Maryland State Music Teachers Association Theory exams.  Deadline is Saturday, January 23, 2021. Please see the Maryland State Music Teachers Association website for online registration and details. The snow date for this exam is Saturday, March 28, 2020 (no snow date 2021).

NOTE CHANGE OF TIME!  Outreach recitals bring together students, 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, brass and woodwind solo and ensembles are also welcome.  Deadline for entry is December 1, EMAILED. Please see attached entry form: Outreach Recital Form Guidelines for Recitals

Deadline for entry is Saturday, November 28, 2020. See the Maryland State Music Teachers Association website for online registration and details.  

ZOOM EVENT: Music Tells the Story is our theme recital for students 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. In-Hand Deadline for entry is Monday, January 11, 2021. Please see the attached entry form to download and then print. Theme Festival Form Guidelines for Recitals

ZOOM EVENT: 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!  In-Hand Deadline for entry is Monday, January 11, 2021. Entry form and information attached: Friends and Family Recital Form Guidelines for Recitals

NEW DATE AND ONLINE:  Outreach recitals bring together students, 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 (email) deadline for this outreach recital is (NEW DATE) February 2 EMAILED.  Please note that this Outreach is at Vantage House, and only Intermediate level students and above…

LIVE ZOOM EVENT!  A noncompetitive event - audience is important!  Students 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…