Each year, the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) presents its National Young Artist Competition. It is one of the toughest and most demanding of such events in the country. It comprises 4 categories representing 4 age groups: Juniors (11-14); Seniors (15-18); as well as undergraduate and graduate categories. The competition calls for a large solo program of 20 minutes for Juniors, and 25-30 minutes for Seniors. It begins at the state level. The winner of each