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UID:19200-1790245800-1790251200@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to discuss Debussy’s Paris by Catherine Kautsky! \nSeptember 24\, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. \nStudio Horowitz\, 929 W Broad Street\, Falls Church\, VA. \nPlease let us know you are planning to attend. \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/nvmta-book-club/
LOCATION:Studio Horowitz\, 929 W Broad Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, 929 W Broad Street\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
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CREATED:20260820T135443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T135702Z
UID:19205-1790157600-1790164800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Fall General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NVMTA General Meeting \nCome get acquainted! Learn about the many events NVMTA hosts throughout the year! \nJoin us for lunch afterwards at Noodles and Co. 11648 Plaza America Dr.\, Reston\, VA 20190.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/nvmta-fall-general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
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CREATED:20230619T140049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T002417Z
UID:11697-1781690400-1781697600@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Executive Board Meeting June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/nvmta-executive-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T164122Z
CREATED:20250905T163815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T164122Z
UID:18550-1781258400-1781265600@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Lecture Series-June
DESCRIPTION:Bonnie Kellert – June 12th\, 2026\, 10 am Eastern time\nTopic: ” How Can I get My Students to Play Like THAT! Attaining a Musical Performance in Young Musicians “
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/lecture-series-june/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T000942Z
CREATED:20220928T192159Z
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UID:12901-1779877800-1779883200@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting NVMTA\, May
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 27th for an inspiring Teachers & Members Recital\, showcasing a mix of 20th-century and contemporary music. Experience performances of works from Russian\, Armenian\, Cuban\, British\, French\, and Georgian-Israeli traditions\, brought to life by NVMTA teachers and talented collaborators from our musical community. \n\nFeatured performers include Hoorig Poochikian and Misha Tumanov in Eduard Baghdasaryan’s Rhapsody for Violin and Piano; Alina Kirshon performing Josef Bardanashvili’s Psalm 22; Kyle Johnson and Christopher Kies in a lively set of Beatles favorites including All My Loving and If I Fell\, arranged by our very own Christopher Kies; Ruriko Osawa and Karen Mahler performing Ernesto Lecuona’s Malagueña; Faith Zuniga and Zachary Whitaker in the monumental first movement of Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata\, Op. 19; Mary Voutsas and Misha Tumanov in Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No. 2 selections; Hyeja Ganahl and Faith Zuniga in movements from Rachmaninov’s Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos; and Francesca Hurst with violinist Arman Tigranyan in a featured collaborative performance of Ravel’s Tzigan. \nAdding a unique dimension to the afternoon\, NVMTA member and musicologist\, Ronit Seter\, will offer introductory remarks and contextual historic insights throughout the program. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\nThe recital will be held after the General Meeting.\nYou are also invited to join us for lunch at SweetGreen (1824 Library St.\, Reston\, VA) after the meeting.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/general-meeting-may/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260312T154001Z
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UID:9924-1778889600-1778975999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Achievement Awards: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion
DESCRIPTION:Location\nUnited Christian Parish\, 11508 N. Shore Dr.\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nApplication 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. 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	Brass/Percussion\n\n\n	Grades 9-1210 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Woodwinds\n\n\n	Grade 6 and under6 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 7-87 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 9-108 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 11-1210 minutes\n\n\n\n \nRepertoire Requirements\nTwo works\, or movements from different works\, contrasting in style and/or tempo. Memorization of the selections 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 Winds Achievement Awards. \nEligibility\nPrevious first-place winners may not compete again in the same level\, but with chairman’s consent\, may compete in a higher level. \nTeacher Guidelines\nStudent must provide accompanist\, if needed. \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. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	1st2nd3rd\n\n\n\n\n	WoodwindsGrade 6 and underGift Cert.Gift Cert.Gift Cert.\n\n\n	Grades 7-8$100$50$25\n\n\n	Grades 9-10$200$100$50\n\n\n	Grades 11-12$300$150$75\n\n\n	Brass/PercussionGrades 9-12$260$100$50
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/achievement-awards-woodwinds-brass-percussion/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260101T014036Z
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UID:9776-1778889600-1778975999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Achievement Awards Competition\, Strings
DESCRIPTION:Location\nMusic Spectrum\, 465 Herndon Parkway\, Herndon\, VA 20170 \nApplication Requirements\n\nPlease register at new.mtfest.com. Application deadline is April 16\, 2026.\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.  You do not need to mail anything to the Chair.  No late applications will be accepted.  All fees are non-refundable.\nTeachers will receive information after the registration deadline.\nNon-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.\n\nLevels and Times\nThe competition has two divisions: Violin and Lower Strings (Viola\, Violoncello\, String Bass\, Guitar & Harp) \n\n\n\n\n	LevelGradeTime Limit\n\n\n\n\n	ElementaryGrades 6 & Under6 Minutes\n\n\n	IntermediateGrades 7-98 Minutes\n\n\n	SeniorGrades 10-1212 Minutes\n\n\n\n\nRepertoire Requirements\nTwo works of appropriate difficulty representing different periods of music and contrasting in style and/or tempo. Music must be performed from memory.  \nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download  as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Strings Achievement Awards 2014 \nEligibility\nOpen 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. \nTeacher Guidelines\nIf there are any time restrictions that need to be considered in scheduling\, indicate this on the application. \nThe student must provide an accompanist if needed. \nPlease provide one published score with all measures numbered\, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. \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. \nAny 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. All 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. \nThe final decision on scheduling and related aspects of each event rests with the chairman. \nAwards\nThe prize awards have been sponsored generously by the Brobst Violin Shop\, this is their website\, https://brobstviolinshop.com/makers/t-pampolin/?view=grid \nIn each division (Violin & Lower Strings): \n\n\n\n\n	Level1st2nd3rd\n\n\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\nNote: This competition is named in memory of Caurine Colburn Easterling (1904-1989) who was a cellist with the Arlington Symphony\, a devoted teacher and cherished friend\, and founding chairman of this competition. \nWe would like to thank our sponsor Foxes Music Co.\, whose support has been instrumental in bringing this event to life.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/achievement-awards-competition-strings/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20250904T013503Z
CREATED:20180924T173707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T013503Z
UID:10157-1777766400-1777852799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:General Recitals-April
DESCRIPTION:Information about General Recitals
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/general-recitals-3/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20250904T013208Z
CREATED:20180926T125125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T013208Z
UID:10274-1776902400-1776988799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline:  General Recitals - April
DESCRIPTION:Information about General Recitals
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-october-general-recital/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260206T165605Z
CREATED:20180924T165707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T165605Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20250903T000742Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20250905T120734Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20250903T001826Z
CREATED:20180928T215402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T001826Z
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:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20250904T013550Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20250905T164054Z
CREATED:20250905T163628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T164054Z
UID:18547-1774605600-1774612800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Lecture Series-March
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Lister- Sink- March 27th\, 2026\, 10 am Eastern time\nTopic: ” How Flexible is Too Flexible?Hypermobility and What Teachers Should Know.”
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/lecture-series-march/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20250904T013152Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260818T002504Z
CREATED:20180921T071651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002504Z
UID:9993-1772755200-1772841599@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline\nFebruary 11\, 2027 \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;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20250903T002127Z
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20251103T194727Z
CREATED:20200724T162007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194727Z
UID:13191-1772013600-1772020800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting NVMTA\, February
DESCRIPTION:Location\nUCP\, 11508 N Shore Dr\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nA zoom link will also be provided.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/general-meeting-nvmta-february/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260101T014402Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260116T020349Z
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:20260116T020456Z
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20250904T013431Z
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260106T153532Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20251212T204702Z
CREATED:20250905T163301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T204702Z
UID:18544-1769162400-1769169600@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Lecture Series-January
DESCRIPTION:Irina Gorin- January 23rd\, 10am Eastern time\nTopic: “The process of working on a musical composition.”
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/lecture-series-january/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20250903T002356Z
CREATED:20221118T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T002356Z
UID:11894-1768989600-1768996800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Executive Board Meeting--January 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/nvmta-executive-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20250904T013221Z
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:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20250903T002546Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20250915T234728Z
CREATED:20250905T162837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T234728Z
UID:18540-1764928800-1764936000@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:NVMTA Lecture Series-December
DESCRIPTION:NVMTA Lecture Series-December \n \n “All about Piano Playing and Chopin”\nEvelyne Brancart\n  \nDecember 5\, at 10.00 am Eastern time\n  \nPreeminent pianist Evelyne Brancart\, a native of Belgium\, is recognized as one of the acclaimed teachers and performers of her generation\, having been awarded prizes in four international piano competitions —Gina Bachauer-United States\, Montreal-Canada\, Viotti-Italy\, and Queen Elisabeth in Belgium. She has additionally received international critical acclaim\, and broad peer and public recognition from solo engagements with orchestra (including the National Orchestra of Belgium and the BBC Symphony Orchestra) and recitals in New York and London; and throughout Europe and the United States. \nBackground\n\nWith artistry rooted in 19th century practices\, Ms. Brancart background includes 10 years of work with Spanish master\, Eduardo del Pueyo\, a student of Liszt disciple Marie Jaëll\, as well as later studies with Maria Curcio\, Leon Fleisher and Menahem Pressler. Ms. Brancart was the youngest musician ever to be invited to study in the Chapelle Musicale de la Reine Elisabeth\, and was later awarded the gold medal from the Belgian Government.\n\nCollaboration and Pedagogy\n\nNoted as a musical collaborator and pedagogue as well as soloist\, Ms. Brancart is Professor of Piano at the Jacobs School of Music (Indiana University) where she served as piano department chair for ten years. Along with seminars “The Hand as a Source of Inspiration” (On the Chopin Etudes) and  “Deconstruction for Reconstruction” (Reflections on J.S. Bach)\, Ms. Brancart has given Master Classes worldwide and will be performing and teaching in Argentina and Chile this coming summer\, as well as at the Orford Music Academy and Festival in Canada. She has impacted many emerging pianists\, many of whom have achieved significant careers as performers (including Jonathan Biss ) and university/conservatory-level teachers. In 2024 Ms. Brancart received the  MTNA “Teacher of the Year” award.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformances\nPerformances as a collaborative artist have taken Ms. Brancart across North America and internationally. Ensemble partners include the Cleveland\, Pacifica and Orion String Quartets and many prominent instrumental artists. Additionally\, Ms. Brancart has been a regular guest at the Aspen Music Festival and other important summer music festivals. She has been invited as a judge for competitions including the Queen Elisabeth Piano Competition and International Piano Competition André Dumortier (Belgium)\, International Piano Competition Maria Clara Cullell (Costa Rica) and Fischoff Chamber Music Competition (United States). (Recordings)\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\nAlong with her live recording of Chopin’s 24 Etudes\, accompanied by 24 original cooking recipes (released by Delos)\, Ms. Brancart’s discography includes the Brahms-Paganini Variations and Liszt-Paganini Etudes (Koch Discover)\, a live Mozart concerto release by Deutsche Grammophon\, and recordings on the Decca\, Teldec and Telefuncken labels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Please see the NVMTA Event list for events (such as Achievement Awards\, Concerto Competitions\, Northern District Auditions\, Recitals\, and other events)  and consider how your attendance at this lecture might benefit you.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/nvmta-lecture-series-december/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20250905T121103Z
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
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