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SUMMARY:13th Annual Washington Conservatory Petite Piano Festival
DESCRIPTION:For Young Pianists Ages 4–8 \nDesigned especially for our youngest pianists\, the 13th Annual Petite Piano Festival offers a gentle\, encouraging\, and joy-filled setting where children ages 4–8 can perform and feel proud of their musical growth. \nFestival Highlights\n\nWarm and welcoming performance environment ideal for first-time participants\nShort\, well-prepared solo piece of the student’s choice\nNo judges for this event\nPetite Festival certificate and medal presented to every performer\nA memorable experience that builds excitement and confidence for young musicians\nReception will follow\n\nWho Should Participate\nYoung beginners who are developing confidence at the piano and who would benefit from a positive\, low-pressure performance opportunity. \nRegistration\nFestival Date: Sunday February 8 at 11 am \nLocation: Washington Conservatory of Music Recital Room \nRegistration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCQV1D9GzuSb0OUKahwQbZhQ6GHa22py6YuJJquMhBWX-Svg/viewform?usp=sf_link \nSpace is limited. Register early to reserve your student’s time slot. The deadline for registration is January 20!
URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/petite-piano-festival/
LOCATION:Washington Conservatory of Music\, 7370 Macarthur Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Recital Series,Special Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Washington Conservatory Piano Festival
DESCRIPTION:For Young Pianists Ages 9–18\nJoin us for the 16th Annual Piano Festival\, a joyful and inspiring day of music-making designed to encourage young pianists to grow\, shine\, and celebrate their artistry. Students ages 9–18 are invited to perform one or two polished pieces for adjudicators from outside and receive supportive written feedback. \nFestival Highlights\n\nSolo and duet performance opportunity in a welcoming\, non-competitive environment\nWritten evaluations offering constructive guidance and encouragement\nProfessional festival adjudicators from outside the conservatory.\nCertificates of participation and ribbon for all performers\nA valuable opportunity to build confidence and prepare for future recitals\, auditions\, and juries\n\nWho Should Participate\nWCM Students who are preparing a well-rehearsed solo and duet repertoire piece at any level—from late beginner through advanced—and who are ready to gain performance experience in a warm\, supportive festival environment. \nRegistration\nRegistration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRBOeXyA8_aUlP64-nDmI7mi-BPokbK-R_BikKFVBwalXiCg/viewform?usp=sf_link  \nSpace is limited. Early registration is encouraged\, and the deadline to register is January 20.
URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/piano-festival/
LOCATION:Steinway Gallery of North Bethesda\, 11611 Old Georgetown Rd\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Recital Series,Special Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Accord Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the scenes for auditions? Join WCM for our Annual Accord Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition! \nThe Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) is excited to announce the opportunity to perform with the Accord Symphony Orchestra through their 10th Season Concerto Competition! \nGeneral Requirements \n\nAudition Date and Times: February 28th\, 10am-12:30pm\nAudition Location: Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ\, 3400 Lowell St. NW\, Washington\, DC\nAudition Deadline to Apply: February 23\, 2026\nPerformance Date and Location: April 12\, 3pm at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in NW Washington\, DC\nWho Can Apply: Instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages\n\nWhat to Perform (read entire section)For both instrumentalists and vocalists\, pieces must have been written before 1925\, and orchestral accompaniments should be performable by standard Romantic Era-sized orchestra or smaller. Pieces should not exceed a total length of 15 minutes.For instrumentalists\, one movement of standard concerto repertoire or major work written for soloist and orchestra.For vocalists\, a complete work for voice and orchestra\, a selection of songs from an orchestrated song cycle\, concert arias\, one or two opera arias from the same opera\, or selections from a larger work (e.g.\, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Exsultate\, jubilate) are all acceptable options. Musical Theater or similar repertoire is not allowed. \nMusic: Provide scores (solo part/piano reduction) for the pianist at the time of application. You may bring your own pianist if you wish\, but the arrangements (including any asked-for fees) are the responsibility of the participant. You must bring neat\, double-sided\, hole-punched copies in a 3-ring binder for the WCM-provided pianist. \nAttire: Business or comfortable daytime recital wear. Concert black is also acceptable. \nApplication Process \n\nApply Online: Complete the WCM’s online application form.\nSubmit Video: Upload a high-quality audition video by the deadline.\nPrize: Perform winning piece with the Accord Symphony Orchestra during the April 12th concert
URL:https://washingtonconservatory.org/event/accord-symphony-orchestra-concerto-competition-auditions/
LOCATION:Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ\, 3400 Lowell St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016
CATEGORIES:Accord Symphony Orchestra,Auditions,Concerts,Special Events,Workshops
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