Ensemble Festival
If entering students in this event, please read the Recital/Festival Regulations found under the “Policies” tab on this website or scroll down to the bottom of this page to download the same.
The Trophy Form Points must be sent to the Chairperson at the time of entering students. The form is found below, along with the entry form and regulations. More information about The Laurel Trophy Program can be found on this website.
Chairman: Grant McMullen, grant.mcmullan@colorado.edu
Festival Date: December 5, 2026 (Between 1:00 and 6:00) Church is not available in the morning
Entry Deadline: Nov 13 before 10:00 PM. E-mail entries only
Performance Time: Performance Times will be e-mailed to teachers no later than Nov 21
Emergency Changes: Made only up to November 27, 2026
Fee: $5.00 per performer, including adults. One teacher check to GLMTA and mailed to Treasurer Wendy Dengler no later than November 14th (AND an email, once the check is in the mail, to Wendy and Chair to say “check is in the mail.”)
Performance: Students may play multiple pieces but they must be with different partners or different instrumentation. However, a maximum of two Trophy points can be awarded. Memory is not required. Teachers may not perform with students except as a last minute replacement for a student unable to perform. Original student’s name will still appear on program and substitution of teacher will be announced at recital.
Awards: Each student will receive a certificate.
Literature: Any music performed by two or more performers on the piano and/or other instruments. A teacher may not duplicate literature within their class
Form: e-mail Excel Entry Form with complete information.
PLEASE INDICATE THOSE STUDENTS WHO NEED TO PLAY ON THE SAME RECITAL.
SPECIAL NOTE: Students need to reserve the time between 1:00 and 6:00 p.m. and plan to play on the recital assigned. If there is a time restriction, teacher may give a three-hour block of time that student is available at entry time. Teachers need to be careful to check student’s availability at time of entry.
TEACHERS: PLEASE REVIEW RECITAL/FESTIVAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE “POLICY” TAB