SPRING FESTIVAL 2026

Chair: Galina Berezovsky, gberezovsky@gmail.com

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Application Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026

Venue: Faust Harrison Pianos: 5539 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Participation Fees:

  • Teacher Fee: 0$
  • Solo Student Fee: $25 (flat fee per student)
  • Duet Fee: $25 solo student fee + $1 per additional student

*Fees are non-refundable.

 

SPRING FESTIVAL GUIDELINES:

  • This recital is open to any age or level of difficulty.
  • Repertoire may represent any historical period.
  • Performances have a 7 minute time limit.
  • Young beginners may perform two short pieces (not an option for intermediate or advance students).
  • Compositions by students and teachers are encouraged!
  • 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.
  • 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 on our branch website. Your attendance signifies acceptance of these postings.
  • Participating teachers will be expected to attend and to contribute in running 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. Mail one check, made out to MTAC Hollywood Branch and postmarked by the April 17 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.

SPRING FESTIVAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM