Spring Festival

Spring Festival Guidelines

1. Students of BNMTA members are eligible to enter the competition for a non- refundable fee of $25. Students of teachers who are not members of BNMTA will pay a non-refundable entry fee of $35.

2. All students will receive written feedback from the judges and a participation certificate.  In addition, the judge shall ​select up to two students from each group to perform at the Honors Recital. Judges reserve the right to not select any ​recital designees.​ Judges' decisions are final.

3. Selections should not be from the Classical Period (c. 1750-1820), as that is the focus of our Sonata/Sonatina Festival. Your selection does not have to appear on the AIM or RCM syllabi, but if it does not, you will need to determine the appropriate level. If a judge determines that your selection is not aligned with the level, you may not be considered for the honors recital.

4. All music must be performed from memory. 

5. Music should be performed without repeats, except in the case of a da capo, which completes the form of the piece.

6. Registration, including payment, must be received by deadline. 

7. BNMTA members will be expected to work, monitor or assist in some way the day of the festival.

8. Practice rooms will be made available for each performer, who will be assigned one 15 minute slot only, 25 minutes before the assigned performance time. Performers should register at the front table in the lobby a minimum of 30 minutes before the assigned performance time.

9. Honors recital designees will be announced after all levels are completed. The honors recital will take place immediately following announcement of recital honorees. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend the recital.

10. The evaluation forms and participation certificates will be given to the teachers to give their students at a later time.

11. Audio & video recording is prohibited in classrooms, but individuals may record their own children during the recital. No flash photography is allowed.

12. A student may not be entered in more than one level in any one year. 

13. Students must bring one original copy of their music with measures numbered. No photocopies will be allowed. No repertoire changes will be allowed after the registration deadline.

14. Any student entered in the wrong level, arriving at the wrong performance time, or playing the wrong piece will be permitted to perform, to receive their certificates and critique sheets, but will not be considered for the honors recital.

15. Dress code:  Casual dressy, please no flip flops or jeans.

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​If you have any questions, please send an email to: bnmtainfo@gmail.com.