2026 TFMC District 6 Competition Registration

From Brett Bachus, LLCM, LTCL, ALCM, DipLCM, ALCM(TD) TFMC District Competition Chair TFMC District 6-4 Judges Chair TFMC All-State Festival Theory Judge Contact: d6competition@gmail.com

Registration for the District Competition is open now. https://forms.gle/7LAnjAYZpeVhM9746

We are very excited about the 2026 TFMC District-level, skills-based music event! Students, Teachers, Parents and Siblings may participate. Participants may perform pieces at any level since the focus of this event is performance skills. This district competition was approved in 2022 by TFMC and NFMC leadership. The TFMC District 6 Competition held its first events in May 2025 in Austin and San Antonio. 

 This competition is an independent event with independent rules and is not part of any other competition, any district festival, or any state competition festival.

Below is additional information..

Competition — In-Person or Video

The TFMC District Competition was designed to identify outstanding musical performances. Participants are numerically scored based on level of proficiency on 10 performance elements appropriate to their specific instrument. The competition criteria encourage beginners and intermediate performers and challenges the more advanced and skilled performers. This competition can function as in-person adjudication and/or video submissions. All participants will receive a copy of the rating sheet, a certificate, and a beautiful ribbon.

Highlights:

̈ Competition Events: Piano, Strings, Vocal

̈ TFMC Membership is required. Non-members can pay a $3 Membership fee with registration. https://forms.gle/7LAnjAYZpeVhM9746

̈ Participants can be students, siblings, parents, and teachers - any age, any level. Participants are not required to participate in a district festival or state festival. Ensembles may consist of any combination of students, parents, siblings, and teachers.

̈ Memorization is NOT required except Musical Theatre.

̈ Original Scores only. No copies. Downloaded scores must provide proof of purchase. Arrangements, Transcriptions, Paraphrases, Theme and Variations are allowed. Instrument Themes: Classical, Popular, Movie Themes, American Patriotic, Folk Song, Hymns.

̈ Vocal Themes: Musical Theatre, Art Songs, American Patriotic, Folk Songs, Hymns.

̈ Solo performance: § 1 piece of more than 5 minutes and less than 10 minutes § 2 contrasting pieces totaling 2 - 10 minutes (approximately the same level of difficulty)

̈ Concerto Performance – up to 10 minutes

̈ 2026 Event Registrations: Solo Fee $50, Ensemble Fee $30 each participant

̈ Distinction with Highest Honors (First Place), may be eligible for Monetary Awards at advanced levels.

̈ Videos and original pdf scores can be submitted via YouTube and Google Drive. Email the link with permissions to d6competition@gmail.com.

Placement:

100 pts - Distinction with Highest Honors (First Place) 95-99 pts - Distinction with Honors (Second Place) 90-94 pts - Distinction (Third Place) 85-89 pts - Exemplary 50-84 pts - Merit

San Antonio – Saturday, May 16, 2026 Camann Studio, 7802 Mountain Forest, San Antonio 78239

Austin – Saturday, May 30, 2026 ACC Highland Campus, 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin 78752

District Competition Google Form to register and pay for events and memberships: https://forms.gle/7LAnjAYZpeVhM9746

This Competition

• This competition is an independent event with independent rules and is not part of any other competition, any district festival, or any state competition festival.

• Participants may enter this competition without participation in the TFMC District Festival.

• Event fees for this competition are not refundable and not transferable for any reason.

• This competition event does not contribute points to the TFMC Federation Cup Award Plan.

• This competition does not take the place of the TFMC All-State Festival and does not provide a Superior rating for entry into TFMC All-State Festival.

• Here is a link to see photos of some of last year’s competition participants.https://www.tfmcdistrict6.org/general-1

If you would like additional information emailed to you, please contact Brett Bachus with your request: d6competition@gmail.com.

“Please find attached (our son's) photo and the completed permission form for your use. We are happy to support the promotion of the competition.” ...Harsha Bhat, Austin

“Thanks so much for the wonderful opportunity for young musicians. My students appreciate the feedback and support.” ...Lisa Flores, San Antonio