SJMTA Fall Festival 2026
Rowan University 11/1/26
Please join us!
PURPOSE: This is a non-competitive festival, now in its 30th year,
which provides musical growth through evaluation and encouragement. The teacher and
one parent are welcome to attend the performance.
One of the goals of the Fall Festival is to have the students master and perform two (2) pieces that are contrasting in style, mood and musical era.
One of the goals of the Fall Festival is to have the students master and perform two (2) pieces that are contrasting in style, mood and musical era.
ELIGIBILITY: Teachers may submit students at elementary, intermediate and
advanced levels.
Important Note: Because scheduling is complex, teachers who enter a large number of students may not be able to attend all performances.
All teachers who submit students are required to volunteer their time to help with the Festival. (See volunteer form). Each teacher must submit a separate $50 “duty deposit” check in addition to registration fees. This check will be returned when the teacher arrives to volunteer.
Important Note: Because scheduling is complex, teachers who enter a large number of students may not be able to attend all performances.
All teachers who submit students are required to volunteer their time to help with the Festival. (See volunteer form). Each teacher must submit a separate $50 “duty deposit” check in addition to registration fees. This check will be returned when the teacher arrives to volunteer.
REPERTOIRE: Students are required to perform 2 memorized pieces.
- One piece by any composer of standard piano literature (Baroque to Contemporary).
- The second piece is the teachers’ choice. (contrasting style/different era)
- The student will be asked to play a scale for each piece. Elementary: 1 octave, hands together or separately. Intermediate: 2 octaves, hands together. Advanced: 4 octaves, hands together.
- Please note: Repertoire beyond Sonatinas and easy 2 Part Inventions is advanced. Also, remember to allow a minimum of 5 minutes for judge’s verbal comments.
FEES:
- Elementary: $30 for 10 minutes.
- Intermediate: $35 for 15 minutes.
- Advanced: $40 for 20 minutes. NO REFUNDS ALLOWED ON REGISTRATION FEES
LOCATION: Rowan University, Wilson Hall, Glassboro, NJ
DATE: Sunday, November 1, 2026
DATE: Sunday, November 1, 2026
AWARDS: The judge will provide students with verbal comments after the
performance. The certificates and written evaluations will be mailed to the
participating teachers.
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Superior rating - certificate with a gold seal.
Both pieces must be Superior to receive a Superior rating. - Excellent rating – certificate with silver seal.
- Good rating – certificate with bronze seal.
- Fair rating – certificate for participating.
HOW TO ENTER: The teacher should collect fees from the students.
- One combined check only, payable to SJMTA (Venmo is acceptable).
- The $50 “duty deposit” check with volunteer form.
- The registration form (via email is acceptable).
- Mail to Marcia J Yurko, 1 Cobbler Court, Sewell. NJ.