All students will prepare for the Northern Virginia Music Teachers'Association (NVMTA) Spring Festival and 2 recitals. While strongly suggested, the decision to perform will be made in a parent/teacher conference. A Festival Gold Cup is presented to students accumulating 15 points. A Superior rating in any event is worth 5 points. The more Festival events entered per year, the more points earned. Each student could enter Solo, Ensemble and/or Hymn Playing (not memorized).

Playing Classes will occur about once a month during the school year to help students become used to playing for others, develop confidence, and create a quality performance. Dates will be announced. Attendance at Playing Classes is expected.

There will be two recitals each year, one in December and one in June.