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Fall Festival
Fall Festival
Contemporary and Historical Judged Music Festival Date and Place The festival will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101, Deadlines Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023. All fees must be paid online through new.mtfest.com by this date. 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. You do not need to mail anything to the Chair. No late applications will be accepted. All fees are nonrefundable. Non-NVMTA members have to pay the $50 fee (per student per event) plus registration fee. Levels and Time Limits **This festival is not recommended for those who have studied less than a year in total. REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS Two memorized compositions: one in the contemporary idiom from the 20th or 21st century and a second piece from any other period. Both selections must be played from memory, unless a piece uses non- traditional notation. No simplifications, transcriptions, or popular songs allowed. Contemporary settings of folk songs are acceptable, especially for beginning students. Multi-movement works are allowed if they fit the time limit. Impressionistic pieces must fall into one of the contemporary idioms in order to be listed as the contemporary selection. 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. Contemporary Idioms On the application, please substantiate that the contemporary composition reflects one of the following idioms by noting its number and letter. For example: 1a, 2c, etc: Melody […]