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SUMMARY:NVMTA Social Events
DESCRIPTION:NVMTA social events are one of the best parts of being a member! \nThese events give us a chance to step away from our practicing and teaching\, connect with colleagues\, and enjoy one another’s company in a relaxed\, informal setting. Whether we’re hiking\, sharing a meal\, exploring a local attraction\, or simply getting together to catch up\, these events help us build friendships and a stronger sense of community. We love them because they remind us that we’re not just a group of music teachers—we’re colleagues who genuinely enjoy spending time together!
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/nvmta-social-events/
CATEGORIES:Teacher Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T113000
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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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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;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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260830T204200Z
CREATED:20180921T065707Z
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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;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: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: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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20260831T232813Z
CREATED:20180920T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T232813Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270122
DTSTAMP:20260819T215815Z
CREATED:20180930T213430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T215815Z
UID:10461-1800489600-1800575999@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Deadline:  Bach Baroque Festival & Competition
DESCRIPTION:Bach Baroque details
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-bach-baroque-festival-competition/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212
DTSTAMP:20260818T002406Z
CREATED:20180930T203842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002406Z
UID:10428-1802304000-1802390399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Piano Concerto Festival\, K-3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-piano-concerto-festival-k-3/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270214
DTSTAMP:20260813T235550Z
CREATED:20180921T082345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T235550Z
UID:10028-1802476800-1802563199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Theory Mastery Day
DESCRIPTION:Location\nKenmore Middle School\, 200 S Carlin Springs\, Road\, Arlington\, VA 22204 \nApplication Requirements\n1.  Please register at new.mtfest.com. \n2. Register by January 14\, 2027. \n3.  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. \n4. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. \nTeacher Guidelines\nDue to the number of exams being given\, we ask that your students save the whole day and understand that we cannot honor time requests. \nTeachers are required to work 1 hour plus one hour for every four students entered. Teachers entering fewer than four students are expected to work 2 hours. No partial hours. These assignments are based on the number of students enrolled\, regardless of subsequent student withdrawals. \nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities. \nTo access the VMTA theory tests\, 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.\nIf the event is cancelled for weather\, the makeup date is Sunday\, February 15\, 2026.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/theory-mastery-day/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270213T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T232330Z
CREATED:20220926T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T232330Z
UID:15772-1802534400-1802538000@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Concerto Winners Orchestra Performance
DESCRIPTION:2023 Performance Information\nStudents 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 \nThis year’s program will mark our third collaboration with director Scott Wood and the Amadeus Orchestra. \nCongratulations to the following students who will be performing concertos in the 2023 program written by Mendelssohn\, Beethoven\, J.C. Bach\, de Beriot\, Mozart\, and Rossini: \n\nKevin Shen\, student of Silva Blazquez (piano)\nEthan Chen\, student of Patricia Huff-Palumbo (piano)\nBrandon Kim\, student of Miron Yampolsky (string)\nJames Post\, student of Chris Sanchez (string)\nDaniel Yeum\, student of Trevor Mowry (WW)\nAngela Shen\, student of Albert Hunt (WW)\n\nHere is a sample video shared with permission from one of the 2022 performers to demonstrate the professionalism of the young artists. The bios of the 2023 winners will be posted prior to the performance. \n \nCompetition Requirements\nRobert Spencer Piano Competition Requirements \nConcerto Competition String Requirements \nConcerto Competition Woodwind Requirements \nSupport\nWe need your help to keep this a regular event for our amazing concerto winners. Your financial contributions for this event will be greatly appreciated.  Donations can be made securely on this website. Our fundraising goal for 2023 is $10\,000.  This can be a pivotal experience for young musicians! \nBe sure to note that it is in support of NVMTA/Amadeus Program.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/concerto-winners-orchestra-performance/
CATEGORIES:Student Events,Teacher Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270219
DTSTAMP:20260831T232935Z
CREATED:20180930T204032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T232935Z
UID:10432-1802908800-1802995199@nvmta.org
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;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T220635Z
CREATED:20180920T175231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T220635Z
UID:9938-1803114000-1803139200@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Bach/Baroque Festival and Competition
DESCRIPTION:WE ARE SUPPORTED BY \n              \n\nLocation\nUnited Christian Parish\, 11508 N shore Dr.\, Reston\, VA 20190 (for Festival\, Competition\, Honor’s Recital and Masterclass) \nEligibility\nFestival\n\nOpen to pre-college students grades K through 12\, and adults.\n\nCompetition\n\nOpen to pre-college students grades K through 12.\nA student who is chosen for the Honors Recital one year cannot participate in the Competition the next year. The student may participate in the Festival and then return to the competition the following year.\nStudents who are not present and ready to perform at their assigned time may play for comments only\, and only if time permits.\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\nNon-NVMTA members must 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	Piano\n\n\n\n\n	FESTIVAL\n\n\n	Grades K-44 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 5-87 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 9-adult10 minutes\n\n\n	\n\n\n	COMPETITION\n\n\n	Little Preludes \nand Two-Part Inventions4 minutes\n\n\n	Three-Part Inventions (Sinfonias)\n mvt. from French \nor English Suite/Partitas7 minutes\n\n\n	Prelude and Fugue10 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Strings                  \n\n\n\n\n	FESTIVAL and COMPETITION\n\n\n	Grades K-4                   4 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 5-8                                      7 minutes\n\n\n	Grades 9-adult                                                                                 10 minutes\n\n\n\n \nRepertoire Requirements\nTo confirm that the chosen composer meets the requirement as a Baroque composer\, refer to this MTNA Composer Classification List. \nFestival\nPiano: \n\n\n\nFormat: In-person. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques.\nRepertoire: Play 2 pieces\, one by J. S. Bach and a second piece by J. S. Bach or another Baroque composer. Any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions\, and all pieces in the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook\, is acceptable as the first piece. Sons of Bach not permitted.\nIn Festival\, memory is optional for all players.\n\n\n\nStrings: \n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques.\nRepertoire: Play 2 pieces\, one by J.S. Bach and a second piece by J.S. Bach or another Baroque composer. Published arrangements from Suzuki books or other anthologies accepted. Any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions\, is acceptable.\nIn Festival\, memory is optional for all players.\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition\nPiano: \n\nFormat: In-person\, 2 rounds and an Honors Recital. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques. Students play the second round in a private audition.\nRepertoire: Play 2 memorized pieces. Choose the first piece (by J S Bach) from the following list:\n\nA Little Prelude (BWV 899-900\, 902\, 924-928\, 930-931\, 933-941\, 943\, 999\, 902a); 4 minutes total playing time\nA 2-part Invention.\nA 3-part Invention (Sinfonia).\nA movement from a French or English Suite or from a Partita\nOne Prelude and Fugue set (both with the same BWV number) from either volume of WTC\nIn categories 1 through 4\, the 2nd piece may be by any Baroque composer or J.S. Bach. The 2nd piece may be any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions\, except pieces from the Anna Magdalena Bach collection.\nIn category 5\, no additional piece is needed.\n\n\n\nStrings: \n\nFormat: In-person\, 2 rounds and an Honors Recital. Students play the first round in recital format. Judges write critiques. Students play the second round in a private audition.\nRepertoire: Play 2 memorized pieces\, one by J.S. Bach and a second piece by J.S. Bach or another Baroque composer. Published arrangements from Suzuki books or other anthologies accepted. Any piece with a BWV number\, including transcriptions is acceptable.\n\nAwards\nFestival and Competition\nCertificate of Participation: sent to participating teachers as a digital file for teachers to print and distribute. \nTrophies awarded at the 3rd year of participation. Awards at the 6th and 9th of years of participation TBD. \nHonors Recital & Masterclass\nA select number of students from the 2nd round will be chosen to perform in the Honors Recital on Sunday 21 February 2027 at 1pm at United Christian Parish. A masterclass by Audrey Andrist will be held at 3pm after the Honors Recital. \nStudent Guidelines\nStudents should check-in at the front desk 15 minutes before their performance time. Check-in desk is in the lobby directly in front of the entrance nearest the parking lot. \nTeacher Guidelines\n\nWork Assignments:                           \n\n\n3 hours for teachers who enroll 1 to 10 students.\n6 hours for teachers who enroll 11 or more students. \nTeachers must be available to help in other capacities at the discretion of the Chair.\n\n\nCheck-In: Teachers check-in at the front desk 15 minutes before their judging assignment. They must sign their initials and the time of check-in.\nTeachers must agree to abide by the Teacher Responsibilities.\nWork Obligation: If a participating teacher cannot\, for any reason including emergencies\, fulfill their work assignment\, they must:\n\nInform the chair by 14 January\, 2027.\nContact the chair regarding payment for the substituting teacher.\nChecks must arrive at chair’s address before February 1\, 2026 or teacher’s students will not be scheduled.\nSubstitute teachers: The Bach committee provides a substitute for all teachers who are unable to fulfill their work obligation. Please do not provide your own substitute.\n\n\nFor more detail go to Teacher Responsibilities\, subparagraphs 2\, 3\, and 4.\nCopyright: All participants are responsible for complying with U.S. copyright law. 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.\n\nThe chair will notify all teachers regarding those students chosen to play in the the Honors Recital. \nPlease let the chair know if you are willing to work extra hours as a judge at the rate of $60/hour. \nJudging Workshop notes
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/bach-baroque-festival-and-competition/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270314
DTSTAMP:20260830T203941Z
CREATED:20181031T002924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T203941Z
UID:11487-1804809600-1804982399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Spring Festival (NFMC)
DESCRIPTION:Location\nLuther Jackson Middle School\, 3020 Gallows Rd\, Falls Church\, VA 22042 \nDates\nFriday March 12th and Saturday March 13\, 2027 \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: $27.00 per student\, per event. Registration fees must be paid by January 15\, 2027. \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\, 2026.  The Junior Club dues are $38 for up to 16 students\, +$1 for each additional student. After October 20\, 2026\, a late fee of $25 will apply. The VFMC State Treasurer will NOT accept Junior Club dues postmarked after November 14\, 2026.\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\, 2026 – December 15\, 2026. \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T231725Z
CREATED:20180924T164942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T231725Z
UID:10142-1805029200-1805043600@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Judged Recitals:  March Honors
DESCRIPTION:Judged Recital Overview\nThe next Honors Recital will be May 21\, 2026.
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/judged-recitals-honors/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270319
DTSTAMP:20260818T002815Z
CREATED:20180930T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002815Z
UID:10412-1805328000-1805414399@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Achievement Awards - Voice
DESCRIPTION:More Information
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-achievement-awards-voice/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTSTAMP:20260831T233025Z
CREATED:20180921T072320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T233025Z
UID:9999-1806624000-1806883199@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Piano Concerto Festival\, Grades 4-12
DESCRIPTION:Location\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:20270403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270404
DTSTAMP:20260818T002743Z
CREATED:20180914T195614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T002743Z
UID:9813-1806710400-1806796799@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:20270408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTSTAMP:20260831T232657Z
CREATED:20180930T201410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T232657Z
UID:10408-1807142400-1807228799@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Registration deadline:  Sonata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sonata Festival Details
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/registration-deadline-sonata-festival/
CATEGORIES:Student Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTSTAMP:20260818T003040Z
CREATED:20180930T202254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T003040Z
UID:10418-1807142400-1807228799@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:20270508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270509
DTSTAMP:20260820T184729Z
CREATED:20180906T215111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T184729Z
UID:8476-1809734400-1809820799@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270516
DTSTAMP:20260831T232653Z
CREATED:20200324T162650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T232653Z
UID:12991-1810339200-1810425599@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Sonata Festival
DESCRIPTION:Honors Recital:  May 16\, 2027\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 8\, 2027\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:20270529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T231701Z
CREATED:20180924T170424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T231701Z
UID:10151-1811595600-1811610000@nvmta.org
SUMMARY:Judged Recitals: May Honors
DESCRIPTION:Judged Recital Overview
URL:https://nvmta.org/event/judged-recitals-honors-2/
CATEGORIES:Festivals & Recitals,Student Events
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