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SUMMARY:Scholarships for Hope - A Charitable Recital
DESCRIPTION:Scholarships for Hope is a recital to raise funds to support piano lessons for students in need.  Recital registration proceeds will fund the general scholarship fund solely in support of underserved students.  All musical styles and compositions are encouraged. Our students will be helping students in need just by registering for this recital! \nINSTRUCTIONS \nThe recital fee is $53 per performer. Teachers may enroll up to 8 students. One piece per student.  Recitals will be filled on a “first come first serve” basis. Recital fees are non-refundable unless an application is denied due to all recital slots being filled. Total performance time per student may not exceed 5 minutes. \nGrade/age: All ages and levels\, including adult students (K-adult)\nTime limit: 5 minutes per student \nRegistration fee: $53\nAnastasia Seifetdinova\, chair: scholarshipsforhope@nepta.com\n(Application deadline: November 1\, 2025) \nIn-person recitals will be held at Falcetti Pianos\, Newton from 3:00 – 8:00.  Detailed information will be sent to families and teachers after registration.  \nActive members of NEPTA are privileged to present their students in recital providing a performance opportunity for secure and fluent performers. Eligibility for Scholarships for Hope Recital: student must have studied piano since September of the current academic year with this same member in good standing (dues received by December 1). Active members may enter up to eight students. Please refer to recital application forms online at for more details.
URL:https://nepta.com/event/music-for-hope/
LOCATION:Falcetti Pianos\, 2284 Washington Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02462
CATEGORIES:Recitals
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SUMMARY:Mildred Freiberg Competition
DESCRIPTION:Mildred Freiberg Competition – 4/11/2027\nOpen to students in grades 6\, 7 and 8. Two entrants per teacher. \nRegistrations fee: $130\nCompetition playing time: 15 min\nCompetition chair: Anastasia Seifetvinova and  Shizue Sano freiberg@nepta.com\n(Application deadline: March 11\, 2027) \nEligibility: entrant must have studied piano since September of the current academic year with a member of NEPTA in good standing (dues received by December 1 ) and must play in a recital of the current year as follows: \nGrade 6: Junior II\, Intermediate I or 20th/21st Century\nGrade 7 and 8: Intermediate I\, Intermediate II or 20th /21st Century \nFirst Prize: $150 – Second: $125 – Third: $100. \nLocation: M. Steinert & Sons\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA. 02453
URL:https://nepta.com/event/mildred-freiberg-competition/
LOCATION:M. Steinert & Sons – Waltham\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T160000
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SUMMARY:Ruth Davidson Competition
DESCRIPTION:High School Competitions – 4/11/2027\nThe High School Competition has two divisions. The Ruth Davidson Division is for grades 9 and 10. The Alice Hamlet Division is for grades 11 and 12. \nEach teacher may enter a total of 2 students in the high school competitions. If entering more than one student\, teachers may either enter two students in one division\, or one student in each division. \nRuth Davidson Competition\nOpen to students in grades 9 and 10.\nRegistration fee: $150\nCompetition playing time: 18 min.\nCompetition chairs: Jia Shi and Anastasia Seifetvinova hamlet-davidson@nepta.com\n(Application deadline: March 11\, 2027) \nEligibility: \n\nApplicant must have studied since September of the current year with a NEPTA member in good standing (dues received by December 1) and is required to play in the Intermediate II\, Senior or 20th/21st Century recital.\nCompetition winners are required to play in NEPTA’s Awards Recital: Saturday\, May 8\, 2027. Awards will be presented at that time. Award money will be forfeited if the student winner cannot perform at this recital.\nPast winners (1st place) are not eligible to enter. However\, past 2nd and 3rd place winners may still enter the competition.\n\nPlease click here for more information and requirements. \nFirst Prize: $200; Second: $175; Third: $150 \nLocation: M. Steinert & Sons\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA 02453 \n\nA. Ramón Rivera Contemporary Music Awards\n$100 for the best performance of the required contemporary piece in the Ruth Davidson Competition.
URL:https://nepta.com/event/ruth-davidson-competition/
LOCATION:M. Steinert & Sons – Waltham\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T160000
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SUMMARY:Alice Hamlet Competition
DESCRIPTION:High School Competitions – 4/11/2027\nThe High School Competition has two divisions. The Ruth Davidson Division is for grades 9 and 10. The Alice Hamlet Division is for grades 11 and 12. \nEach teacher may enter a total of 2 students in the high school competitions. If entering more than one student\, teachers may either enter two students in one division\, or one student in each division \nAlice Hamlet Competitions\nOpen to students in grades 11 and 12.\nCompetition playing time: 18 min.\nRegistration fee: $150\nCompetition chairs: Jia Shi and Anastasia Seifetvinova hamlet-davidson@nepta.com\n(Application deadline: March 11\, 2027) \nEligibility: \n\nApplicant must have studied since September of the current year with a NEPTA member in good standing (dues received by December 1) and is required to play in the Intermediate II\, Senior or 20th/21st Century recital.\nCompetition winners are required to play in NEPTA’s Awards Recital: Saturday\, May 8\, 2027. Awards will be presented at that time. Award money will be forfeited if the student winner cannot perform at this recital.\nPast winners (1st place) are not eligible to enter. However\, past 2nd and 3rd place winners may still enter the competition.\n\nPlease click here for more information and requirements. \nFirst Prize: $250; Second: $225; Third: $200 \n\n\nLocation: M. Steinert & Sons\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA. 02453 \n\n\nA. Ramón Rivera Contemporary Music Awards\n$150 for the best performance of the required contemporary piece in the Alice Hamlet Competition\n\nMargaret C. Bachelder Romantic Music Award\nEstablished in memory of NEPTA past president Peg Bachelder\, who passed away in 2012.\nA $500 award will be given for the best performance of a Romantic work in either the Ruth Davidson Competition or the Alice Hamlet Competition.
URL:https://nepta.com/event/alice-hamlet-competition/
LOCATION:M. Steinert & Sons – Waltham\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453
CATEGORIES:Competitions
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SUMMARY:Irene S. Golan Teachers' Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Teachers’ Exchange is an opportunity for members to learn from each other\, either through a special topic demonstration\, or through question and answer sessions. Come and enjoy this open discussion with fellow members and also meet new members!\n\n\n\nThis event is for NEPTA members and will take place in person at M. Steinert & Sons in Waltham
URL:https://nepta.com/event/irene-s-golan-teachers-exchanges/
LOCATION:M. Steinert & Sons – Waltham\, 96 Clematis Ave\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453
CATEGORIES:Teachers' Exchanges
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