $25 (Use the registration form at www.wmmta.org)
Contact Email:  mchallstrom@gmail.com

DISTRICT 6

SCKMTA (Derby Area)
Date:  Friday, April 19, 2024
Location: Woodlawn UMC, Derby
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Cost: $20
Contact Email: frankelsmith50@gmail.com

DISTRICT 6

MAPTL (McPherson)
Date: April 13, 2024
Central Christian College - Wesley Black Fine Arts building in McPherson
Deadline: March 13, 2024
Coordinator: Brett Janssen
Registration:  students sign up with their KMTA teacher;
non-members: https://forms.gle/2VjYwffAW1AVYQus9
Contact email: Brett.Janssen@centralchristian.edu
Cost: $20

DISTRICT 6

NMTA (Newton)
Date: April 20, 2024
Location: Bethel College, Newton 
Deadline: March 20, 2024
Coordinators: Carol Klingenberg and Judith Mace
Cost: $20  
Contact: vcklingenberg@gmail.com