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SUMMARY:Leesburg Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch at Panera\, 215 Fort Evans Rd. NE\, Leesburg (by Leesburg Outlets) at 12:00 p.m. \nPlease RSVP Here.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/leesburg-lunch-2/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T113000
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SUMMARY:Alexandria Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch at Panera\, 5578 Vincent Gate Terrace\, Alexandria\, VA 22312 at 11:30 a.m. \nPlease RSVP HERE.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/alexandria-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T130000
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CREATED:20260820T140736Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfax Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch social at Mama Chang\, 3251 Blenheim\, Suite 101\, Fairfax\, VA at 12:00 p.m.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/falls-church-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
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UID:9879-1794042000-1794070800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary and Historical Judged Music Festival\nLocation\nUnited Christian Parish\, 11508 N Shore Drive\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nDate\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026 \nDeadlines\nRegistration Deadline:  Thursday\, October 8\, 2026.  All fees must be paid online through new.mtfest.com by this date. \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.  You do not need to mail anything to the Chair.  No late applications will be accepted.  All fees are nonrefundable.\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 Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	1-3 years study*5 minutes\n\n\n	4-7 years study7 minutes\n\n\n	8 or more years study10 minutes\n\n\n\n\n**This festival is not recommended for those who have studied less than a year in total. \nREPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS\n\nTwo memorized compositions: one in the contemporary idiom from the 20th or 21st century and a second piece from any other period.\nBoth selections must be played from memory\, unless a piece uses non- traditional notation.\nNo simplifications\, transcriptions\, or popular songs allowed.\nContemporary settings of folk songs are acceptable\, especially for beginning students.\nMulti-movement works are allowed if they fit the time limit.\nImpressionistic pieces must fall into one of the contemporary idioms in order to be listed as the contemporary selection.\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.\n\nContemporary Idioms\nOn 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: \n\nMelody\n\nMelodies are fragmented\, irregular\, or disjunctive.\nSignificant parts of the piece\, or even the whole piece\, lack melody.\nThe melody is constructed by chance or serial technique.\nThe melody is built from non-traditional scales such as modes\, a scale with “blue” notes\, etc.\n\n\nHarmony\n\nChords are unrelated to a major-minor system—clusters\, altered chords\, quartal or quintal harmony.\nThe composer makes simultaneous use of two chords or keys (bitonality).\nThe piece is not in any definable key (atonality).\nUnresolved dissonance is common.\n\n\nRhythm\n\nThe piece or large parts of it contain no bar lines.\nThe meter is irregular\, such as 5/4.\nThere are frequent meter or tempo changes.\nCross rhythms (polyrhythms)—5 against 4\, 7 against 8\, etc.—are prominent.\nJazz rhythms prevail.\n\n\nOther considerations\n\nNon-traditional notation.\nKnocking\, tapping or plucking some part of the instrument not traditionally used in this way.\nUse of prepared piano.\nUse of extreme range on the instrument.\n\n\n\nFor piano repertoire suggestions\, see Fall Festival Resource Guide. \nThere are also many suggestions on Nancy Breth’s Modern Piano Music list. \nHere is an addendum by Laura Bogart with additional repertoire. \nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2013-2018 which you may view online: Fall Festival Repertoire. \nEligibility\nTeachers may enter as many students as desired\, as long as all teacher guidelines are fulfilled. Open to all levels and to adults of any proficiency. \nTeacher Guidelines\nTeachers who enroll 1 to 10 students are obligated to judge for 3  hours; teachers who enroll 11 or more students are obligated to judge for 6  hours.  Teachers must be available to help in other capacities at the discretion of the chairman. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. \nAwards\nStudents do not receive cumulative points as in other festivals. They receive written comments and ratings and a certificate of participation.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/fall-festival/
LOCATION:UCP\, 11508 N Shore Drive\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260830T204200Z
CREATED:20180921T065707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T204200Z
UID:9982-1792850400-1792864800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Musical Theater Competition
DESCRIPTION:NVMTA Musical Theatre Competition \nCompetition Goal:\nTo 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 2026 competition will be held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Annandale\, VA. \n[Due to the short amount of time we have in our venue\, each studio is limited to entering no more than 8 students (total) into this competition. Prior to registering\, please contact the competition chair\, Bharati Soman (bharati@bharatisoman.com)\, to let her know how many students you plan to enter. If there is availability after the initial registration period\, extra slots may be offered to studios who wish to enter more than 8 students.] \nDate\nSunday\, October 24\, 2026\, 2:00pm-6:00pm. \nDeadline\nRegistration deadline:  Thursday\, October 8\, 2026. \nFees\n$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. \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register at new.mtfest.com.  Register under “Universal Application”. \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. \nChair(s)\nBharati Soman and Rita Gigliotti \nEligibility\nStudents in grades 6-12 who study with an NVMTA member. Adult students may participate for comments only. \nRepertoire  Requirements\nDivisions I-III [I = MS grades 6-8; II = HS grades 9-10; III = HS grades 11-12]:  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). \nComments Only: same as above [Students of any age\, including adults\, may participate for comments only. On the Universal Application\, choose “Adult” under Age (regardless of the student’s actual age) to register for comments only.] \nDivisions 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. \nA 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 with the “Authorized for Use By…” notice. \nJudging Standards\nAdjudicators will be listening for a demonstrated ability to sing a healthy belt/mix as well as era-appropriate “legit” technique.  The student’s goal should be to present contrasting song selections that will allow their technical\, musical\, artistic\, and theatrical grasp of the wide range of musical theater styles and techniques to be displayed.  For example\, a student could sing a Golden Age song using legit sound and an up-tempo contemporary song incorporating a healthy belt/mix.  Or a singer could select two contrasting contemporary musical theatre songs where one song is a ballad and the second song is an up-tempo.  Judges will also be paying attention to how effectively a singing actor can portray emotion on the stage\, how well they embody their character\, etc. \nAwards\nJudges will award 1st ($200)\, 2nd ($100)\, and 3rd ($50) places in each division.   At their discretion\, they may also choose to award Honorable Mentions to deserving students. \nAccompaniment Guidelines\nAn accompanist WILL be provided\, and ALL participants MUST use the provided accompanist. Students MAY NOT rehearse with the hired accompanist prior to the competition. \nTeacher Guidelines\nParticipating teachers are expected to assist the chair(s) as needed based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals. Student MUST study individually\, directly and regularly with the registering teacher. Teachers must agree to abide by the Rules of Competitive Events published by NVMTA and to the Teacher Responsibilities.  All judges’ decisions are final.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/musical-theater-competition/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260513T150706Z
CREATED:20180926T123915Z
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UID:10270-1792108800-1792195199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline: Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-fall-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T141919Z
CREATED:20260820T141037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T141919Z
UID:19214-1792065600-1792069200@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Leesburg Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch social at Panera\, 215 Fort Evans Rd. NE\, Leesburg (by Leesburg Outlets) at 12:00 p.m. \nPlease RSVP HERE.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/leesburg-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260820T142411Z
CREATED:20260820T142411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T142411Z
UID:19226-1792063800-1792067400@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Falls Church Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch at Panera\, 450 W Broad St.\, Falls Church\, VA 22046 at 11:30 a.m. \nThere is garage parking nearby. \nPlease RSVP HERE. 
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/falls-church-lunch-2/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260818T003702Z
CREATED:20220806T032440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T003702Z
UID:15493-1791417600-1791503999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline - Musical Theatre Competition
DESCRIPTION:Musical Theatre Competition
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-musical-theatre-competition/
CATEGORIES:NVMTA Competitions,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T140346Z
CREATED:20260820T133846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T140346Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T135702Z
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
DTSTAMP:20250903T002417Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T000942Z
CREATED:20220928T192159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T000942Z
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
CREATED:20180920T171201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T154001Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260101T014036Z
CREATED:20180913T181937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014036Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
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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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