Special Events & Happenings of the PMTA:
Piano Olympics:
The Olympics is an annual fall event focusing on performance of technique, including playing scales, chords, cadences and arpeggios. Ribbons and medals are awarded. The 2022 Piano Olympics will be held on November 5th and 6th 2022.
Chairperson: Kim CloughThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
State Theory and Sight Reading Test:
The State Theory test is a written and aural exam ranging from levels Primer- 12. The Sight-reading test is a question/answer test of two separate piano pieces followed by a sight-reading of the two pieces. This uniform statewide test to be administered in February is required for the participation in the Eastern District Auditions.
The Peninsula Music Teachers Association (PMTA) will be partnering with the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum to administer the Theory Test.
Date: January 21, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 4, 2023
For information: Alisa BohonThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Eastern District:
The Eastern District Auditions is a state competition that begins at the regional level. The requirements are:
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2023
Location: Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
Chairperson: Alisa BohonThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Music Marathon:
Students, teachers and friends offer a variety of music at a local mall to raise funds for our PMTA Scholarship program and additional enrichment events.
The Music Marathon will be held at Patrick Henry Mall on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Chairperson: Teresa Compos-FalkThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PMTA Scholarship Audition:
A college scholarship is presented annually to a graduating senior majoring in music and additional scholarships for underclassmen attending summer music camps.
Chairperson: Myrna BrinkleyThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Additional Opportunities:
National Federation of Music Clubs Festival:
The Federation Cadenza Club will hold their local Festival offering students options for theory, and performance at many levels, and categories.
Festival: March 4, 2023 at CNU, March 11 2023 at W&M.
Registration deadline: January 25, 2023.
For more information about joining the Cadenza Club and student participation,
Contact Myrna BrinkleyThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
National Piano Guild:
Annual comprehensive adjudication for all levels. Awards and scholarships are available.
Piano Olympics:
The Olympics is an annual fall event focusing on performance of technique, including playing scales, chords, cadences and arpeggios. Ribbons and medals are awarded. The 2022 Piano Olympics will be held on November 5th and 6th 2022.
Chairperson: Kim Clough
State Theory and Sight Reading Test:
The State Theory test is a written and aural exam ranging from levels Primer- 12. The Sight-reading test is a question/answer test of two separate piano pieces followed by a sight-reading of the two pieces. This uniform statewide test to be administered in February is required for the participation in the Eastern District Auditions.
The Peninsula Music Teachers Association (PMTA) will be partnering with the Tidewater Music Teachers Forum to administer the Theory Test.
Date: January 21, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 4, 2023
For information: Alisa Bohon
Eastern District:
The Eastern District Auditions is a state competition that begins at the regional level. The requirements are:
- Successful completion of the State Theory and State Sight-reading.
- A live adjudicated performance of three contrasting pieces from three different periods of music.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2023
Location: Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
Chairperson: Alisa Bohon
Music Marathon:
Students, teachers and friends offer a variety of music at a local mall to raise funds for our PMTA Scholarship program and additional enrichment events.
The Music Marathon will be held at Patrick Henry Mall on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Chairperson: Teresa Compos-Falk
PMTA Scholarship Audition:
A college scholarship is presented annually to a graduating senior majoring in music and additional scholarships for underclassmen attending summer music camps.
Chairperson: Myrna Brinkley
Additional Opportunities:
National Federation of Music Clubs Festival:
The Federation Cadenza Club will hold their local Festival offering students options for theory, and performance at many levels, and categories.
Festival: March 4, 2023 at CNU, March 11 2023 at W&M.
Registration deadline: January 25, 2023.
For more information about joining the Cadenza Club and student participation,
Contact Myrna Brinkley
National Piano Guild:
Annual comprehensive adjudication for all levels. Awards and scholarships are available.
Contact Cathy Combs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Olympic Syllabus Download
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