Documents and Forms for Evaluation and Convention Performance

• Evaluation Application and Convention Information
• Evaluation Application Form: This is the first step in applying for the Improvisation Celebration Recital or Showcase Recital
• 2008 Convention Improvisation Assignments — Improvisation Celebration Recital:
• Recital Theme — The Four Seasons, and other selected assignments
• Convention Showcase Recital Application Form — a supplemental application to be included with the Evaluation Application: Includes 5 selected assignments for 2008
• Convention Parent Agreement Form

Improvisation for Certificate of Merit

• Improvisation Procedures for Certificate of Merit
• Improvisation Sample Assignments: These monthly assignments may be used as a studio or branch theme.
  • The Four Seasons — 2008 Theme
  • California History — 2007 Theme
  • Holidays — 2006 Theme
  • The Earth and Sky — 2005 Theme

Resources for Improvisation

A new Improvisation policy was established in 2007. Any resource may be used as the basis for improvisation in any of the State MTAC Improvisation Programs.

• Shopping Page to order the Improvisation Syllabus and Guide (ISG) or the Games and Activities for Improvisation (GAI)
• Suggestions for Wind and String Intrumentalists
• Calling All Branches to Improvise! (Article from CMT, updated 12/07)
• A Musical Safari: Improvisation and Composition (Article from CMT, updated 2/08)