LWMTA Student Programs 2017-2018

Musical Gift Recitals (MGRs): Year Round

Musical Gift Recitals (MGRs) provide an opportunity for students to serve local retirement communities with their musical gifts and talents. High School students receive one hour of community service for participating.

Upcoming MGRs:

  • Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm: Musical Gift Recital at Trilogy in Redmond (Coordinator: Nicole Kim)

Recent MGRs:

  • Friday, September 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Covenant Shores in Mercer Island (Coordinator: Laurie Ketron) (Program)
  • Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 3:00 pm at University House in Issaquah (Coordinator: Carole Crawford) (Program)
  • Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Pacific Regent in Bellevue (Coordinator: Nicole Kim)
  • Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Madison House in Kirkland (Coordinator: Tomoko Ishihara)
  • Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Overlake Terrace in Redmond (Coordinator: Karen Blyton)
  • Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 1:30 pm at Merrill Gardens in Kirkland (Coordinator: Karen Blyton)
  • Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2:30-5:00 pm at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue – Bach in the Subways Event – Bach Repertoire Only (Coordinator: Laurie Ketron)
  • Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Bellewood in Issaquah (Coordinator: Selina Chu)
  • Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Emerald Heights in Redmond (Coordinator: Nicole Kim)
  • Friday, June 22, 2018 at 3:00-5:00 pm at Juanita Beach Park – Juanita Friday Market Event (Coordinator: Judy Huehn)

Chair: Laurie Ketron

Music Artistry Program (MAP): February 24-25, 2018

The Music Artistry Program (MAP), formerly Piano Adjudications, provides an opportunity for students to prepare and perform two polished pieces and receive feedback from a qualified adjudicator.

  • Friday-Saturday, February 23-24, 2018 at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Bellevue (Registration Deadline is January 8, 2018)
  • Click Here for Registration Information and the 2018 MAP Schedule
  • The MAP Recognition Recital, open to all MAP participants, is Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church

Chair: Selina Chu, NCTM

Music Literacy Program (MLP, formerly Musicianship Examinations): April 28, 2018

The Music Literacy Program (MLP), formerly Musicianship Examinations, provides an opportunity for students to assess their knowledge of music theory through a proctored written exam.

  • Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Eastside Bahai Center in Bellevue (Registration Deadline is March 7, 2018, Fee: $11 per student)
  • Send Registration and Payment to Mary Kaye Owen, 11445 SE 185th PL, Renton, WA 98055
  • Registration Forms will be available at the February 20, 2018 LWMTA Meeting. They are also available at wsmta.org (go to Programs for Students > Music Literacy Program > MLP Registration Form).

Chair: Mary Kaye Owen, NCTM – mary.k.owen@att.net

Young Composers Recital: October 22, 2017

The Young Composers Recital provides an opportunity for students to perform their own creative compositions as well as receive published manuscripts of their work.

Chair: Meg Mann, NCTM

Music Festivals

American Music Festival: April 21, 2018

The American Music Festival will explore and celebrate American musical heritage through performances, presentations, and group activities.

Chairs: Karen Blyton, Mary Anne Szollar, and Selina Chu

Sonata-Sonatina Festival: May 12, 2018

The Sonata-Sonatina Festival is a fun opportunity for students to perform any Sonata or Sonatina movement and learn more about the form and history of the composition.

  • Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Eastside Bahai Center in Bellevue (Registration Deadline is April 30, 2018, Fee: $25 per student)

Chair: Irina White