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Talk About Teaching (TAT) – September
FeaturedTALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is [...]
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Talk About Teaching- October
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is [...]
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Registration Deadline: Judged Recital — December
Judged Recital Overview [...]
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Adult Student Rehearsal Workshops–December
DETAILS In a friendly and welcoming environment, we talk about our pieces, perform for a warm and supportive audience, and learn how we can develop our playing through constructive suggestions. We also enjoy each others’ company, support each others’ journeys, and have fun! Thes [...]
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Concerto Winners Orchestra Performance
2023 Performance Information Students chosen from among NVMTA's Concerto competition winners will perform with the Amadeus Orchestra on May 14, 2023, 4 pm at Saint Luke’s Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA. Tickets can be purchased HERE This year's program will mark our thi [...]
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Talk About Teaching- November
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is [...]
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Talk About Teaching- December
TALK ABOUT TEACHING has reverted back to its original form as an informal, open session where teachers of any instrument including voice gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize with their colleagues. There are no formal presentations, and any topic is [...]
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Talk About Teaching – January
TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Jordan Kitt's Music in Fairfax. (See LATTE for [...]
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Registration Deadline: Concerto Competition: Woodwinds
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Talk About Teaching -February
TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Jordan Kitt's Music in Fairfax. (See LATTE for [...]
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Talk About Teaching – April
TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Zoom. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s cu [...]
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Talk About Teaching – June
TALK ABOUT TEACHING is an informal session hosted by Nancy Breth where teachers of any instrument gather to share ideas, pose questions, seek solutions and socialize. There is no prescribed agenda, and any topic is welcome. Location: Zoom. (See LATTE for information on NVMTA’s cu [...]
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General Meeting NVMTA, September
Details coming soon... [...]
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Registration Deadline: Musical Theater Competition
Musical Theater Competition Details [...]
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Registration Deadline: Judged Recitals Strings – Dec.
Judged Recital--Strings Only Information [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series
Kevin Elam: Crafting a Unique & Multi-Faceted Music Career February 26, 2025, 10am - 12pm, Zoom Join Kevin Elam for an inspiring presentation on building a nontraditional career in music! He's an Irish singing champion, a gigging jazz pianist, a teacher of multiple instrument [...]
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Piano Ensemble Festival and Competition
Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Fee is $25 per student, per performance. Duet/Duos are $50. Trios are $75. Quartets are $100. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, [...]
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Deadline: Bach Baroque Festival & Competition
Bach Baroque details [...]
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Financial Award Application Due Date
See this link for more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/ [...]
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Financial Award Auditions
For more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/ [...]
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Registration Deadline – March Judged Recitals
Judged Recital Overview [...]
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Judged Recitals: March Honors
Judged Recital Overview The next Honors Recital will be May 21, 2026. [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents....TBA [...]
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Judged Recitals: May Honors
Judged Recital Overview [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents..... Masterclass with Nancy O' Neill Breth Topic: " Contemporary Music" The Masterclass will take place in Jordan Kitts (8500 Lee Highway, Fairfax, 22031) on June 21st at 10.00 am, and it will also be live-streamed through Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent on the da [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents.... Masterclass with Nancy O' Neill Breth " Contemporary Music" Program The Cat and the Mouse by Aaron Copland Performer: Sela Rongero Teacher: Francesca Hurst Dance in Bulgarian Rhythm No. 2 (from Mikrokosmos Book 6) by [...]
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NVMTA Executive Board Meeting–September 2025
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event. [...]
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General Meeting NVMTA, September
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – October 2025
Information about General Recitals [...]
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Registration Deadline – Musical Theatre Competition
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Musical Theater Competition
2025 NVMTA Musical Theatre Competition Competition Goal: To give students experience and preparation for the theatre industry's audition process at every level: middle school, high school, the college audition circuit, and professional shows. We warmly welcome students at eve [...]
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Adult Student Rehearsal Workshops–October
DETAILS In a friendly and welcoming environment, we talk about our pieces, perform for a warm and supportive audience, and learn how we can develop our playing through constructive suggestions. We also enjoy each others' company, support each others' journeys, and have fun! Thes [...]
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – November 2025
Information about General Recitals [...]
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Fall Festival
Contemporary and Historical Judged Music Festival Location Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101, Date Saturday, November 15, 2025 Deadlines Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025. All fees must be paid online through new.mtfest.co [...]
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Registration deadline: Concerto Competition – Piano
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Registration Deadline–Skills Day
For more information: Skills Day [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series-December
NVMTA Lecture Series-December "All about Piano Playing and Chopin" Evelyne Brancart December 5, at 10.00 am Eastern time Preeminent pianist Evelyne Brancart, a native of Belgium, is recognized as one of the acclaimed teachers and performers of her generation, havin [...]
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Skills Day: Keyboard and Sightreading
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records. You do not n [...]
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – January
Information about General Recitals [...]
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Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. Registration will open on November 14 and will close on December 4. 2. Pay fees online through mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the [...]
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NVMTA Executive Board Meeting–January 2026
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event. [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series-January
FeaturedIrina Gorin- January 23rd, 10am Eastern time Topic: "The process of working on a musical composition." [...]
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Concerto Competition: Strings
Application Requirements 1. Please register by January 1, 2026 at new.mtfest.com 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may print a copy of the invoice for your [...]
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Theory Mastery Day
Location Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs, Road, Arlington, VA 22204 Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. 2. Register by January 8, 2026. 3. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. P [...]
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Composition Competition
Composition Competition IN MEMORY OF ALMA GRAYCE MILLER POSTMARK DEADLINE: February 19, 2026 FEE $24.00 per entrant. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. All fees are nonrefundable. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. One payment [...]
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Registration deadline: Composition Competition
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Concerto Competition and Festival: Woodwinds
Location First Christian Church of Falls Church 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044 Application Requirements 1. Teachers register students at new.mtfest.com 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa [...]
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Bach/Baroque Festival and Competition
WE ARE SUPPORTED BY Location Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia St., Falls Church, VA 22046 (for Festival, Competition, and Honor's Recital) Eligibility Festival Open to pre-college students grades K through 12, and adults. Competition Open to pre-college stu [...]
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General Meeting NVMTA, February
Location UCP, 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 A zoom link will also be provided. [...]
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Voice
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades K-3
Application Deadline February 12, 2026 Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades K-3 at new.mtfest.com 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the eve [...]
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Spring Festival (NFMC)
Location Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 Dates Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14, 2026 Event Details Welcome to NVMTA’s largest, most inclusive event. The Falls Church Spring Festival is an annual, non-competitive event that provides [...]
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Achievement Awards Competition: Voice
Location St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 6800 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 Achievement Award: Voice Competition Goal: To give students experience in performing classical repertoire and to receive constructive criticism from experienced voice teachers. We warmly welcome stude [...]
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Registration deadline: General Recitals – March
Information about General Recitals [...]
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NVMTA Lecture Series-March
Barbara Lister- Sink- March 27th, 2026, 10 am Eastern time Topic: " How Flexible is Too Flexible?Hypermobility and What Teachers Should Know." [...]
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Piano
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Registration deadline: Sonata Festival
Sonata Festival Details [...]
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades 4-12
Application Deadline March 5, 2025 Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Jordan Kitt's Music: 8500 US-29, Fairfax, VA 22031 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades 4-12 at new.mtfest.com. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Clic [...]
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Registration deadline: Northern District Auditions
Northern District Audition Details [...]
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Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Strings
More Information for FALL Achievement Awards: Strings [...]
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Registration Deadline: General Recitals – April
Information about General Recitals [...]
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Achievement Awards Competition: Piano
Locations United Christian Parish, 11508 N. Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190 Jordan Kitts 8500 US-29, Fairfax, VA 22031 Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke Centre, VA 22015 Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com Pay fee online through new.mt [...]
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Achievement Awards Competition, Strings
Location Music Spectrum, 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170 Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Application deadline is April 16, 2026. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Ma [...]
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Achievement Awards: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion
Location United Christian Parish, 11508 N. Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20190 Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment [...]
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Sonata Festival
DATE AND PLACE Festival: May 16, 2026 Honors Recital: May 17, 2026 George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 Registered participating teachers will receive detailed instructions regarding student information and teacher work hours. DEADLINES Registrati [...]
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General Meeting NVMTA, May
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 t [...]
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Northern District Auditions
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. Be very specific listing piece titles, including opus or Hob. numbers, keys, and movements. Registration deadline is 4/16/26. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to th [...]
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