Location Music Spectrum, 465 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170 Application Requirements Please register at new.mtfest.com. Application deadline is April 16, 2026. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event.  Pay with Visa or 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. Teachers will receive information after the registration deadline. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. Levels and Times The competition has two divisions: Violin and Lower Strings (Viola, Violoncello, String Bass, Guitar & Harp) Repertoire Requirements Two works of appropriate difficulty representing different periods of music and contrasting in style and/or tempo. Music must be performed from memory. Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download  as a spreadsheet for your reference:  Repertoire for Strings Achievement Awards 2014 Eligibility Open 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. Teacher Guidelines If there are any time restrictions that need to be considered in scheduling, indicate this on the application. The student must provide an accompanist if needed. Please provide one published score with all measures numbered, and which 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 as [...]