CAPMT Festival Celebrations

Do students have to perform one of the evaluator chosen pieces?
While the Festivals qualify you for Festival Celebrations, students may choose to perform any repertoire (including original compositions, arrangements, etc.), even if they did not perform that piece at the Festivals.  This gives students, for example, the opportunity to perform a new piece they have learned recently and are excited to share.
Once the repertoire is submitted on the registration form, please note that changes are not permitted.

I am a teacher and I cannot volunteer on the day of the event, can my student(s) still perform?
Teacher volunteers are essential for helping us run this event smoothly and to keep it affordable for students. Due to CAPMT liability insurance, all volunteers must be CAPMT members.  Parents, students, and non-CAPMT teachers unfortunately cannot volunteer.  If you cannot volunteer on the day of the event, please find a CAPMT teacher that can volunteer in your place, or check with the Festival Celebration chair to see if there are alternate ways you can contribute.

What time do students need to show up?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled recital time.  

Will there be warm-up rooms?
There will unfortunately be no warm-up rooms provided.

When will we find out which recital(s) we will be performing in?
Please keep an eye out to hear from your Festival Celebration chair within 1-2 weeks after registration closes.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your chair.

Can we request a piano accompanist?
We do not provide accompanists.  Your teacher may reach out to their Chapter President or District Director for further assistance if one is needed.

Can teachers accompany their students?
Anyone can accompany students for the accompanied piece.  It is recommended that someone that is not the student's teacher accompany (for a more full experience) but it is also okay for the teacher to accompany.  Otherwise, common accompanists include other students from the same studio, siblings/parents, or in very advanced levels, professional accompanists.

Do accompanists also receive a medal and certificate?
Only paid and registered students receive a medal and certificate.  If there are two students registered to play a duo/duet, they will both receive a medal and certificate.  If there is one student accompanied by a teacher, parent, or professional accompanist, that person will not receive a medal and certificate.