9/13/26
Performance Masterclass #1
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- The first masterclasses of the new school year! At these classes we will discuss Mrs. Fall's FAVORITE subject: PRACTICE! Every student is required to bring at least one good idea for practice!
- Students preparing for Junior and Senior Regional Auditions will perform mock auditions
- Selected students will perform solo repertoire studied over the summer.
Click here for performance selections and order.
9/26/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
Louis Lohraseb, conductor
Chee-Yun Kim, violinist
Carmen & The Firebird
PROGRAM:
RICHARD WAGNER Tannhauser Overture
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
GEORGE BIZET Carmen – Entr’acte to Act III
IGOR STRAVINSKY The Firebird (1919 Suite)
9/27/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
Louis Lohraseb, conductor
Chee-Yun Kim, violinist
Carmen & The Firebird
PROGRAM:
RICHARD WAGNER Tannhauser Overture
FELIX MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto
GEORGE BIZET Carmen – Entr’acte to Act III
IGOR STRAVINSKY The Firebird (1919 Suite)
10/4/26
Performance Masterclass #2
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- We will begin with performances by students who are preparing for performances in the October 11 and November 1 NVMTA General and Judged Recitals.
- As time allows, students will perform other solo repertoire in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
10/11/26
NVMTA General Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform unaccompanied selections by JS Bach
11/1/26
NVMTA Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform for 2 judges.
11/1/26
Performance Masterclass #3
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- We will begin each class with mock auditions for students who are preparing for District Honors Orchestras.
- Next will be performances by students who are preparing for performances in the November 15 NVMTA General and December 5 Strings-only Judged Recitals.
- As time allows, students will perform other solo repertoire in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
11/7/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Dinara Klinton, pianist
Pictures at an Exhibition
PROGRAM:
POLINA NAZAYKINSKAYA Winter Bells
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3
MODEST MUSSORGSKY(orch. Ravel) Pictures at an Exhibition
11/8/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Dinara Klinton, pianist
Pictures at an Exhibition
PROGRAM:
POLINA NAZAYKINSKAYA Winter Bells
SERGEI PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3
MODEST MUSSORGSKY(orch. Ravel) Pictures at an Exhibition
11/14/26
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | GMU Center for the Arts
GINASTERA & BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL
Saturday, November 14 | 7:30pm
PROGRAM:
Hochstatter: World Premiere to be announced
Ginastera: Harp Concerto
Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
11/15/26
12/5/26
NVMTA Strings-only Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform for 2 judges.
12/6/26
Performance Masterclass #4
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- Both Masterclasses will begin with a Dress Rehearsal for the Winter Recital! Each student will perform a holiday-themed or festive solo. We will then rehearse the Recital Grand Finale, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
- Next up will be performances by students preparing for the January 23 NVMTA Concerto Competition
- As time allows, students will perform music in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
12/13/26
34th Annual Studio Winter Recital
2:00-3:30PM
Leewood Healthcare Center
Please arrive by 1:40 to tune, warm-up, and allow your instrument to acclimate.
Students will perform holiday and festive classical selections for the residents.
DRESS: “Sunday best”
12/19/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
Holiday Pops - Celebrate the Season!
It’s Alexandria’s favorite musical tradition. Celebrate the season with family and friends with the Alexandria Symphony. Carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites.
12/20/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
Holiday Pops - Celebrate the Season!
It’s Alexandria’s favorite musical tradition. Celebrate the season with family and friends with the Alexandria Symphony. Carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites.
1/10/27
Performance Masterclass #5
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- We will begin with performances by students preparing for the January 23 NVMTA Concerto Competition
- Next will be performances by students who are preparing for performances in the February 6 and February 7 NVMTA General and Judged Recitals.
- As time allows, students will perform music in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
1/23/27
NVMTA Strings Concerto Competition
Time: TBD
Selected students will perform in this elite competition in the Elementary, Intermediate, and Senior Divisions for Violin or Low Strings
2/6/27
2/7/27
NVMTA Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform for 2 judges.
2/7/27
Performance Masterclass #6
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- We will begin each class with mock auditions for students who are preparing for All-State Orchestra Auditions
- Next will be performances by students who are preparing for performances in the March 5 Spring Festival
- As time allows, students will perform other music in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
2/13/27
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Andrew Crust, conductor
Richard Glazier, pianist
PROGRAM:
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Afro-American Symphony
GEORGE GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
GABRIELA ORTIZ Kauyumari
GEORGE GERSHWIN An American in Paris
2/14/27
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
Rhapsody in Blue
Andrew Crust, conductor
Richard Glazier, pianist
PROGRAM:
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Afro-American Symphony
GEORGE GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
GABRIELA ORTIZ Kauyumari
GEORGE GERSHWIN An American in Paris
2/28/27
Performance Masterclass #7
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- This Performance Masterclass will be dedicated to a Mock Spring Festival in preparation for the actual event on March 6th. Students will perform from memory for two judges exactly as they will at the festival.
- As time allows, students will perform new music in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
3/5/27
SMC Spring Festival
Time: TBD (evening)
First Baptist Church of Springfield
ALL students will perform for 2 judges, earning points toward Gold Cup awards.
3/14/27
NVMTA Honors Recital
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Students who received honors at any Judged Recital from September through February is invited to perform in this elite recital.
4/4/27
Performance Masterclass #8
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
- We will begin with performances by students preparing for April 16 and May 7 VBODA Solo & Ensemble Festivals with Dr. Grace Liu at the piano
- Dr. Lin will take over at the piano for performances by students preparing for April NVMTA General and Judged Recitals and the May 15 Easterling Competition.
- As time allows, students will perform music in progress.
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
4/10/27
NVMTA Strings-only Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform for 2 judges.
4/11/27
4/16/27
VBODA District 10 Solo & Ensemble Festival
Time: TBD (afternoon/evening)
Donnovon and Sol will each perform for one judge
4/16/27
VBODA District 12 Solo & Ensemble Festival
Time: TBD (afternoon/evening)
Jason will perform for 1 judge.
4/17/27
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
Beethoven's Seventh
James Blachly, conductor
Bridget Kibbey, harpist
PROGRAM:
GIUSEPPE VERDI La Forza del Destino Overture
ALBERTO GINASTERA Harp Concerto
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
4/18/27
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
Beethoven's Seventh
James Blachly, conductor
Bridget Kibbey, harpist
PROGRAM:
GIUSEPPE VERDI La Forza del Destino Overture
ALBERTO GINASTERA Harp Concerto
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
4/18/27
NVMTA Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform for 2 judges.
5/2/27
5/2/27
Performance Masterclass #9
5:00-6:30 PM Group A (violas)
7:00-8:30PM Group B (violins)
Our FINAL Performance Masterclass of the year! This class will be a dress rehearsal for the 34th Fall Studio Spring Recital!
Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.
5/7/27
VBODA District 11 Solo & Ensemble Festival
Time: TBD (afternoon/evening)
Jason will perform for 1 judge.
5/8/27
NVMTA Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform for 2 judges.
5/16/27
34th Annual Studio Spring Recital
7:00-9:00PM
Crescendo Studios
Please arrive by 6:40 to tune, warm-up, and allow your instrument to acclimate.
DRESS: “Sunday best”
5/23/27
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm | GMU Center for the Arts
Sunday, May 23, 2027| 4:00pm
MOZART'S LAST YEAR
Journey into the final year of Mozart’s extraordinary life in this immersive concert experience narrated by Bill Barclay.
Featuring the Overture to The Magic Flute, Mozart’s masterful Clarinet Concerto with FSO Principal Clarinet Patrick Morgan, the hauntingly unfinished Requiem made famous in the film Amadeus, and more in an unforgettable program exploring the brilliance and emotional depth of one of history’s greatest composers.
5/29/27
NVMTA Honors Recital
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Students who received honors at any Judged Recital from March through May is invited to perform in this elite recital.
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