FallFest is an opportunity for area students to perform one or two pieces in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Whilce memorization is not required, but highly encouraged. Each student will receive a critique and certificate of participation. Ratings are optional. FallFest is held annually for pianists and string players. There are no repertoire requirements. Funds from this event support quality programs and workshops for NAMTA.​

 

Mission & History
FallFest was created by Jama Reagan to provide a performance opportunity for our students (different from and outside of the spring auditions) and to raise funds for teacher development events. The environment of Fall Fest is relaxed and flexible in terms of the repertoire being played. With students providing their own rating sheet, the teacher and students may choose what their repertoire will be up until the day of the event. Students also choose whether they would like to receive feedback and a rating or perform for feedback only. This provides an environment in which the student may play a piece that is ‘in progress’ and not quite polished and possibly not memorized.

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Festival Requirements

1.  Students will perform one solo or one duet (memory optional). One piece is preferred, but students may play two pieces if the total playing time is under the guideline of Performance Time (see below). Students may enter both a solo and an ensemble.

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2. All students must have an ORIGINAL* copy of their music with measures numbered and a Judge’s Critique Sheet (to be completed by teacher) to be eligible for participation. Chairman will email the Critique sheet to the teacher prior to the event. *Please clearly indicate on the music if it was legally downloaded from the internet.

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3. Registration deadline is September 19, 2025 (4:00 PM, Central Time). Fees are nonrefundable and the teacher must complete both registration and payment by the due date through our FallFest page. Pay per entry, rather than submitting a total amount.

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Rules for Festival

Please refer to the section in the TMTA/MTNA Guidelines and Applications booklet, section: “Rules Applicable to All Auditions.”
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Eligibility
Students currently enrolled in school grades K-12 of any NAMTA or Guild teacher are eligible to enter. Adults are also eligible to participate.
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Classifications
Piano Solo, Piano Duet, String Solo, and Ensemble.
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Ratings
An adjudicator will provide a rating unless “No Rating” is marked on the bottom of the Judge’s Critique Sheet. Each student will receive both a critique and a certificate for their participation.
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Awards
Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation, with or without a rating, based on their preference.
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Performance Scheduling
Performance schedules will be emailed to each teacher. Please limit schedule changes if possible. ALL schedule changes must be submitted to the FallFest Chairman at least two weeks before the event.
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Performance Times
Time limits are four (4) minutes for PreK to K5 and eight (8) minutes for K 6-12. One piece is preferred, but students may play more than one piece if the total playing time does not exceed the limit. If a student’s performance exceeds the time limit, additional registration is required.

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