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
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
NVMTA Executive Board Meeting–September 2024
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
General Meeting NVMTA, September
Details coming soon...
General Meeting NVMTA, May
Come join us for our General Meeting and Program featuring Dr. Jennifer Mills Have you ever wished that your doctor understood more about the life and stresses of being a music teacher and musician? We are so excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Mills as our first presenter of the sea
Registration Deadline: Musical Theater Competition
Musical Theater Competition Details
Registration deadline: General Recitals – October 2024
Information about General Recitals
Musical Theater Competition
2024 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
Registration deadline: General Recitals – November 2024
Information about General Recitals
Fall Festival
Contemporary and Historical Judged Music Festival Date and Place The festival will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101, Deadlines Registration Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024. All fees must be
NVMTA Lecture Series
An Interactive Workshop with Barbara Lister-Sink, Ed.D. November 22, 2024, 10am - 12pm, Zoom WILL THE CAGED BIRD EVER BE FREE? WHAT PIANO TEACHERS NEED TO AGREE UPON TO PREVENT PLAYING-RELATED INJURY AND MAXIMIZE MUSICALITY Pianists of all ages and levels are often frustrated an
Piano Ensemble Festival and Competition
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, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard.
Registration deadline: Concerto Competition – Piano
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Registration Deadline–Skills Day
For more information: Skills Day
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
NVMTA Executive Board Meeting–January 2025
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
Deadline: Bach Baroque Festival & Competition
Bach Baroque details
Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. Registration will open on November 15 and will close on December 5. 2. 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
Registration deadline: General Recitals – February 2025
Information about General Recitals
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents..... Dr. Laura Wager on Teaching Individuals with ADHD: Using Evidence-Based Psychological Science to Inform Piano Instruction.
Concerto Competition: Strings
Application Requirements 1. Please register by January 2, 2025 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
Financial Award Application Due Date
See this link for more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
Theory Mastery Day
Application Requirements 1. Please register at new.mtfest.com. 2. Register by January 9, 2025. 3. 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
Concerto Competition and Festival: Woodwinds
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 or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records
Bach/Baroque Festival and Competition
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. 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. No late applicati
Registration deadline: Composition Competition
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General Meeting NVMTA, February
The Viennese Fortepiano in Classical Music A Zoom Link will be emailed to members the week of the event. Daniel Adam Maltz is a fortepianist based in Vienna, Austria. He specializes in the First Viennese School — Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. He made his Carnegie Hall
Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Voice
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Piano Concerto Festival, Grades K-3
Application Deadline: January 30, 2025 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 event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may pr
Financial Award Auditions
For more information: https://nvmta.org/nvmta-financial-assistance-scholarships-overview/
Piano Concerto Festival, Grades 4-12
Application Deadline: January 30, 2025 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades 4-12 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 p
Registration Deadline – March Judged Recitals
Judged Recital Overview
Spring Festival (NFMC)
Event Details 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 a
Achievement Awards Competition: Voice
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 students in grades 8 and above who would gain vocal growth from this audition/perf
Registration deadline: General Recitals – April
Information about General Recitals
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents....TBA
Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Piano
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Registration deadline: Sonata Festival
Sonata Festival Details
Registration Deadline: General Recitals – May
Information about General Recitals
Registration deadline: Northern District Auditions
Northern District Audition Details
Registration deadline: Achievement Awards – Strings
More Information for FALL Achievement Awards: Strings
Achievement Awards Competition: Piano
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com 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. No late applic
Achievement Awards: Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion
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
Achievement Awards Competition, Strings
Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Application deadline is April 24, 2025. 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 in
Sonata Festival
DATE AND PLACE Festival: May 17, 2025 Honors Recital: May 18, 2025 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
Judged Recitals: May Honors
Judged Recital Overview
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 4/24/2025. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to
NVMTA Executive Board Meeting June 2025
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the event.
NVMTA Lecture Series
NVMTA presents.... TBD