Achievement Awards: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion
May 16
| $40Location
First Christian Church of Falls Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044
Application Requirements
1. Please register at new.mtfest.com.
2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records. You do not need to mail anything to the Chair. No late applications will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.
Levels and Time Limits
| Brass/Percussion | |
| Grades 9-12 | 10 minutes |
| Woodwinds | |
| Grade 6 and under | 6 minutes |
| Grades 7-8 | 7 minutes |
| Grades 9-10 | 8 minutes |
| Grades 11-12 | 10 minutes |
Repertoire Requirements
Two works, or movements from different works, contrasting in style and/or tempo. Memorization of the selections is preferred but not required
Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download as a spreadsheet for your reference: Repertoire for Winds Achievement Awards.
Eligibility
Previous first-place winners may not compete again in the same level, but with chairman’s consent, may compete in a higher level.
Teacher Guidelines
Student must provide accompanist, if needed.
Please provide one published score with all measures numbered, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name.
Teachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.
Awards
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodwinds | Grade 6 and under | Gift Cert. | Gift Cert. | Gift Cert. |
| Grades 7-8 | $100 | $50 | $25 | |
| Grades 9-10 | $200 | $100 | $50 | |
| Grades 11-12 | $300 | $150 | $75 | |
| Brass/Percussion | Grades 9-12 | $260 | $100 | $50 |