Application Deadline February 12, 2026 Location United Christian Parish: 11508 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190 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 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 separately for each event. Levels and Time Limits In 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.” 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 [...]