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UID:10147-1776517200-1776528000@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Judged Recitals: Strings Only April
DESCRIPTION:Judged Recital Overview
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/judged-recitals-strings-only/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T202510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T000742Z
UID:10422-1776297600-1776383999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline: Achievement Awards - Strings
DESCRIPTION:More Information for FALL Achievement Awards: Strings
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-achievement-awards-strings/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T201505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T120734Z
UID:10410-1776297600-1776383999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Northern District Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Northern District Audition Details
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-northern-district-auditions/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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UID:10354-1776297600-1776383999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Achievement Awards - Woodwind/Brass/Percussion
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-achievement-awards-woodwind/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
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UID:9999-1775779200-1776038399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades 4-12
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline\nMarch 5\, 2025 \nLocation\nUnited Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nJordan Kitt’s Music: 8500 US-29\, Fairfax\, VA 22031 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register Grades 4-12 at new.mtfest.com. \n2.  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. \n3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \n PLEASE NOTE:  If you enter students in grades K-3 AND grades 4-12\, you must pay for each event separately.\nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	Grades 4-56 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 6-78 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 8-910 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 10-1210 minutes\n\n\n\n\nRepertoire Requirements\nStudents may play only one movement. Students who play the same concerto for more than one year may not repeat the same movement.  Music must be performed from memory.  Entrant will abide by all copyright laws and has permission to use all music given to judges and accompanists during all events as outlined here. \nThe cadenza is optional. If you wish it to be heard: \n\nDouble-check your time limit listed above\nTime the cadenza\nTime the movement\nMake a cut that allows time for the cadenza\nMark it clearly for the judges to follow\, i.e. “cut to cadenza”\nPut in a tab (if necessary) to mark the cadenza for the judges to find\n\nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Piano Concerto Festival 2014 \nEligibility\nStudents who play in the Concerto Competition in January may not play in the Piano Concerto Festival. Students must play at current school grade.  First place winners in grades 4-5\, 6-7\, and 8-9 may not compete again at the same level.  First place winners in grades K-3 and 10-12 must withdraw from the competition for 1 year before competing again at the same level. \nAwards\nAll participants receive written comments and certificates.  Winners receive ribbons. \nTeacher Guidelines\nAll participating teachers will be required to monitor a minimum of 1 session and should expect to contribute goods or services when asked. \nStudents must bring 2 judging sheets downloaded from new.mtfest.com which are available after the schedule is published.  Students must provide one published score with all measures numbered\, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. \nStudents should be prepared to play 20-30 minutes before their scheduled time.  Students must provide their own accompanist.  Teachers may accompany their own students. \nThe festival is in recital format. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/piano-concerto-festival-grades-4-12/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T201410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T123644Z
UID:10408-1775692800-1775779199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Sonata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sonata Festival Details \n 
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-sonata-festival/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T202254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124651Z
UID:10418-1775088000-1775174399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Achievement Awards - Piano
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-achievement-awards-piano/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180924T172003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T013550Z
UID:10153-1774742400-1774828799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:General Recitals-March
DESCRIPTION:Information on General Recitals
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/general-recitals/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180928T215247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T013152Z
UID:10352-1773878400-1773964799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  General Recitals - March
DESCRIPTION:Information about General Recitals
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-general-recitals-may/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180914T195614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014238Z
UID:9813-1773446400-1773532799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Achievement Awards Competition: Voice
DESCRIPTION:Location\nSt. Alban’s Episcopal Church\n6800 Columbia Pike\nAnnandale\, VA 22003 \nAchievement Award: Voice\nCompetition Goal:  To give students experience in performing classical repertoire and to receive constructive criticism from experienced voice teachers.  We warmly welcome students in grades 8 and above who would gain vocal growth from this audition/performance experience. \nApplication Requirements\n\nPlease register at new.mtfest.com\nPay 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.\nNon-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. All fees are non-refundable. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.\n\nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	LevelGradeTime Limit\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1Ages 13-156 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 2Ages 16-186 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 3Adults8 Minutes\n\n\n\n\nComment Only:  No age limit\, 6 minutes. \nLevels may be adjusted if warranted by the number and age of applicants. \nRepertoire Requirements\nLevels 1\, and 2: Two selections in different languages\, one of which is English.  \nLevel 3:  Three selections representing (1) Baroque/Classical\, (2) Romantic\, and (3) 20th or 21st Century. Selections must include at least two languages\, one of which is English. At least one selection must be an art song \nComments Only:  Two or three contrasting selections of varying styles\, including one in a foreign language.  \nMusic must be performed from memory\, except for oratorio selections. In Level 3\, music must be performed in the original language; in the case of opera and oratorio\, in the original key. \nFor questions about repertoire\, please contact the Chair or Co-Chair. \nEligibility\nPrevious first-place winners may not compete again in the same level.  Singers under professional management are not eligible. Students must be taught lessons in person in Northern Virginia. \nTeacher Guidelines\nSingers must bring their own accompanists. Teachers and coaches may not accompany their students. \nWritten comments from the judges will be given to the teachers of the contestants at the end of the competitions.  The judges may elect not to name a winner.  The decision of the judges will be final. \nParticipating teachers are expected to assist the chair as needed based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals.  Teachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.  Any teacher who fails to carry out the assigned duties and who has not provided a substitute approved by the chairman may not enter students in that event in the following year. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	Level1st2nd3rd\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 2$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 3$200$100$50
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/achievement-awards-competition-voice/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20181031T002924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T125142Z
UID:11487-1773360000-1773532799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Spring Festival (NFMC)
DESCRIPTION:Location\nLuther Jackson Middle School\, 3020 Gallows Rd\, Falls Church\, VA 22042 \nDates\nFriday March 13th and Saturday March 14\, 2026 \n\nEvent Details\n\nWelcome to NVMTA’s largest\, most inclusive event.  The Falls Church Spring Festival is an annual\, non-competitive event that provides students of all levels an opportunity to perform and receive constructive feedback. Each student will receive a written evaluation and a certificate of participation. Students will accumulate points based on their individual ratings that go towards trophy awards.  These points are registered in a national database and can apply to Federation Festivals nationwide. \nOur festival includes piano\, vocal\, strings\, and theory events. Events include solo\, duet\, and concerto formats. Theory is a written exam. Other woodwind family instruments may be included if minimum registration numbers are met. \nFees\nStudent fees: $25.00 per student\, per event. Registration fees must be paid by January 15\, 2026. \n\nPlease note:  In order to register students\, the teacher must federate their studio as a Junior Club with the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs by October 20\, 2025.  The Junior Club dues are $35 for up to 16 students\, +$1 for each additional student. After October 20\, 2025\, a late fee of $25 will apply. The VFMC State Treasurer will NOT accept Junior Club dues postmarked after November 14\, 2025.\nNVMTA membership must be up-to-date. Non-NVMTA members must submit Senior Individual dues along with Junior Club dues.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration period: October 15\, 2025 – December 15\, 2025. \nRegistration will be on the Vivace system on the NFMC website.  If you are new to our Festival\, please contact us at chair@novafestival.org so that we can set up your account. \nRepertoire Requirements\nMost events require two memorized pieces\, a Required Piece and a Choice Piece. Memorization is not required for adults. \nThe Required Piece must be chosen from the 2024-2028 Federation Festivals Bulletin.  These are pieces by contemporary American composers. \nThe Choice Piece must be by a non-American composer for all students at the Elementary 1 level and above.  Primary level students may choose a piece by either an American or non-American composer. However\, the Choice Piece must not be listed in the current Festivals Bulletin. \nFull repertoire requirements and guidelines can be found in the 2024-2028 Federation Festivals Bulletin available for purchase from NFMC at:  www.nfmc-music.org/order-federation-festivals-bulletin/. \n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\n\nTeachers with registered students are required be available on the dates of the Spring Festival to act as judges or fulfill other work assignments. \nAll teachers are expected to read and agree to follow the terms listed in the Falls Church Spring Festival Teacher Manual.  Available upon request. \n\nQuestions?\nContact chair@novaspfestival.org for further information.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/spring-festival-nfmc/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180921T071651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T124636Z
UID:9993-1772841600-1772927999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline\nFebruary 12\, 2026 \nLocation\nUnited Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register Grades K-3 at new.mtfest.com \n2.  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. \n3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \n PLEASE NOTE:  If you enter students in grades K-3 AND grades 4-12\, you must pay separately for each event.\nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	Grades K-15 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 2-35 minutes\n\n\n\n\nIn case there are fewer than 6 students registered in the K-1 Level and/or the 2-3 Level\, the grouping criteria shall be one mixed level of K-3.” \nRepertoire Requirements\nStudents may play only one movement. Students who play the same concerto for more than one year may not repeat the same movement.  Music must be performed from memory.  Entrant will abide by all copyright laws and has permission to use all music given to judges and accompanists during all events as outlined here. \nThe cadenza is optional. If you wish it to be heard: \n\nDouble-check your time limit listed above\nTime the cadenza\nTime the movement\nMake a cut that allows time for the cadenza\nMark it clearly for the judges to follow\, i.e. “cut to cadenza”\nPut in a tab (if necessary) to mark the cadenza for the judges to find\n\nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may  download  as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Piano Concerto Festival 2014 \nEligibility\nStudents who play in the Concerto Competition in January may not play in the Piano Concerto Festival.  Students must play at current school grade.  First place winners in grades 4-5\, 6-7\, and 8-9 may not compete again at the same level.  First place winners in grades K-3 and 10-12 must withdraw from the competition for 1 year before competing again at the same level. \nAwards\nAll participants receive written comments and certificates. Winners receive ribbons. \nTeacher Guidelines\nAll participating teachers will be required to monitor a minimum of 1 session and should expect to contribute goods or services when asked. \nStudents must bring 2 judging sheets downloaded from new.mtfest.com which are available after the schedule is published.  Students must provide one published score with all measures numbered\, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. \nStudents should be prepared to play 20-30 minutes before their scheduled time.  Students must provide their own accompanist.  Teachers may accompany their own students. \nThe festival is in recital format. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/piano-concerto-festival-grades-k-3/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T204032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121910Z
UID:10432-1772668800-1772755199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades 4-12
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-piano-concerto-festival-grades-4-12/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20230218T050003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T002127Z
UID:11534-1772287200-1772294400@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Honors Recital\, Bach/Baroque
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/honors-recital-bach-baroque/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T001457Z
UID:10412-1772064000-1772150399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Achievement Awards - Voice
DESCRIPTION:More Information
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-achievement-awards-voice/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180920T175231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T025602Z
UID:9938-1771664400-1771691400@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Bach/Baroque Festival and Competition
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE SUPPORTED BY \n              \n\nLocation\nColumbia Baptist Church\, 103 W. Columbia St.\, Falls Church\, VA 22046 (for Festival\, Competition\, and Honor’s Recital) \nEligibility\nFestival\n\nOpen to pre-college students grades K through 12\, and adults.\n\nCompetition\n\nOpen to pre-college students grades K through 12.\nA student who is chosen for the Honors Recital one year cannot participate in the Competition the next year. The student may participate in the Festival and then return to the competition the following year.\nStudents who are not present and ready to perform at their assigned time may play for comments only\, and only if time permits.\n\nApplication Requirements\n\nPlease register at new.mtfest.com.\nPay 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. No late applications will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable\nNon-NVMTA members must pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.\n\nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	Piano\n\n\n\n\n	FESTIVAL\n\n\n	Grades K-44 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 5-87 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 9-adult10 minutes\n\n\n	\n\n\n	COMPETITION\n\n\n	Little Preludes \nand Two-Part Inventions4 minutes\n\n\n	Three-Part Inventions (Sinfonias)\n mvt. from French \nor English Suite/Partitas7 minutes\n\n\n	Prelude and Fugue10 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Strings                  \n\n\n\n\n	FESTIVAL and COMPETITION\n\n\n	Grades K-4                   4 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 5-8                                      7 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 9-adult                                                                                 10 minutes\n\n\n\n \nRepertoire Requirements\nTo confirm that the chosen composer meets the requirement as a Baroque composer\, refer to this MTNA Composer Classification List. \nFestival\nPiano: \n\n\n\nFormat: In-person. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques.\nRepertoire: Play 2 pieces\, one by J. S. Bach and a second piece by J. S. Bach or another Baroque composer. Any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions\, and all pieces in the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook\, is acceptable as the first piece. Sons of Bach not permitted.\nIn Festival\, memory is optional for all players.\n\n\n\nStrings: \n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques.\nRepertoire: Play 2 pieces\, one by J.S. Bach and a second piece by J.S. Bach or another Baroque composer. Published arrangements from Suzuki books or other anthologies accepted. Any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions\, is acceptable.\nIn Festival\, memory is optional for all players.\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition\nPiano: \n\nFormat: In-person\, 2 rounds and an Honors Recital. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques. Students play the second round in a private audition.\nRepertoire: Play 2 memorized pieces. Choose the first piece (by J S Bach) from the following list:\n\nA Little Prelude (BWV 899-900\, 902\, 924-928\, 930-931\, 933-941\, 943\, 999\, 902a); 4 minutes total playing time\nA 2-part Invention.\nA 3-part Invention (Sinfonia).\nA movement from a French or English Suite or from a Partita\nOne Prelude and Fugue set (both with the same BWV number) from either volume of WTC\nIn categories 1 through 4\, the 2nd piece may be by any Baroque composer or J.S. Bach. The 2nd piece may be any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions\, except pieces from the Anna Magdalena Bach collection.\nIn category 5\, no additional piece is needed.\n\n\n\nStrings: \n\nFormat: In-person\, 2 rounds and an Honors Recital. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques. Students play the second round in a private audition.\nRepertoire: Play 2 memorized pieces\, one by J.S. Bach and a second piece by J.S. Bach or another Baroque composer. Published arrangements from Suzuki books or other anthologies accepted. Any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions is acceptable.\n\nAwards\nFestival and Competition\nCertificate of Participation: sent to participating teachers as a digital file for teachers to print and distribute. \nTrophies awarded at the 3rd year of participation. Awards at the 6th and 9th of years of participation TBD. \nHonors Recital\nA select number of students from the 2nd round will be chosen to perform in the Honors Recital on Saturday 28 February 2026\, 3-5pm at Columbia Baptist Church. \nStudent Guidelines\nStudents should check-in at the front desk 15 minutes before their performance time. Check-in desk is in the lobby directly in front of the entrance nearest the parking lot. \nTeacher Guidelines\n\nWork Assignments:                           \n\n\n3 hours for teachers who enroll 1 to 10 students.\n6 hours for teachers who enroll 11 or more students. \nTeachers must be available to help in other capacities at the discretion of the Chair.\n\n\nCheck-In: Teachers check-in at the front desk 15 minutes before their judging assignment. They must sign their initials and the time of check-in.\nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities.\nWork Obligation: If a participating teacher cannot\, for any reason including emergencies\, fulfill their work assignment\, they must:\n\nInform the chair by 15 January\, 2026.\nContact the chair regarding payment for the substituting teacher.\nChecks must arrive at chair’s address before February 1\, 2026 or teacher’s students will not be scheduled.\nSubstitute teachers: The Bach committee provides a substitute for all teachers who are unable to fulfill their work obligation. Please do not provide your own substitute.\n\n\nFor more detail go to Teacher Responsibilities\, subparagraphs 2\, 3\, and 4.\nCopyright: All participants are responsible for complying with U.S. copyright law. Entrant will abide by all copyright laws and has permission to use all music given to judges and accompanists during all events as outlined here.\n\nThe chair will notify all teachers regarding those students chosen to play in the the Honors Recital. \nPlease let the chair know if you are willing to work extra hours as a judge at the rate of $60/hour. \nJudging Workshop notes
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/bach-baroque-festival-and-competition/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180920T200149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014402Z
UID:9970-1771632000-1771718399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Concerto Competition and Festival: Woodwinds
DESCRIPTION:Location\nFirst Christian Church of Falls Church \n6165 Leesburg Pike\, Falls Church\, VA 22044 \n\nApplication Requirements\n1. Teachers register students at new.mtfest.com \n2. 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. \n3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	PrimaryGrades 6 and Under6 minutes\n\n\n	ElementaryGrades 7-87 minutes\n\n\n	IntermediateGrades 9-108 minutes\n\n\n	SeniorGrades 11-1210 minutes\n\n\n\n\nTime limits may be reduced if enrollment exceeds the time frame allowed for the competition. \nRepertoire Requirements\nGrades 6 & under:  In the competitive and noncompetitive sections\, the slow movement of any concerto \nGrades 7-8:  In the competitive and noncompetitive sections\, the slow movement of any concerto \nGrades 9-10:  In the competitive and noncompetitive sections\, any movement of any concerto \nGrades 11-12:  In the competitive section\, a fast movement from any concerto \nMemorization of the selection is preferred but not required. \nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download  as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Concerto Competition for Woodwinds. \nEligibility\nFlute\, oboe\, clarinet\, saxophone\, bassoon\, or recorder students may enter.  No previous first place winners may compete again in the same division\, but with the chairman’s consent\, they may compete at a higher level. \nAwards\nIn the noncompetitive section\, students will receive comments and a rating\, but no ranking\, from at least two judges. In the competitive section\, all performers will receive a certificate of participation. \n\n\n\n\n	1st2nd3rd\n\n\n	Primarygift certificategift certificategift certificate\n\n\n	Elementary$100$50$25\n\n\n	Intermediate$200$100$50\n\n\n	Senior$300$150$75\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\nStudents must provide their own accompanist \nPlease provide one published score with all  measures numbered\, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/concerto-competition-and-festival-woodwinds/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T203933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T020349Z
UID:10430-1771459200-1771545599@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Composition Competition
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-composition-competition/
CATEGORIES:NVMTA Competitions,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180920T190234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T020456Z
UID:9950-1771459200-1771545599@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Composition Competition
DESCRIPTION:Composition Competition\nIN MEMORY OF ALMA GRAYCE MILLER\nPOSTMARK DEADLINE:\nFebruary 19\, 2026 \nFEE\n$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. \nOne payment per studio should be made for this event by the teacher at this link: PAYMENT \nYour competition certificates will be available for digital download. \nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\nFill out the Online Form (https://forms.gle/aui5sW4eZiv36ZHc6)\n\nAll entries will require:\n\nContact information for the teacher and composer\nPDF of the score\nHeader to include Title\, Age & Years of Study\nDo not include the composer’s name on the PDF\nMulti-instrument compositions require a cover page listing the instrumentation\nAudio recording of the composition (MP3 or MP4)\nNo video recordings please\nOne paragraph artist’s statement\n\nIf you choose to submit your entry manually:\n\nFill out the application.\nSubmit a PDF of the score to nvmtacomposition@gmail.com. The PDF should include the title of the piece\, composer’s age and number of years of study. The composer’s name must not appear on the manuscript.\nSubmit a digital file (mp3 or mp4) of the composition to nvmtacomposition@gmail.com. Label the entry with the title of the composition only.\nMail application\, manuscripts\, and one check per studio payable to NVMTA to:\n\nChristy Tallamy\, 1712 Tomworth Ct. NE\, Leesburg VA 20176 \nCHAIR\n\nChristy Tallamy\, NCTM and Kay Willett\, Co-chair \nABOUT THIS EVENT\nThis competition is intended to encourage the writing of original creative compositions. It is in memory of Alma Grayce Miller\, a former NVMTA member\, who left funds for this purpose. \nNot sure how to navigate student compositions? Can it be done between now and the deadline? (The answer is yes.) For ideas\, tips and inspiration\, check out and information video here. \nELIGIBILITY\nParticipants must study with an active member teacher of NVMTA or pay the non-member fee (as defined in the bylaws). Composition scores are to be submitted in a digital format (PDF preferred) personally produced by the composer and should not exceed 10 minutes in playing time. \nThere is no restriction on the selection of instruments. There are neither age or grade requirements nor requirements concerning form or style. \nAudio recordings may be produced by the student or teacher (preferred). Computer generated recordings are also permitted. Video recordings are not allowed. \nTEACHER GUIDELINES\nParticipating teachers must pick up materials from the chair at the conclusion of the event or pay $5 to the chair to have materials returned by mail. \nAWARDS\nThe Jo Lombard Award ($150) will be given by competition judges to one overall outstanding composition. Second ($75) and third place ($50) awards may be awarded by judges at their discretion. \nThe Frances Hollans Award ($25) will be awarded to a student age 12 and under whose original composition is judged to be most creative. \nEach student will receive judges’ comments and a certificate of participation or special award. Recordings of all entries will be available online via Google Drive. \nWhen available\, a local orchestra may review and choose one composition entry for full orchestration and performance. There are no eligibility requirements for this opportunity. All compositions are considered.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/composition-competition/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180921T082345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014657Z
UID:10028-1770422400-1770508799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Theory Mastery Day
DESCRIPTION:Location\nKenmore Middle School\, 200 S Carlin Springs\, Road\, Arlington\, VA 22204 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register at new.mtfest.com. \n2. Register by January 8\, 2026. \n3.  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. \n4. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nTeacher Guidelines\nDue to the number of exams being given\, we ask that your students save the whole day and understand that we cannot honor time requests. \nTeachers are required to work 1 hour plus one hour for every four students entered. Teachers entering fewer than four students are expected to work 2 hours. No partial hours. These assignments are based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. \nTo access the VMTA theory tests\, teachers should go to https://vmta-music.org/member-area/ and sign in. If you have not registered for an account on the new website\, please click on the ”Register Account” button to access the members area.\nIf the event is cancelled for weather\, the makeup date is Sunday\, February 15\, 2026.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/theory-mastery-day/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T203842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T122346Z
UID:10428-1770249600-1770335999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Piano Concerto Festival\, K-3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-piano-concerto-festival-k-3/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180924T172403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T013431Z
UID:10155-1769212800-1769299199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:General Recitals-January
DESCRIPTION:Information about General Recitals
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/general-recitals-2/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180920T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T153532Z
UID:9961-1769212800-1769299199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Concerto Competition: Strings
DESCRIPTION:Application Requirements\n1. Please register by January 1\, 2026 at new.mtfest.com \n2. 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. \n3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nCompetition Location\nThe competition will take place at Music Spectrum School for the Arts\, 465 Herndon Parkway\, Herndon VA 20170. https://musicspectrumschool.com/ \nLevels and Time Limits\nThe competition has two divisions:  Upper Strings (Violin) and Lower Strings (Viola\, Violoncello\, String Bass\, Guitar and Harp).  Each division has the following levels and playing time restrictions: \n\n\n\n\n	Elementarythrough 6th grade8 minutes\n\n\n	IntermediateGrades 7-910 minutes\n\n\n	SeniorGrades 10-1212 minutes\n\n\n\n\nStudents and teachers may determine their own cuts. \nRepertoire Requirements\nOne movement from a concerto or other major work for solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment. Performance from memory is required. \nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download  as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Concerto Competition for Strings 2014 \nEligibility\nOpen to students of violin\, viola\, violoncello\, string bass\, guitar or harp.  This event will be an in-person competition at Spectrum School for the Arts. Previous first place winners may not compete again in the same grade category\, but are eligible (with the chairman’s approval) for the next level. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	1st2nd3rd\n\n\n	Elementary$100$50$25\n\n\n	Intermediate$200$50$25\n\n\n	Senior$300$50$25\n\n\n\n\nEach performer will receive a certificate for participation. \nTeacher Guidelines\nAll parent or student questions about an event should be handled by the teacher.  Teachers should never give parents or students the phone numbers or e-mail addresses of chairmen.  Chairmen have no obligation to respond to parent or student inquiries.  Teachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the  Teacher Responsibilities. \nThe final decision on scheduling and related aspects of each event rests with the chairman.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/concerto-competition-strings/
CATEGORIES:NVMTA Competitions,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180920T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014326Z
UID:9953-1768608000-1768780799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
DESCRIPTION:Location\nUnited Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register at new.mtfest.com.  Registration will open on November 14 and will close on December 4. \n2.  Pay fees online through 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. \n3. Teachers are responsible for checking their entries online for any errors in submitted applications. If there are any errors\, you must edit your entry online (click on the pencil icon next to student name) by December 4.  Changes to applications are not permitted past December 4.  \n \n4. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.\n \n5. The event will run from 9 am – 8 pm on Saturday and 1 -7 pm on Sunday. Snow dates for this event are January 25 and 31\, 2026.\n \nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1Grades 2-46 minutes\n\n\n	Level 2Grades 5-67 minutes\n\n\n	Level 3Grades 7-810 minutes\n\n\n	Level 4Grades 9-1012 minutes\n\n\n	Level 5Grades 11-1218 minutes\n\n\n\n\nRepertoire Requirements\nStudents who play the same concerto for more than one year may not repeat the same movement.  Only one movement is allowed.  Only cuts to orchestral tutti are permitted.  Students must perform the entire movement unless stopped by the room monitor.  A room monitor will ask the performer to skip to the cadenza if the total performance time is longer than the allotted time limit.  Music must be performed from memory. \nIf a cadenza for the movement exists\, it must be played. Students who play a concerto without a cadenza risk being disqualified from prize eligibility if there is a cadenza in existence for that concerto\, and a cadenza is not performed. A student may compose and perform his/her own cadenza for a Mozart or Haydn concerto\, but it must be notated/printed in legible format for the judges. It is understood that the quality of the cadenza will be taken into consideration when judging the contestant’s performance. Prior approval is required. Any questions about cadenzas should be referred to the chairman BEFORE the application deadline. Teachers must indicate the timing of the cadenza on the judges’ score. \nThe following is a list of repertoire that has been used in the past to give you an idea of ages/repertoire/and levels for this event.  It is intended as a guide only\, not a required repertoire list. NVMTA Repertoire Lists – Concerto Competition-Piano. \nEntrant will abide by all copyright laws and has permission to use all music given to judges and accompanists during all events as outlined here. \nEligibility\nStudents may play at current school grade or higher. To enter at a higher level\, students must obtain the written approval of a chairman. In subsequent years these students must enter at consecutively higher grade levels. First-place winners may not compete again in the same level. First place winners are no longer required to wait a year before competing in a higher level.  In order to enter NTMVA student events\, either the teacher or student must live in Northern Virginia\, or\, the lessons must be taught in Northern Virginia. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	1st2nd3rd\n\n\n	Level 1$30$20----\n\n\n	Level 2$50$25----\n\n\n	Level 3$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 4$300$150$75\n\n\n	Level 5$500$250$125\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\nTeachers may not accompany their own students. \nPlease provide one published score of the concerto and cadenza with all  measures numbered\, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.  Teachers will be assigned duties and should expect to be available for volunteer duty on the day of the competition.  Assignments and hours are at the discretion of the chair.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/robert-spencer-piano-concerto-competition/
CATEGORIES:NVMTA Competitions,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T204513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T013221Z
UID:10438-1768435200-1768521599@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  General Recitals - January
DESCRIPTION:Information about  General Recitals
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-general-recitals-jan/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180921T082105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014621Z
UID:10024-1768089600-1768175999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Skills Day: Keyboard and Sightreading
DESCRIPTION:Application Requirements\n1. Please register at new.mtfest.com \n2. 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. \n3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nLevels and Time Limits\nTo access the VMTA Keyboard Skills and Sightreading requirements\, teachers should go to https://vmta-music.org/member-area/ and sign in. If you have not registered for an account on the new website\, please click on the ”Register Account” button to access the members area. \nThis event is a pre-requisite for Northern District Auditions (NDA). The requirements for NDA are listed below: \n\n\n\n\n	Audition LevelCurrent School GradeSight ReadingTheoryTime Limit\n\n\n\n\n	I-AK11A5 minutes\n\n\n	I-A111A5 minutes\n\n\n	I-A211B5 minutes\n\n\n	I-A321B5 minutes\n\n\n	I-B432A10 minutes\n\n\n	I-B532B10 minutes\n\n\n	II643A15 minutes\n\n\n	II753B15 minutes\n\n\n	II86415 minutes\n\n\n	III97520 minutes\n\n\n	III108620 minutes\n\n\n	III119720 minutes\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\nThe minimum judging time commitment is 1 hour plus 1 additional hour for every four students entered. These assignments are based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals.\nStudents must bring 1 rating sheet for each skill being tested. These may be downloaded from new.mtfest.com\, and will be available after the schedule is published. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. \nNo make-up exams will be given for any reason. If the entire event is cancelled for weather\, the snow date is January 17\, 2026. \nDue to the number of exams being given\, the paucity of volunteers\, and the difficulty of scheduling adjacent exams for those students testing on two or more skills\, please ask your students to save the whole day\, and understand that time requests\, nor requests for make-ups can be honored.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/skills-day-keyboard-and-sightreading/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20230111T050017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T123355Z
UID:10444-1767830400-1767916799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Deadline:  Theory Mastery Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-theory-mastery-day/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20180930T204639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T002546Z
UID:10442-1767225600-1767311999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Deadline:  Concerto Competition - Strings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-concerto-competition-strings/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20260423T121033
CREATED:20191108T160509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121103Z
UID:12700-1764806400-1764892799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline--Skills Day
DESCRIPTION:For more information: Skills Day
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-skills-day/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20260423T121034
CREATED:20180930T204558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T121246Z
UID:10440-1764806400-1764892799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Concerto Competition - Piano
DESCRIPTION:More Information
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-concerto-competition-piano/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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