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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please contact our President\, Deborah White Bondhus\, for directions to this meeting.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/membership-meeting-2
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T160000
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SUMMARY:Piano Master Class
DESCRIPTION:GCMTA is pleased to present a Piano Master Class featuring clinician Marian Hahn on Saturday\, January 16\, 2027.  The class is open to all prepared students (of member teachers) at level Late Elementary and up\, but only five students will be selected to play for Dr. Hahn.  Teachers must fill out and submit the entry form and also submit a video audition of the student’s piece.  Videos can be sent via Youtube link.  If using another transmission method\, please check with the chair that the video is accessible to her.  All materials must be received IN HAND by the chair\, Grant McMullan\, by Monday\, January 4\, 2027.  Upon selection for the class\, teachers must mail the entry fee for the participating student ($30) to Treasurer Elaine Newhall (7504 Broadcloth Way\, Columbia MD 21046). \nThe public is invited to attend this edifying event.  Auditing students will be charged only $5\, and auditing teachers only $10.  Parents accompanying students will be admitted free. \nThe Piano Master Class Application Form is found in the Student Activities Booklet\, available on this website under SAB. \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please contact our Membership Chair\, and join here.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/piano-master-class
LOCATION:David Holmes Studio\, 6586 Dovecote Drive\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Grant McMullan":MAILTO:mcmullanmusicstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T025037Z
CREATED:20140925T041751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T025037Z
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SUMMARY:Friends and Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Family and Friends Recital is a wonderful opportunity to perform ensemble and chamber music with friends and/or family members.  Many combinations are possible\, limited only by the imagination.  Instrumentalists\, vocalists\, parents performing with their children all combine to make for a very enjoyable event!  At least one performer in each ensemble must be the student of a teacher member.  In-Hand Deadline for entry is Tuesday\, January 12\, 2027. \nThe Friends and Family Form is found in the Student Activities Booklet. In order to enter students\, you must download\, read and use the form in the Student Activities Booklet (SAB)\, found on this website. \nGuidelines for Recitals \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please contact our Membership Chair\, and join here.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/friends-and-family-recital
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 6800 Oakland Mills Road \, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T024955Z
CREATED:20140925T043952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T024955Z
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SUMMARY:Music Tells the Story Festival
DESCRIPTION:Music Tells the Story is our theme recital for students (of member teachers) of all ages\, abilities\, and instruments.  Students entering write a story about their piece in one paragraph. The stories are included on the program for the audience to enjoy and the students benefit from writing a personal and engaging tale about their music. \nIn-Hand Deadline for entry is Tuesday\, January 12\, 2027. \nThe Music Tells the Story Festival Form is found in the Student Activities Booklet. In order to enter students\, you must download\, read and use the form in the Student Activities Booklet (SAB)\, found on this website. \nGuidelines for Recitals \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please contact our Membership Chair\, and join here.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/tweets-and-twitters-recital
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 6800 Oakland Mills Road \, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Weems":MAILTO:weemspianostudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T025229Z
CREATED:20231004T022750Z
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SUMMARY:MSMTA Keyboard Exams- Columbia II
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for entry is Saturday\, December 5\, 2026. \nSee the Maryland State Music Teachers Association website for online registration and details. \n 
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/msmta-keyboard-exams-columbia-ii-2
LOCATION:Glen Mar United Methodist Church\, 4701 New Cut Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD 21043
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T024305Z
CREATED:20150208T054248Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Recital 2
DESCRIPTION:Outreach recitals bring together students (of teacher members)\, family members\, and teachers with residents of a senior community who welcome the music makers. The programs include a wide range of solo and ensemble literature. While most performers are pianists; vocal\, string\, wind\, and brass solos and ensembles are also welcome.  The entry date for this outreach recital is February 7 EMAILED. \nIn order to enter students\, you must download\, read and use the instructions found here. \nGuidelines for Recitals \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please contact our Membership Chair\, and join here.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/outreach-recital-2
LOCATION:Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant\, 9000 Fathers Legacy\, Ellicott City\, 21042\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Olga and David Kuperstein":MAILTO:kuperstein@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270228
DTSTAMP:20260917T024834Z
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SUMMARY:Judged Recital
DESCRIPTION:A noncompetitive event – audience is important!  Students (of teacher members) play a minimum of 2 minutes of memorized music.  A carefully selected judge from outside the association listens\, writes comments\, and assigns a rating which can be applied toward Gold Cup points.  Literature requirements are the same as in other GCMTA events.  A student may use 2 pieces to reach the 2 minute minimum.  Emphasis is as always\, on a polished\, stylistic performance and encouragement for the performer.  The fee is per performance: ensembles of up to three players may enroll for the same rate as soloists and divide the fee amongst themselves. \nIN HAND deadline for entry is February 12. \nIn order to enter students\, you must download\, read and use the form in the Student Activities Booklet (SAB)\, found on this website. \nGuidelines for Recitals \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please first contact our Membership Chair\, and join here. \n 
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/judged-recital
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Howard County\, 9325 Presbyterian Circle\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="David Holmes":MAILTO:dwholmes0@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T024717Z
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SUMMARY:MSMTA Theory Exams - Columbia/Laurel
DESCRIPTION:Maryland State Music Teachers Association Theory exams.  Deadline is Sunday\, January 24\, 2027. \nPlease see the Maryland State Music Teachers Association website for online registration and details. \nThe snow date for this exam is  (no snow date 2027).
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/msmta-theory-exams-columbia-laurel
LOCATION:Lime Kiln Middle School\, 11650 Scaggsville Rd\, Fulton\, 20759
ORGANIZER;CN="Grant McMullan":MAILTO:mcmullanmusicstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T023930Z
CREATED:20160728T032111Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Recital 3
DESCRIPTION:Outreach recitals bring together students of teacher members\, family members and teachers with a senior community who welcome the music makers.  The programs include a wide range of solo and ensemble literature.  While most performers are pianists; vocal\, string\, brasss and woodwind solo and ensembles are also welcome.  Date for entry is February 28 EMAILED. \nThe instructions for entering this event are found here.  Member teachers entering this Outreach Recital must follow these instructions precisely. \nGuidelines for Recitals \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please first contact our Membership Chair\, and join here.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/outreach-recital-3
LOCATION:Brightview Senior Living\, 6670 Martin Rd\, Columbia\, 21044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrice Donnelly":MAILTO:patricedonnelly1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T023210Z
CREATED:20250825T161231Z
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SUMMARY:Outreach Recital 4
DESCRIPTION:Outreach recitals bring together students of teacher members\, family members and teachers with a senior community who welcome the music makers.  The programs include a wide range of solo and ensemble literature.  While most performers are pianists; vocal\, string\, brasss and woodwind solo and ensembles are also welcome.  Date for entry is April 4 EMAILED. \nThe instructions for entering this event are found here.  Member teachers entering this Outreach Recital must follow these instructions precisely. \nGuidelines for Recitals \nGCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please first contact our Membership Chair\, and join here.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/outreach-recital-4
LOCATION:Morningside House\, 5330 Dorsey Hall Dr\, Ellicott City\, MD\, MD\, 21042\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah White-Bondhus":MAILTO:DebBondhus@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270425
DTSTAMP:20260917T023044Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Piano Solo Competition
DESCRIPTION:This competitive piano event is open to school-age students of all levels who are students of a GCMTA member teacher.  Standard or quality teaching repertoire is expected. Deadline for entry is IN HAND March 23. \n  \nActive and Prelude GCMTA members in good standing are eligible to enter their students in GCMTA events.  If you wish to enter your child or student into a GCMTA event\, and are not a member\, please first contact our Membership Chair\, and then join here. In order to enter students\, you must download\, read and use the form in the Student Activities Booklet (SAB)\, found on this website. \nGuidelines for Competitions
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/spring-solo-competition
LOCATION:Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church and New Hope Lutheran\, 6410 Amherst Avenue and 8575 Guilford Road\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Weems":MAILTO:weemspianostudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T022959Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T022959Z
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SUMMARY:MSMTA High School Performance Award - Columbia
DESCRIPTION:A performance scholarship award for high school students.  Preliminary email deadline is February 23.  Please note\, only 3 eras are required\, not four.  First prize $100\, second prize $75\, and third prize $50. \nParticipating teachers must be Active or Prelude Members of GCMTA in order to enter students into competitive events.  To become a member of GCMTA\, please contact our Membership Chair\, Anne Chen.  In order to enter students\, you must download\, read and use the form in the Student Activities Booklet (SAB)\, found on this website. \nHigh School Performance Award Information
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/msmta-high-school-award-columbia
LOCATION:David Holmes Studio\, 6586 Dovecote Drive\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="David Holmes":MAILTO:dwholmes0@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T022849Z
CREATED:20250825T163125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T022849Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please contact our President\, Deborah White Bondhus\, for directions to this meeting.
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/membership-planning-meeting
LOCATION:David Holmes Studio\, 6586 Dovecote Drive\, Columbia\, MD\, 21044\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270515
DTSTAMP:20260917T022805Z
CREATED:20140925T045325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T022805Z
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SUMMARY:MSMTA High School Recognition Exams - Columbia Center
DESCRIPTION:For over 40 years\, MSMTA has sponsored the High School Piano Exams in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Education.  The exam is for piano students in grades 9-12 in public\, non-public\, or home taught schools who are residents of Maryland and are studying piano privately on a regular basis during the school year.  Passing students are awarded a certificate of achievement for their school record. \nDeadline is Monday\, March 31st\, 2027.  Uploads of videos are due by 11:59 pm May 14. \nPlease see the Maryland State Music Teachers Association website for more details. \n 
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/msmta-high-school-recognition-exams-columbia-center
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Deborah White-Bondhus":MAILTO:DebBondhus@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T022617Z
CREATED:20250825T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T022617Z
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SUMMARY:Excellent Membership Potluck Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please contact our President\, Deborah White Bondhus\, for directions to this excellent meeting and celebratory potluck dinner\, significant others included!
URL:https://gcmta.net/event/excellent-membership-potluck-meeting
LOCATION:Newhall Studio\, 7504 Broadcloth Way \, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
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