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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270121
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SUMMARY:Deadline:  Bach Baroque Festival & Competition
DESCRIPTION:Bach Baroque details
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-bach-baroque-festival-competition/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20260831T232813Z
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UID:9953-1800057600-1800230399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
DESCRIPTION:Location\nUnited Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register at new.mtfest.com.  Registration will open on November 13 and will close on December 3. \n2.  Pay fees online through mtfest.com.  Click on Billing\, then click on the $ next to the event.  Pay with Visa or Mastercard.  After payment is made\, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records.  You do not need to mail anything to the Chair.  No late applications will be accepted.  All fees are non-refundable. \n3. Teachers are responsible for checking their entries online for any errors in submitted applications. If there are any errors\, you must edit your entry online (click on the pencil icon next to student name) by December 3.  Changes to applications are not permitted past December 3.  \n \n4. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE.\n \n5. The event will run from 9 am – 8 pm on Saturday and 1 -7 pm on Sunday. Snow dates for this event are January 30 and 31\, 2027.\n \nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1Grades 2-46 minutes\n\n\n	Level 2Grades 5-67 minutes\n\n\n	Level 3Grades 7-810 minutes\n\n\n	Level 4Grades 9-1012 minutes\n\n\n	Level 5Grades 11-1218 minutes\n\n\n\n\nRepertoire Requirements\nStudents who play the same concerto for more than one year may not repeat the same movement.  Only one movement is allowed.  Only cuts to orchestral tutti are permitted.  Students must perform the entire movement unless stopped by the room monitor.  A room monitor will ask the performer to skip to the cadenza if the total performance time is longer than the allotted time limit.  Music must be performed from memory. \nIf a cadenza for the movement exists\, it must be played. Students who play a concerto without a cadenza risk being disqualified from prize eligibility if there is a cadenza in existence for that concerto\, and a cadenza is not performed. A student may compose and perform his/her own cadenza for a Mozart or Haydn concerto\, but it must be notated/printed in legible format for the judges. It is understood that the quality of the cadenza will be taken into consideration when judging the contestant’s performance. Prior approval is required. Any questions about cadenzas should be referred to the chairman BEFORE the application deadline. Teachers must indicate the timing of the cadenza on the judges’ score. \nThe following is a list of repertoire that has been used in the past to give you an idea of ages/repertoire/and levels for this event.  It is intended as a guide only\, not a required repertoire list. NVMTA Repertoire Lists – Concerto Competition-Piano. \nEntrant will abide by all copyright laws and has permission to use all music given to judges and accompanists during all events as outlined here. \nEligibility\nStudents may play at current school grade or higher. To enter at a higher level\, students must obtain the written approval of a chairman. In subsequent years these students must enter at consecutively higher grade levels. First-place winners may not compete again in the same level. First place winners are no longer required to wait a year before competing in a higher level.  In order to enter NTMVA student events\, either the teacher or student must live in Northern Virginia\, or\, the lessons must be taught in Northern Virginia. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	1st2nd3rd\n\n\n	Level 1$30$20----\n\n\n	Level 2$50$25----\n\n\n	Level 3$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 4$300$150$75\n\n\n	Level 5$500$250$125\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\nTeachers may not accompany their own students. \nPlease provide one published score of the concerto and cadenza with all  measures numbered\, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.  Teachers will be assigned duties and should expect to be available for volunteer duty on the day of the competition.  Assignments and hours are at the discretion of the chair.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/robert-spencer-piano-concerto-competition/
CATEGORIES:NVMTA Competitions,Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTSTAMP:20260813T235449Z
CREATED:20230111T050017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T235449Z
UID:10444-1799884800-1799971199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Deadline:  Theory Mastery Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-theory-mastery-day/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T141724Z
CREATED:20260820T141724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T141724Z
UID:19222-1799756100-1799758800@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Vienna Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch at Plaka Grill\, 110 Lawyers Rd. NW\, Vienna VA 22180 at 12:15 p.m. \nPlease RSVP HERE. 
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/vienna-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTSTAMP:20260820T125928Z
CREATED:20180921T082105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T125928Z
UID:10024-1799539200-1799625599@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Skills Day: Keyboard and Sightreading
DESCRIPTION:Application Requirements\n1. Please register at new.mtfest.com \n2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing\, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made\, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records. You do not need to mail anything to the Chair. No late applications will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable. \n3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nLevels and Time Limits\nTo access the VMTA Keyboard Skills and Sightreading requirements\, teachers should go to https://vmta-music.org/member-area/ and sign in. If you have not registered for an account on the new website\, please click on the ”Register Account” button to access the members area. \nThis event is a pre-requisite for Northern District Auditions (NDA). The requirements for NDA are listed below: \n\n\n\n\n	Audition LevelCurrent School GradeSight ReadingTheoryTime Limit\n\n\n\n\n	I-AK11A5 minutes\n\n\n	I-A111A5 minutes\n\n\n	I-A211B5 minutes\n\n\n	I-A321B5 minutes\n\n\n	I-B432A10 minutes\n\n\n	I-B532B10 minutes\n\n\n	II643A15 minutes\n\n\n	II753B15 minutes\n\n\n	II86415 minutes\n\n\n	III97520 minutes\n\n\n	III108620 minutes\n\n\n	III119720 minutes\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\nThe minimum judging time commitment is 1 hour plus 1 additional hour for every four students entered. These assignments are based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals.\nStudents must bring 1 rating sheet for each skill being tested. These may be downloaded from new.mtfest.com\, and will be available after the schedule is published. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. \nNo make-up exams will be given for any reason. If the entire event is cancelled for weather\, the snow date is January 17\, 2026. \nDue to the number of exams being given\, the paucity of volunteers\, and the difficulty of scheduling adjacent exams for those students testing on two or more skills\, please ask your students to save the whole day\, and understand that time requests\, nor requests for make-ups can be honored.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/skills-day-keyboard-and-sightreading/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T141240Z
CREATED:20260820T141240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T141240Z
UID:19216-1795089600-1795093200@nvmta.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260820T142215Z
CREATED:20260820T141356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T142215Z
UID:19218-1795087800-1795091400@nvmta.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260820T140901Z
CREATED:20260820T140736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T140901Z
UID:19210-1794312000-1794315600@nvmta.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T215854Z
CREATED:20180921T074916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T215854Z
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150706Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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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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
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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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