Registration Deadline - November 7, 2026

Audition Date - Saturday, November 21, 2026

Honors Recitals - Sunday, November 22, 2026

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Moravian University Music & Arts Building, Bethlehem, PA

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The Achievement Awards Auditions (AAA) were initiated over 30 years ago by our association for the purpose of providing students — of all performance levels — with a confidence-building preparation and performance opportunity, an evaluation by a qualified adjudicator, and the privilege of performing in an Honors Recital upon receiving a Superior Plus rating from the adjudicator.​

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Local Rules and Regulations:

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Membership in LVMTA is required for participation in this festival.

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Fee:$20 per student (non-refundable).

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Awards:

• Certificate, ribbon, and rating sheet.

• Invitation to perform in the Honors Recital if a Superior Plus rating is earned.

• Instrumental and piano students receiving five Superior Plus ratings IN THE SAME INSTRUMENT/VOICE (not necessarily in consecutive years) will be awarded a plaque from the Lehigh Valley Music Teachers Association.

• Voice students receiving three Superior Plus ratings IN THE SAME INSTRUMENT/VOICE (not necessarily in consecutive years) will be awarded a plaque from the Lehigh Valley Music Teachers Association.

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Notes:

• This is an in-person event. The only exception is for online students, who will not be eligible to 
  play in the honors recital. 

• Time requests of AM or PM must be indicated on the online registration form. No changes  will be made after the deadline.

• Required Repertoire: Two memorized pieces of contrasting periods and styles. See Rules and Regulations for repertoire guidelines. 

• Elementary and Intermediate Levels are limited to one method book piece. ∙ Pieces should have musical value and show some expression. 

• Pieces should be at least 16 measures in length without repeats.  See Rules and Regulations for further instructions.

• All repertoire performed must be appropriate for all ages and audiences. 

• For voice students: Lyrics may not include any direct or indirect references to drugs,  alcohol, violence, sex, include any foul language, or any other subject / topic the committee  deems inappropriate. 

• The Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any piece. The committee's decision is  final. 

• It is the submitting teacher's responsibility to ensure all music is appropriate Please make sure that the pieces are age-appropriate / G-rated. We have young listeners in our recital  audiences. ​​​​​

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Teachers must register online by the Deadline:

 

A link will be available on this page when the registration is available. 
Payment may be made either via PayPal at the end of the registration, or by mailing a check  (made out to LVMTA) to Martha Schrempel, 1133 N. 33rd St., Allentown, PA 18104. 

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For more information, contact Martha Schrempel, chair; marthaks@ptd.net , 610-391-0290.​