Results of the 2020 CO State MTNA Competition
Congratulations to all of the students and teachers who competed in the annual 2020 MTNA Colorado State Competition on October 24. I know that this year was a unique journey for all. When we had to make the decision to move the competition to a virtual format (for the first time ever!), my priority was to make sure that the integrity, fairness, professionalism, fun, and competitiveness of the competition remained at the forefront of this annual event. I also wanted to use the virtual format of this unique year as an opportunity to reach more students and recruit an incredible diverse judging panel from throughout the world.
Post-competition, I feel an incredible sense of gratitude. I am extremely grateful for my CSMTA family and team, as they helped me to create an organized, seamless, and high-level competition. I am grateful to all of the teachers and students who rose to the occasion of showing the world that COVID cannot stop creativity and music from happening and that the arts are very much alive during this time.
I hope the competition was a fun and rewarding experience for all. I wish all students, teachers, and families a safe, healthy, and peaceful upcoming holiday season and I can’t wait to see you all in person next year at the 2021 competition!
With the utmost gratitude-
Dr. Leann Osterkamp He, MTNA Colorado Competition Chair