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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, 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. Levels and Time Limits Levels are determined by the average age of the ensemble team. Average age will be rounded to the higher whole number. Ensembles with an average age below 7 or over 18 must play in the Festival division. Repertoire Requirements Any piano composition written or arranged for one or two pianos is acceptable. Concertos are not accepted. Ensembles may comprise of DUETS (one piano four hands), DUOS (two pianos four hands), TRIOS (one piano six hands), or QUARTETS (one piano eight hands or two pianos eight hands). Festival participants must play no more than one or two selections. Competition participants must play two selections. Partners may switch Primo/Secondo positions between compositions. A complete set of Theme and Variations (in its entirety) is considered one composition; therefore, partners may not switch positions between variations. A single movement of a sonata, sonatina, or suite qualifies as one composition. Any question regarding repertoire must be approved by the Piano Ensemble chairperson. Ensembles may play from a same-titled work for more than one year but must play a different movement at each year of entry. All pieces must stay within the given total time limit for the appropriate age […]

    $25

  • 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 every level of experience who love their art and would love to gain opportunities for public performance.  The 2025 competition will be held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Annandale, VA. Date Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2:00pm-6:00pm Deadline Registration deadline:  Thursday, October 2, 2025 Fees $30.00.  (Includes accompanist fee) Non-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. Application Requirements 1.  Please register at new.mtfest.com.  Register under “Universal Application”. 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. Chair(s) Bharati Soman and Nicole Lamm Eligibility Students in grades 6-12 who study with an NVMTA member. Adult students may participate for comments only. Repertoire  Requirements Divisions I-III :  each student will have a total of 3 minutes to perform two contrasting musical theater cuts (traditionally called 32-bar cuts: approximately one minute each). Comments Only: same as above Divisions may be adjusted, if warranted, by the number and age of applicants.  Students whose repertoire does not follow the judging standards set out below, will be eligible for comments only. A LEGAL copy (hard copy) of sheet music (including piano accompaniment) must be presented at check-in on the day of the competition. Digitally purchased sheet music MUST include the cover page […]

    $30

  • 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! These are open REHEARSALS, not recitals. We expect to hear pieces that are “in progress” in addition to those that are more “complete.” We welcome interested and serious students to share even brief sections of pieces. We want to hear, share, and celebrate the process of students’ learning and incremental progress. Application Requirements Workshops are held select Sundays of most months. Choose which workshops to attend: we welcome students to attend just one class, or a handful, or all classes. To register, send an email to ahorowit@yahoo.com. There is no fee. Register any time up until the Wednesday before the workshop. Email Deadline The Wednesday prior to each workshop. Because space is limited, registration may close earlier than this deadline if the workshop is full. Eligibility 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.

    Free

  • 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.com by this date. 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 to mail anything to the Chair.  No late applications will be accepted.  All fees are nonrefundable. 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 **This festival is not recommended for those who have studied less than a year in total. REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS Two memorized compositions: one in the contemporary idiom from the 20th or 21st century and a second piece from any other period. Both selections must be played from memory, unless a piece uses non- traditional notation. No simplifications, transcriptions, or popular songs allowed. Contemporary settings of folk songs are acceptable, especially for beginning students. Multi-movement works are allowed if they fit the time limit. Impressionistic pieces must fall into one of the contemporary idioms in order to be listed as the contemporary selection. 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. Contemporary Idioms On the application, please substantiate that the contemporary composition reflects one of the following idioms by noting its number and letter.  For example:  1a, 2c, etc: Melody Melodies are fragmented, […]

    $25

  • 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 need to mail anything to the Chair. No late applications will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable. 3. 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 To 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. This event is a pre-requisite for Northern District Auditions (NDA). The requirements for NDA are listed below: Teacher Guidelines The 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.Students 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. Teachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. No make-up exams will be given for any reason. If the entire event is cancelled for weather, the snow date is January 17, 2026. Due 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, […]

    $20

  • 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 $ 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. 3. 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.   4. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. 5. 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.  Levels and Time Limits Repertoire Requirements Students 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. If a cadenza for the movement exists, it must be played. Students who play a concerto without a cadenza risk […]

    $40

  • 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 records.  You do not need to mail anything to the Chair.  No late applications will be accepted.  All fees are non-refundable. 3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. Competition Location The competition will take place at Music Spectrum School for the Arts, 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon VA 20170. https://musicspectrumschool.com/ Levels and Time Limits The 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: Students and teachers may determine their own cuts. Repertoire Requirements One movement from a concerto or other major work for solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment. Performance from memory is required. Here 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 Eligibility Open 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. Awards Each performer will receive a certificate for participation. Teacher Guidelines All parent or student questions about an event should be handled by the teacher.  Teachers should never give parents or students […]

    $40

  • 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.  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. 4. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. Teacher Guidelines Due to the number of exams being given, we ask that your students save the whole day and understand that we cannot honor time requests. Teachers 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. Teachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. To 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. If the event is cancelled for weather, the makeup date is Sunday, February 15, 2026.

    $21

  • 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 per studio should be made for this event by the teacher at this link: PAYMENT Your competition certificates will be available for digital download. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Fill out the Online Form (https://forms.gle/aui5sW4eZiv36ZHc6) All entries will require: Contact information for the teacher and composer PDF of the score Header to include Title, Age & Years of Study Do not include the composer's name on the PDF Multi-instrument compositions require a cover page listing the instrumentation Audio recording of the composition (MP3 or MP4) No video recordings please One paragraph artist's statement If you choose to submit your entry manually: Fill out the application. Submit 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. Submit a digital file (mp3 or mp4) of the composition to nvmtacomposition@gmail.com. Label the entry with the title of the composition only. Mail application, manuscripts, and one check per studio payable to NVMTA to: Christy Tallamy, 1712 Tomworth Ct. NE, Leesburg VA 20176 CHAIR Christy Tallamy, NCTM and Kay Willett, Co-chair ABOUT THIS EVENT This 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. Not sure how to navigate student compositions? Can it be done between now and the deadline? (The […]

    $24

  • 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 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. 3. 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 Time limits may be reduced if enrollment exceeds the time frame allowed for the competition. Repertoire Requirements Grades 6 & under:  In the competitive and noncompetitive sections, the slow movement of any concerto Grades 7-8:  In the competitive and noncompetitive sections, the slow movement of any concerto Grades 9-10:  In the competitive and noncompetitive sections, any movement of any concerto Grades 11-12:  In the competitive section, a fast movement from any concerto Memorization of the selection 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 Concerto Competition for Woodwinds. Eligibility Flute, 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. Awards In 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. Teacher Guidelines Students must provide their own accompanist […]

    $40

  • 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 students grades K through 12. A 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. Students who are not present and ready to perform at their assigned time may play for comments only, and only if time permits. 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 applications will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable Non-NVMTA members must pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. Levels and Time Limits Repertoire Requirements To confirm that the chosen composer meets the requirement as a Baroque composer, refer to this MTNA Composer Classification List. Festival Piano: Format: In-person. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques. Repertoire: 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. In Festival, memory is optional for all players. Strings: Format: In-person. Students […]

    $28

  • 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 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. 3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you enter students in grades K-3 AND grades 4-12, you must pay separately for each event. Levels and Time Limits In 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.” Repertoire Requirements Students 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. The cadenza is optional. If you wish it to be heard: Double-check your time limit listed above Time the cadenza Time the movement Make a cut that allows time for the cadenza Mark it clearly for the judges to follow, i.e. “cut to cadenza” Put in a tab (if necessary) to mark the cadenza for the judges to find Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may  download  as a spreadsheet for […]

    $29

  • 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 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. Our 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. Fees Student fees: $25.00 per student, per event. Registration fees must be paid by January 15, 2026. Please 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. NVMTA membership must be up-to-date. Non-NVMTA members must submit Senior Individual dues along with Junior Club dues. Registration Registration period: October 15, 2025 - December 15, 2025. Registration 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. Repertoire Requirements Most events require two […]

    $25

  • 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 students in grades 8 and above who would gain vocal growth from this audition/performance experience. 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. Non-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. Levels and Time Limits Comment Only:  No age limit, 6 minutes. Levels may be adjusted if warranted by the number and age of applicants. Repertoire Requirements Levels 1, and 2: Two selections in different languages, one of which is English.  Level 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 Comments Only:  Two or three contrasting selections of varying styles, including one in a foreign language.  Music 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. For questions about repertoire, please contact the Chair or Co-Chair. Eligibility Previous 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 […]

    $40

  • 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.  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. 3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.  PLEASE NOTE:  If you enter students in grades K-3 AND grades 4-12, you must pay for each event separately. Levels and Time Limits Repertoire Requirements Students 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. The cadenza is optional. If you wish it to be heard: Double-check your time limit listed above Time the cadenza Time the movement Make a cut that allows time for the cadenza Mark it clearly for the judges to follow, i.e. “cut to cadenza” Put in a tab (if necessary) to mark the cadenza for the judges to find Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Piano Concerto Festival 2014 Eligibility Students who play in the Concerto Competition in January […]

    $29

  • Achievement Awards Competition: Piano

    Locations United Christian Parish, 11508 N. Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190 Jordan Kitts 8500 US-29, Fairfax, VA 22031 Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke Centre, VA 22015 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 applications will be accepted.  All fees are non-refundable. The teacher will receive information after the registration deadline. 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 Repertoire Requirements No Arrangements.  All music must be performed from memory. Level 1-4.  Three pieces representing three of the following five periods:  Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Contemporary. Level 5.  Four works:  1.) A piece from the Baroque period*; 2.) A sonata movement by Haydn, Clementi, Mozart, Beethoven, or early Schubert; 3) A piece from the Romantic or the Impressionistic period; 4) A contemporary piece. The style period for a given composer will be defined by the MTNA Composer Classifications.  Any composer with two classifications should be classified according to the qualities of the particular work.  Additional composers not included in the MTNA Composer Classification List will be classified as follows for NVMTA Achievement Awards from the following list:  Composer PAA.  Please email the chair with any questions regarding composer classification.  The diversity in style of repertoire is an important consideration, and students must present a diverse program for the competition. Students who have repertoire over the time limit will be stopped without penalty to ensure a […]

    $40

  • Achievement Awards Competition, Strings

    Location Music Spectrum, 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170 Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Application deadline is April 16, 2026. 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. Teachers will receive information after the registration deadline. 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 Times The competition has two divisions: Violin and Lower Strings (Viola, Violoncello, String Bass, Guitar & Harp) Repertoire Requirements Two works of appropriate difficulty representing different periods of music and contrasting in style and/or tempo. Music must be performed from memory. Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download  as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Strings Achievement Awards 2014 Eligibility Open to violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, guitar, and harp students.  Previous first-place winners may not compete again in the same level, but may compete in a higher level. Teacher Guidelines If there are any time restrictions that need to be considered in scheduling, indicate this on the application. The student must provide an accompanist if needed. Please provide one published score with all measures numbered, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. Participating 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 […]

    $40

  • Achievement Awards: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion

    Location United Christian Parish, 11508 N. Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20190 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 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

    $40

  • Sonata Festival

    DATE AND PLACE Festival:  May 16, 2026 Honors Recital:  May 17, 2026 George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA  22030 Registered participating teachers will receive detailed instructions regarding student information and teacher work hours.   DEADLINES Registration Deadline:  April 9, 2026 All fees are paid online by this date. FEE $24.00.  All fees are nonrefundable.  Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. 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 to mail anything to the Chair. CHAIR Greg Genter CO-CHAIRS Jeri Bennett LEVELS AND TIME LIMITS Elementary, e.g., simple Sonatinas = 4 minutes Intermediate, e.g., Clementi/Kuhlau Sonatinas = 7 minutes Advanced, e.g., Beethoven/Mozart/Haydn Sonatas =10 minutes REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS Sonata/Sonatina movements may be by the same composer or by different composers.  Students must enter two contrasting movements:  EITHER contrasting tempos (i.e. one slow, one fast) OR contrasting time periods (Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Contemporary).  For purposes of this event, Allegretto is considered "fast", and Moderato is considered "slow".  Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata, for example, movements 2 and 3 would not qualify due to similar tempi.  In a two-movement Sonata/Sonatina, however, movements with similar tempi are acceptable.  Teachers must indicate in their application that the entrant’s repertoire is a “two movement sonata or sonatina”.  A Minuet is acceptable if it is a movement of a sonata and if it has a contrasting tempo and style from the other movement that is selected (i.e., one Allegretto, […]

    $24

  • 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 4/16/26. 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. 3. 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 Levels and time limits are determined by the student’s current school grade (and the student must have reached the corresponding sight-reading and theory levels for his or her grade, as shown below). Repertoire Requirements Three compositions representing three of the following periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary. No changes of repertoire will be allowed after the postmark deadline. Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download as a spreadsheet for your reference: Repertoire for District Auditions 2014 Eligibility Student must have passed the examinations for their level on Theory Mastery Day and Skills Day by the application deadline. For example, at the time of application, a student currently in Grade 5 would enroll in level I-B and must have passed sight-reading level 3 and theory level 2B. Awards In each level: First Place $40, Alternate $25. Winners and alternates in each level will represent Northern Virginia in the State Auditions at the VMTA Fall Conference. Any Winner or Alternate who chooses to enter the MTNA/Virginia […]

    $40

Northern Virginia Music Teachers Association

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