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IMPORTANT DATES
DATE & TIME:
Saturday, February 7, 2026
VENUE:
William J. Huff Recital Hall
Claremont Community School of Music
951 West Foothill Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 7, 2026
FEES/DOCUMENTS DUE:
Send by Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (not postmarked)
ABOUT
The 2026 Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Music Festival aims to provide an opportunity for students to perform repertoires of the Romantic and Impressionistic period.
ELIGIBILITY
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The Festival is open to all members of the MTAC Pomona Valley branch. Only the primary teacher who meets with a student on a regular basis and provides most of the instruction can enter students. The student needs to have studied with that teacher for at least 6 months prior to this Festival.
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Failure to comply with the festival rules and guidelines will result in disqualifying the whole studio from this event.
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The student will be entered in the category according to their age as of FEBRUARY 7, 2026. A proof of age is required (ex. copy of birth certificate or passport). All collected documents will be returned after the festival.
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ALL participating teachers are obligated to serve for the festival.
APPLICATION
Applications will be submitted by teachers through Google forms. The application form can be accessed by clicking the button immediately below or at the bottom of the page:
In order to fill out the application, you will need to prepare the following information:
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Applicant's Name
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Division (Age)
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Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)
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Parent/Student Email
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Repertoire Title. Opus No., Key, Mvmt (if applicable)
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Composer
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Name of Collection or work (if applicable)
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Duration
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Teacher Name
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Teacher's Email
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Teacher's Phone Number
Note: Teachers are required to send ONE check for all applicants along with proof of age for each student in their respective studios.
Please send ONE check (made out to MTAC Pomona Valley Branch) & required documents to:
Rizia Lin, chair
24202 Delta Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 241 - 8681
APPLICATION FEE
$65
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT
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Repertoire are limited to Romantic and Impressionistic composers listed in the 2012 or 2025 MTAC Certificate of Merit piano syllabus.
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Up to two pieces by the same composer and within the same suite or opus may be performed. However, time limits will be strictly observed.
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When the time limit is reached, students will be stopped without penalty.
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No pre-cuts are allowed in any of the selections.
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SCORE: Music with the first measure of each line numbered must be presented to the judges. Photocopied scores are not acceptable.
DIVISION & TIME LIMITS
The student will be entered in the category according to their age as of FEBRUARY 7, 2026. A proof of age is required (ex. copy of birth certificate or passport). All collected documents will be returned after the festival.
DRESS CODE
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Appropriate recital attire and shoes are required.
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No casual clothes such as jeans, athletic shoes or flip-flops are allowed.
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No skirts shorter than 2" above the knee are allowed.
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No bare midriffs are allowed.
AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded for: First, Second, Third, Fourth place as well as Honorable Mention.
Judges comment sheets and awards will be sent to teachers.