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.
Click here for performance selections and order.
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
11/15/26
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”
5/29/27
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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