Student Events
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
Amadeus Orchestra and NVMTA Concerto Winners-Postponed, Date TBD
2019-05-19 concert flyer (1)
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.
Financial Award Application Due Date
See this link for more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
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
Registration Deadline – Musical Theatre Competition
Musical Theatre Competition
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
Registration Deadline: Judged Recital — December
Judged Recital Overview
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
Financial Award Auditions
For more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
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
Registration Deadline: Musical Theater Competition
Musical Theater Competition Details
Registration deadline: General Recitals – October 2023
Information about General Recitals
Musical Theater Competition
2023 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
Registration deadline: General Recitals – November 2023
Information about General Recitals
Fall Festival
Contemporary and Historical Judged Music Festival Date and Place The festival will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101, Deadlines Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023. All fees must
Registration deadline: Concerto Competition – Piano
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Registration Deadline–Skills Day
For more information: Skills Day
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
Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. Registration will open on November 15 and will close on December 7. 2. 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
Deadline: Bach Baroque Festival & Competition
Bach Baroque details
Registration deadline: General Recitals – February 2024
Information about General Recitals
Concerto Competition: Strings
Application Requirements 1. Please register by January 11, 2024 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 you
Registration Deadline: Concerto Competition: Woodwinds
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Theory Mastery Day
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. 2. Register by January 11, 2024. 3. 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
Concerto Competition and Festival: Woodwinds
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 or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records
Bach/Baroque Festival and Competition
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. 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 t
Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Voice
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades K-3
Application Deadline: January 27, 2024 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 event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may pr
Composition Competition
Composition Competition IN MEMORY OF ALMA GRAYCE MILLER POSTMARK DEADLINE: March 7, 2024 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. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Fill out the applicat
Registration deadline: Composition Competition
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades 4-12
Application Deadline: February 4, 2024 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades 4-12 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 p
Spring Festival (NFMC)
Event Details The Falls Church Spring Festival is an annual event that provides students an opportunity to perform and receive constructive feedback in a non-competitive environment. In addition to a written evaluation, students earn 1-5 points for each performance. To promote c
Achievement Awards Competition: Voice
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 students in grades 8 and above who would gain vocal growth from this audition/perf
Registration deadline: General Recitals – April
Information about General Recitals
Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Piano
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Strings
More Information for FALL Achievement Awards: Strings
Registration deadline: Sonata Festival
Sonata Festival Details
Registration Deadline: General Recitals – May 2023
Information about General Recitals
Piano Ensemble Festival and Competition
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Fee is $25 per player, per performance. Duet/Duo groups will total $50. Trio groups will total $75. Quartet groups will total $100. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next
Achievement Awards Competition: Piano
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com 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. No late applic
Registration deadline: Northern District Auditions
Northern District Audition Details
Achievement Awards Competition, Strings
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Application deadline is April 13, 2024. 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 in
Achievement Awards: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion
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
Sonata Festival
DATE AND PLACE Festival: May 18,2024 Honors Recital: May 19, 2024 George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 Registered participating teachers will receive detailed instructions regarding student information and teacher work hours. DEADLINES Registratio
Judged Recitals: June Honors
Judged Recital Overview
Northern District Auditions
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. Be very specific listing piece titles, including opus or Hob. numbers, keys, and movements. Registration deadline is 4/25, 2024. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to