ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Achievement Awards

Registration Deadline - November 7, 2026

Audition Date - Saturday, November 21, 2026

Honors Recitals - Sunday, November 22, 2026

Moravian University Music & Arts Building, Bethlehem, PA

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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Required Repertoire:

Two memorized pieces of contrasting periods and styles. See Rules and Regulations for repertoire guidelines.

Local Rules and Regulations:

Membership in LVMTA is required for participation in this festival.

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

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

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, and vocal students 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.

Notes:

Please note the date of the Honors Recital above.
Specific time requests must be indicated on the online registration form. No changes will be made after the deadline.
Levels A and B 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.

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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 to [recipient — TBD].

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