FALL FESTIVAL 2026

Chair: Grigor Akopyan, arax13@sbcglobal.net

 

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Date & Time: TBA

Application Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026

 

Participation Fees:

• Teacher Fee: 0$
• Solo Student Fee: $30 (flat fee per student)
• Duet Fee: $30 solo student fee + $1 per additional student

*Fees are non-refundable.

 

FALL FESTIVAL GUIDELINES:

• The Fall Festival is open to any age or difficulty level and repertoire may be chosen from any historical period.
• Repertoire must consist of an original composition – simplified versions are discouraged. Refer to the Certificate of Merit Syllabus for acceptable arrangements. Repeats, other than first and second endings, are discouraged.
• Performances have a 7 minute time limit
• Young beginners may perform two short pieces, under 1 minute each (not an option for intermediate or advance students). 
• Students are expected to perform from memory (with the exception of ensembles) and it is customary for students to bow before and after their performance.
• Please note that the Hollywood Branch may use images of the participants and audience on our branch website.
• Teachers are expected to be present and assist in running the 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. Mail one check, made out to MTAC Hollywood Branch and postmarked by the October 2 application deadline to Chizuru Sanada: 4236 Arch Dr. #208 Studio City, CA 91604.
3. A completed and signed consent form is required 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.

 

FALL FESTIVAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM: