“Around the World” Theme 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.
“”Around the World” Theme Festival
GLMTA is elated to offer this event to the greater Maryland area for the 2026-2027 teaching year. This year we will be explore different cultures and places all over the world.
Chairperson: Yee-Ning Soong, ningsy23@gmail.com
Festival Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
Application and Video Deadlines: Friday, January 22, 2027 e-mail Trophy Cup form, entry form. Checks for registration fee, mail to Wendy Dengler (8702 Granite Lane, Laurel MD 20708) no later than January 23 with an email to Wendy and Chair)
Entry Forms: Use excel spreadsheet from website.
Awards: Each student will receive a certificate of participation, given to teachers after the performance.
Fee: $5.00 per performer, including adults. ONE TEACHER CHECK to be mailed to the chairperson, postmarked by registration deadline.
Literature: one solo (any instrument is permissible) and/or ensemble composition from any composer from any time period,
**Special Notes for Around the World**
Chair will be displaying a map and somehow pinning it to the piece, either as backdrop or on the program itself. So, do include a brief explanation of what this piece is displaying, unless it is clear from its title. For example a registration of “Darius Milhaud: Sorocaba from Saudade do Brazil” does not need further explanation. However, a simple title of “Dance” would not allow me to pin it on a map or to a culture.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Registration should make note of each student’s preference of a 4 hour window on Saturday, February 13, 2027 during which they can attend the recital. The chair will try their best to accommodate all requests, but it is not guaranteed. Most programs will be approximately 45 minutes long. You must attend the whole program to be given the participation points towards the GLMTA Trophy Cup.
2. In the event of a virtual recital, students will upload their pre-recorded video to YouTube and send their teacher the YouTube link, who will then enter the video link along with other registration information to the shared spreadsheet. Be sure to remind students to set privacy to “unlisted”, set COPPA setting for “not for children”.