The Desert Valley Music Teachers Association offers opportunities for music students to gain experience through a variety of learning and performing experiences. DVMTA teachers proudly support and participate in these annual events in order to help their students grow and develop as musicians, and to connect with other DVMTA students in fun and engaging activities.
Check out our past Student Events on the DVMTA Blog and our YouTube channel
Check out our past Student Events on the DVMTA Blog and our YouTube channel
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What teachers love about DVMTA Student Events:
"My students have really benefited from the performance opportunities interspersed throughout the year - performing at Superstition Springs Mall, playing their original compositions from an audience, participating in a duet piano concert, auditioning at a piano competition, and being evaluated at the end of each school year. These opportunities give purpose to their practicing!"
"My students have the ability to participate in events that promote self-confidence and growth. There are various award opportunities, and they get to interact with peers who share similar interests and goals."
"There are many opportunities to perform, they have the chance to compose and be creative, they can play in ensembles, and compete for scholarships. They have enhanced teaching and feedback from other teachers and experts, and they meet new friends who are musicians."
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Student Events
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Music MarathonThis is a marathon of music recitals held on a Saturday in October at multiple community venues across the Phoenix area and east valley. DVMTA students have performed at shopping malls, churches, retirement communities and recital halls, in this wonderful opportunity to share their music with the public.
More information on the Music Marathon Page |
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Original Composition
This event encourages DVMTA students of all ages and all levels to use their creative musical talents to compose and record their own music. Compositions are submitted for evaluation in the Fall, then are performed at an Original Composition Festival in November.
More information on the Original Composition Page |
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Cavalcade of RhythmDVMTA's very own piano ensemble features 15 pianos on stage! Each piano features 2 performers playing duet arrangements in a group. Groups of performers range from beginner to advanced, and even teachers participate in this fun and exciting event, held in February.
More information on the Cavalcade of Rhythm Page |
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Awards in ExcellenceAwards in Excellence is the annual piano competition for students of DVMTA teachers. Auditions and the Winners Recital are held in April, and the purpose of the event is to give awards for continuing music education to deserving students.
More Information on the Awards in Excellence Page |
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Achievement DayAchievement Day is held in May, and provides DVMTA students the opportunity to perform and be evaluated in various areas of musical study. These areas include performance, music theory, technique, sight reading, ear training, duets, composition, composers and music time periods.
More information on the Achievement Day Page |
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Awards PlusThis night of recognition honors students for their participation in DVMTA events over their many years of music study. Students are recognized for being a Devoted Performer, and High School Seniors are eligible for Senior Scholarships.
More information on the Awards Plus Page |
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