2026 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS RECITAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Recital Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Chair: Hasmik Kotelyan, allegrettoms@yahoo.com

Scheduling and Trophy Chair: Aroutioun Mikaelian, aamikaelian@yahoo.com

 

Venue: Los Angeles Valley College, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401

 Campus Map Link:  https://www.lavc.edu/about/map

Parking is available in Lot B

Cnr. Fulton and Oxnard

Entrance is on Fulton

 

Fees: (no refunds will be allowed)

Teachers Fee:  $10.00

Solo Student’s fee:  $30 Flat fee per student

Duet fees: Same fee as a single solo performance plus $1 additional per student

Mail your check by the May 5 deadline to:

Chizuru Sanada (Hollywood Branch Treasurer): 4236 Arch Dr. #208 Studio City, CA 91604

 

RECITAL GUIDELINES:

  • Pianists are required to perform a total of 4 pieces, each representing a different musical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Contemporary)
  • String students must perform 3 pieces, including at least one Concerto or Set of Variations for a string instrument
  • For both instruments, 1-2 of these pieces can be performed at the 2026 Achievement Awards Recital, with the remaining pieces having been performed at various Hollywood Branch recitals and competitions during the 2025-2026 academic year
  • Only ONE movement from a sonata or sonatina may be chosen for performance as part of the requirements.
  • Repertoire must consist of original compositions – simplified versions are discouraged. Refer to the Certificate of Merit Syllabus for acceptable arrangements. Repeats, other than first and second endings, are discouraged.
  • Students are expected to perform from memory and it is customary for students to bow before and after their performance.
  • Trophies are presented to all participants in recognition of their achievements.
  • Please note that the Hollywood Branch may use images of the participants and audience on our branch website.
  • Participating teachers will be expected to be present and to contribute to the running of this event.

 

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES:

A dress or elegant pants outfit for females and long dress pants, dress shirt, dress shoes (no sports shoes) for males.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete the Student Application below.

2. Send one check made out to MTAC Hollywood Branch by mail, postmarked by the May 5 deadline to Chizuru Sanada: 4236 Arch Dr. #208 Studio City, CA 91604. (No individual parents’ checks are accepted.)

3. Please submit a completed and signed consent form for each student. Note that the Hollywood Branch may use images of the participants on our Branch Facebook page as well as our Branch Website. All participants must have a Consent Form on file. Participation, plus the consent form, signify acceptance of these postings.

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM