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1 event,NVMTA social events are one of the best parts of being a member! These 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! |
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2 events,Location Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 Dates Friday March 12th and Saturday March 13, 2027 Event Details Welcome 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. Our 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. Fees Student fees: $27.00 per student, per event. Registration fees must be paid by January 15, 2027. Please 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. NVMTA membership must be up-to-date. Non-NVMTA members must submit Senior Individual dues along with Junior Club dues. Registration Registration period: October 15, 2026 - December 15, 2026. Registration 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. Repertoire Requirements Most events require two [...]
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Judged Recital Overview The next Honors Recital will be May 21, 2026.
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2 events,Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Jordan Kitt's Music: 8500 US-29, Fairfax, VA 22031 Application Requirements 1. Please register Grades 4-12 at new.mtfest.com. 2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. 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. 3. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Non-member fees can be paid HERE. PLEASE NOTE: If you enter students in grades K-3 AND grades 4-12, you must pay for each event separately. Levels and Time Limits Repertoire Requirements Students 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. The cadenza is optional. If you wish it to be heard: Double-check your time limit listed above Time the cadenza Time the movement Make a cut that allows time for the cadenza Mark it clearly for the judges to follow, i.e. “cut to cadenza” Put in a tab (if necessary) to mark the cadenza for the judges to find Here is a list of repertoire used in 2014 which you may download as a spreadsheet for your reference: Repertoire for Piano Concerto Festival 2014 Eligibility Students who play in the Concerto Competition in January may not play in the [...]
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3 events,Location St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 6800 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 Achievement Award: Voice Competition Goal: To give students experience in performing classical repertoire and to receive constructive criticism from experienced voice teachers. We warmly welcome students in grades 8 and above who would gain vocal growth from this audition/performance experience. 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. 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. Levels and Time Limits Comment Only: No age limit, 6 minutes. Levels may be adjusted if warranted by the number and age of applicants. Repertoire Requirements Levels 1, and 2: Two selections in different languages, one of which is English. Level 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 Comments Only: Two or three contrasting selections of varying styles, including one in a foreign language. Music 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. For questions about repertoire, please contact the Chair or Co-Chair. Eligibility Previous 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 [...]
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