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SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades 4-12
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-piano-concerto-festival-grades-4-12/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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SUMMARY:Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline\nFebruary 12\, 2026 \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;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
CREATED:20181031T002924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T125142Z
UID:11487-1773360000-1773532799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Spring Festival (NFMC)
DESCRIPTION:Location\nLuther Jackson Middle School\, 3020 Gallows Rd\, Falls Church\, VA 22042 \nDates\nFriday March 13th and Saturday March 14\, 2026 \n\nEvent Details\n\nWelcome to NVMTA’s largest\, most inclusive event.  The Falls Church Spring Festival is an annual\, non-competitive event that provides students of all levels an opportunity to perform and receive constructive feedback. Each student will receive a written evaluation and a certificate of participation. Students will accumulate points based on their individual ratings that go towards trophy awards.  These points are registered in a national database and can apply to Federation Festivals nationwide. \nOur festival includes piano\, vocal\, strings\, and theory events. Events include solo\, duet\, and concerto formats. Theory is a written exam. Other woodwind family instruments may be included if minimum registration numbers are met. \nFees\nStudent fees: $25.00 per student\, per event. Registration fees must be paid by January 15\, 2026. \n\nPlease note:  In order to register students\, the teacher must federate their studio as a Junior Club with the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs by October 20\, 2025.  The Junior Club dues are $35 for up to 16 students\, +$1 for each additional student. After October 20\, 2025\, a late fee of $25 will apply. The VFMC State Treasurer will NOT accept Junior Club dues postmarked after November 14\, 2025.\nNVMTA membership must be up-to-date. Non-NVMTA members must submit Senior Individual dues along with Junior Club dues.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration period: October 15\, 2025 – December 15\, 2025. \nRegistration will be on the Vivace system on the NFMC website.  If you are new to our Festival\, please contact us at chair@novafestival.org so that we can set up your account. \nRepertoire Requirements\nMost events require two memorized pieces\, a Required Piece and a Choice Piece. Memorization is not required for adults. \nThe Required Piece must be chosen from the 2024-2028 Federation Festivals Bulletin.  These are pieces by contemporary American composers. \nThe Choice Piece must be by a non-American composer for all students at the Elementary 1 level and above.  Primary level students may choose a piece by either an American or non-American composer. However\, the Choice Piece must not be listed in the current Festivals Bulletin. \nFull repertoire requirements and guidelines can be found in the 2024-2028 Federation Festivals Bulletin available for purchase from NFMC at:  www.nfmc-music.org/order-federation-festivals-bulletin/. \n\n\nTeacher Guidelines\n\nTeachers with registered students are required be available on the dates of the Spring Festival to act as judges or fulfill other work assignments. \nAll teachers are expected to read and agree to follow the terms listed in the Falls Church Spring Festival Teacher Manual.  Available upon request. \n\nQuestions?\nContact chair@novaspfestival.org for further information.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/spring-festival-nfmc/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
CREATED:20180914T195614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014238Z
UID:9813-1773446400-1773532799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Achievement Awards Competition: Voice
DESCRIPTION:Location\nSt. Alban’s Episcopal Church\n6800 Columbia Pike\nAnnandale\, VA 22003 \nAchievement Award: Voice\nCompetition Goal:  To give students experience in performing classical repertoire and to receive constructive criticism from experienced voice teachers.  We warmly welcome students in grades 8 and above who would gain vocal growth from this audition/performance experience. \nApplication Requirements\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.\nNon-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.\n\nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	LevelGradeTime Limit\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1Ages 13-156 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 2Ages 16-186 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 3Adults8 Minutes\n\n\n\n\nComment Only:  No age limit\, 6 minutes. \nLevels may be adjusted if warranted by the number and age of applicants. \nRepertoire Requirements\nLevels 1\, and 2: Two selections in different languages\, one of which is English.  \nLevel 3:  Three selections representing (1) Baroque/Classical\, (2) Romantic\, and (3) 20th or 21st Century. Selections must include at least two languages\, one of which is English. At least one selection must be an art song \nComments Only:  Two or three contrasting selections of varying styles\, including one in a foreign language.  \nMusic must be performed from memory\, except for oratorio selections. In Level 3\, music must be performed in the original language; in the case of opera and oratorio\, in the original key. \nFor questions about repertoire\, please contact the Chair or Co-Chair. \nEligibility\nPrevious first-place winners may not compete again in the same level.  Singers under professional management are not eligible. Students must be taught lessons in person in Northern Virginia. \nTeacher Guidelines\nSingers must bring their own accompanists. Teachers and coaches may not accompany their students. \nWritten comments from the judges will be given to the teachers of the contestants at the end of the competitions.  The judges may elect not to name a winner.  The decision of the judges will be final. \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.  Any 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. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	Level1st2nd3rd\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 2$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 3$200$100$50
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/achievement-awards-competition-voice/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
CREATED:20180930T202254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124651Z
UID:10418-1775088000-1775174399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Achievement Awards - Piano
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-achievement-awards-piano/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
CREATED:20180930T201410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T123644Z
UID:10408-1775692800-1775779199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Sonata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sonata Festival Details \n 
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-sonata-festival/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
CREATED:20180921T072320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T124604Z
UID:9999-1775779200-1776038399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades 4-12
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline\nMarch 5\, 2025 \nLocation\nUnited Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nJordan Kitt’s Music: 8500 US-29\, Fairfax\, VA 22031 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register Grades 4-12 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 for each event separately.\nLevels and Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	Grades 4-56 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 6-78 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 8-910 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 10-1210 minutes\n\n\n\n\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-4-12/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
CREATED:20180906T215111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124516Z
UID:8476-1777680000-1777766399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Achievement Awards Competition: Piano
DESCRIPTION:Locations\nUnited Christian Parish\, 11508 N. Shore Drive\, Reston\, VA 20190 \nJordan Kitts 8500 US-29\, Fairfax\, VA 22031 \nBurke Presbyterian Church\, 5690 Oak Leather Drive\, Burke Centre\, VA 22015 \n\nApplication Requirements\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.  No late applications will be accepted.  All fees are non-refundable.\nThe teacher 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 Time Limits\n\n\n\n\n	LevelGradeTime Limit\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1Grades 2-46 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 2Grades 5-67 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 3Grades 7-811 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 4Grades 9-1013 Minutes\n\n\n	Level 5Grades 11-1220 Minutes\n\n\n\n\nRepertoire Requirements\nNo Arrangements.  All music must be performed from memory. \nLevel 1-4.  Three pieces representing three of the following five periods:  Baroque\, Classical\, Romantic\, Impressionistic\, Contemporary. \nLevel 5.  Four works:  1.) A piece from the Baroque period*; 2.) A sonata movement by Haydn\, Clementi\, Mozart\, Beethoven\, or early Schubert; 3) A piece from the Romantic or the Impressionistic period; 4) A contemporary piece. \nThe style period for a given composer will be defined by the MTNA Composer Classifications.  Any composer with two classifications should be classified according to the qualities of the particular work.  Additional composers not included in the MTNA Composer Classification List will be classified as follows for NVMTA Achievement Awards from the following list:  Composer PAA.  Please email the chair with any questions regarding composer classification.  The diversity in style of repertoire is an important consideration\, and students must present a diverse program for the competition. \nStudents who have repertoire over the time limit will be stopped without penalty to ensure a portion of each piece is performed. \n*If playing a work from the Well-Tempered Clavier\, the Prelude and Fugue shall be considered one piece\, and both must be performed.  \nEligibility \nAll students are required to participate at their current grade level.  Previous first-place winners may not compete again at the same level and must wait until they are eligible for the next level.  Students who are not present and ready to perform at their assigned time may play for comments only and only if time permits.   \nTeacher Guidelines: \nNo repertoire changes may be made after the registration deadline. \nPlease provide one published score for the judges with all measures numbered; the score must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name.  Participating teachers are expected to assist the chair as needed based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals.  Teachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events. \nAwards\n\n\n\n\n	Level1st2nd3rd\n\n\n\n\n	Level 1$30$20$10\n\n\n	Level 2$50$25$15\n\n\n	Level 3$200$100$50\n\n\n	Level 4$300$150$75\n\n\n	Level 5$500$250$125
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/achievement-awards-competition-piano/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,NVMTA Competitions,Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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:20260514T190340
CREATED:20200324T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T014850Z
UID:12991-1778889600-1778975999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Sonata Festival
DESCRIPTION:DATE AND PLACE\nFestival:  May 16\, 2026\nHonors Recital:  May 17\, 2026\nGeorge Mason University\n4400 University Drive\nFairfax\, VA  22030\nRegistered participating teachers will receive detailed instructions regarding student information and teacher work hours.  \nDEADLINES\nRegistration Deadline:  April 9\, 2026\nAll fees are paid online by this date. \nFEE\n$24.00.  All fees are nonrefundable.  Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\n Please register at new.mtfest.com\n 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.\n\nCHAIR\nGreg Genter \nCO-CHAIRS\nJeri Bennett\n \nLEVELS AND TIME LIMITS\nElementary\, e.g.\, simple Sonatinas = 4 minutes \nIntermediate\, e.g.\, Clementi/Kuhlau Sonatinas = 7 minutes \nAdvanced\, e.g.\, Beethoven/Mozart/Haydn Sonatas =10 minutes \nREPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS\nSonata/Sonatina movements may be by the same composer or by different composers.  Students must enter two contrasting movements:  EITHER contrasting tempos (i.e. one slow\, one fast) OR contrasting time periods (Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Contemporary).  For purposes of this event\, Allegretto is considered “fast”\, and Moderato is considered “slow”.  Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata\, for example\, movements 2 and 3 would not qualify due to similar tempi. \n In a two-movement Sonata/Sonatina\, however\, movements with similar tempi are acceptable.  Teachers must indicate in their application that the entrant’s repertoire is a “two movement sonata or sonatina”.  A Minuet is acceptable if it is a movement of a sonata and if it has a contrasting tempo and style from the other movement that is selected (i.e.\, one Allegretto\, one Adagio).  A Theme and Variations movement is not acceptable for this festival.  Please note that students will be stopped at the time limit and should plan any cuts so that a substantial portion of both movements is heard by the judges. \nAll 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. \nELIGIBILITY\nFor solo piano only —no piano duets.  Any student wishing to carry over participating years from previous Sonata/Sonatina Festivals may do so. \nTEACHER GUIDELINES\nTeachers who enroll 1 to 10 students are obligated to judge for 3 to 4 hours; teachers who enroll 11 to 20 students are obligated to judge for 6 to 8 hours.  Teachers must be available to help in other capacities at the discretion of the chair. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. \nAWARDS\nEach participant receives a trophy.  Trophies get larger with each year of participation.  Judges may choose students to advance to the Second Round based on students’ performances.  Students who advance to the Second Round will receive a ribbon and the opportunity to play for Second Round judges who select students for the Honors Recital. 
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/sonata-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T190340
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:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260514T190341
CREATED:20200806T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150737Z
UID:13246-1780185600-1780271999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Northern District Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Application Requirements\n1. 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. \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\nLevels and time limits are determined by the student’s current school grade (and the student must have reached the corresponding sight-reading and theory levels for his or her grade\, as shown below). \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\nRepertoire Requirements\nThree compositions representing three of the following periods: Baroque\, Classical\, Romantic\, Impressionistic\, or Contemporary. No changes of repertoire will be allowed after the postmark deadline. \nHere is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download as a spreadsheet for your reference: Repertoire for District Auditions 2014 \nEligibility\nStudent must have passed the examinations for their level on Theory Mastery Day and Skills Day by the application deadline. For example\, at the time of application\, a student currently in Grade 5 would enroll in level I-B and must have passed sight-reading level 3 and theory level 2B. \nAwards\nIn each level: First Place $40\, Alternate $25. Winners and alternates in each level will represent Northern Virginia in the State Auditions at the VMTA Fall Conference. Any Winner or Alternate who chooses to enter the MTNA/Virginia Junior High or High School competitions must withdraw from the State Auditions. \nTeacher Guidelines\nTeachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/northern-district-auditions-2/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T190341
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:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T190341
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;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260514T190341
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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