Student Events
Events
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Jazz Workshop
Jazz Workshop The 1.5 hour jazz workshop focuses on learning to improvise on standard jazz tunes. Both students and teachers who want to experience improvisation are invited to participate. All participants (students and teachers who would like to participate) must register and
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McLean Symphony and NVMTA’s Composition Contest Winner
The program of National Treasures will consist only of music by American Composers, including a composition by 13 year-old local student, Daniel Carroll, winner of a festival sponsored by the Northern Virginia Music Teachers’ Association, and a work written in memory of Dr. Marti
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Adult Student Rehearsal Workshops–January
DETAILS In a friendly and welcoming environment, we talk about our pieces, perform for a warm and supportive audience, and learn how we can develop our playing through constructive suggestions. We also enjoy each others’ company, support each others’ journeys, and have fun! Thes
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Amadeus Orchestra and NVMTA Concerto Winners-Postponed, Date TBD
2019-05-19 concert flyer (1)
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NEW DATES: Northern District Auditions, Sep 13 Video Submission Date
Application Requirements 1. Please register at mtfest.com. Be very specific listing piece titles, including opus or Hob. numbers, keys, and movements. 2. Pay fee online through mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard.
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NVMTA Concerto Winners perform with The Amadeus Orchestra April 24, 2022
On Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association’s Concerto Competition prizewinners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra under the direction of A. Scott Wood at Saint Luke Catholic Church in McLean. The students were chosen from three concerto compe
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Registration Deadline: Judged Recital — December
Judged Recital Overview
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Adult Student Rehearsal Workshops–December
DETAILS In a friendly and welcoming environment, we talk about our pieces, perform for a warm and supportive audience, and learn how we can develop our playing through constructive suggestions. We also enjoy each others’ company, support each others’ journeys, and have fun! Thes
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Concerto Winners Orchestra Performance
2023 Performance Information Students chosen from among NVMTA's Concerto competition winners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra on May 14, 2023, 4 pm at Saint Luke’s Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA. Tickets can be purchased HERE This year's program will mark our thi
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Registration Deadline: Concerto Competition: Woodwinds
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Registration Deadline: Musical Theater Competition
Musical Theater Competition Details
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Piano Ensemble Festival and Competition
Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Fee is $25 per student, per performance. Duet/Duos are $50. Trios are $75. Quartets are $100. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing,
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Deadline: Bach Baroque Festival & Competition
Bach Baroque details
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Financial Award Application Due Date
See this link for more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
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Financial Award Auditions
For more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
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Registration Deadline – March Judged Recitals
Judged Recital Overview
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Judged Recitals: March Honors
Judged Recital Overview The next Honors Recital will be May 21, 2026.
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Judged Recitals: May Honors
Judged Recital Overview
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – October 2025
Information about General Recitals
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Registration Deadline – Musical Theatre Competition
Musical Theatre Competition
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Musical Theater Competition
2025 NVMTA Musical Theatre Competition Competition Goal: To give students experience and preparation for the theatre industry's audition process at every level: middle school, high school, the college audition circuit, and professional shows. We warmly welcome students at eve
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Adult Student Rehearsal Workshops–October
DETAILS In a friendly and welcoming environment, we talk about our pieces, perform for a warm and supportive audience, and learn how we can develop our playing through constructive suggestions. We also enjoy each others' company, support each others' journeys, and have fun! Thes
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – November 2025
Information about General Recitals
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Fall Festival
Contemporary and Historical Judged Music Festival Location Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101, Date Saturday, November 15, 2025 Deadlines Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025. All fees must be paid online through new.mtfest.co
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Registration deadline: Concerto Competition – Piano
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Registration Deadline–Skills Day
For more information: Skills Day
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Skills Day: Keyboard and Sightreading
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 n
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – January
Information about General Recitals
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Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. Registration will open on November 14 and will close on December 4. 2. Pay fees online through mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the
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Concerto Competition: Strings
Application Requirements 1. Please register by January 1, 2026 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
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Theory Mastery Day
Location Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs, Road, Arlington, VA 22204 Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. 2. Register by January 8, 2026. 3. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. P
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Composition Competition
Composition Competition IN MEMORY OF ALMA GRAYCE MILLER POSTMARK DEADLINE: February 19, 2026 FEE $24.00 per entrant. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. All fees are nonrefundable. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. One payment
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Registration deadline: Composition Competition
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Concerto Competition and Festival: Woodwinds
Location First Christian Church of Falls Church 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044 Application Requirements 1. Teachers register students 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
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Bach/Baroque Festival and Competition
WE ARE SUPPORTED BY Location Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia St., Falls Church, VA 22046 (for Festival, Competition, and Honor's Recital) Eligibility Festival Open to pre-college students grades K through 12, and adults. Competition Open to pre-college stu
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Voice
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades K-3
Application Deadline February 12, 2026 Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades K-3 at new.mtfest.com 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the eve
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Spring Festival (NFMC)
Location Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 Dates Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14, 2026 Event Details Welcome to NVMTA’s largest, most inclusive event. The Falls Church Spring Festival is an annual, non-competitive event that provides
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Achievement Awards Competition: Voice
Location St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 6800 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 Achievement Award: Voice Competition Goal: To give students experience in performing classical repertoire and to receive constructive criticism from experienced voice teachers. We warmly welcome stude
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – March
Information about General Recitals
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Piano
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Registration deadline: Sonata Festival
Sonata Festival Details
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades 4-12
Application Deadline March 5, 2025 Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Jordan Kitt's Music: 8500 US-29, Fairfax, VA 22031 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades 4-12 at new.mtfest.com. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Clic
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Registration deadline: Northern District Auditions
Northern District Audition Details
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Strings
More Information for FALL Achievement Awards: Strings
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