Competitions, recitals and auditions--oh my!(In Unison)

At this time of year, many students are preparing for competitions, auditions or recitals. These activities, many offered through MTNA and our state and local affiliates, can be extraordinarily beneficial to our students, motivating and challenging them to rise to the occasion and grow from their experiences. Some students thrive on these public performances and do their very best performing "under pressure." However, for some students, these events hold the potential to negatively affect their self-esteem and good feelings about music and, in some cases, cause them to quit.…