Fall Performance Week will take place from Monday, December 14, to Sunday, December 20. Performance Week offers private lesson students a supportive and encouraging environment for developing performance skills. Students receive written feedback from faculty members on their performance.
Use the dropdowns below to learn more about the Performance Week activities for your department.
All sign-ups will open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your teacher or department chair.
Guitar
Schedule
Monday, December 14
- Mixed Guitar / VA Campus: West Falls / 2:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 15
- Classical / DC Campus: NW / 2:00 – 9:00 PM
- Contemporary / DC Campus: NW / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, December 16
- Classical / DC Campus: NW / 2:00 – 9:00 PM
- Contemporary / DC Campus: NW / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 17
- Classical / DC Campus: NW / 2:00 – 9:00 PM
- Contemporary / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday, December 18
- Mixed Guitar / MD Campus: Strathmore / 2:00 – 9:00 PM
Repertoire Requirements
- 1–2 Solo Repertoire, preferably of contrasting styles, no longer than 7 minutes total.
- Scales, arpeggios, slurs, or any technical study (optional).
- A short selection will be given to each student to sightread, according to their level.
- Dress code: Performance attire
If you do not know your repertoire, please contact your teacher before signing up.
Contact
- Mia Pomerantz, Guitar Department Chair, MPomerantz@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
You will need to fill out a separate form for each student in your family. Please select one date and one time slot that works best for your schedule.
Percussion
Schedule
- Monday, December 14 / Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 19 / Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Repertoire Requirements
- 1–2 Solo Repertoire (required)
- Scales, Rudiments, or Technical Study (optional)
You should consult with your private teacher to determine what repertoire you will perform in your jury. You will be asked at the beginning of your jury to announce each of your selections.
Contact
- Dr. Jinha Park, Associate Director of Music Education, jpark@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
You will need to fill out a separate form for each student in your family. You will need to choose a 10-minute time slot during which you will perform. Please select one date and one time slot that works best for your schedule.
Piano
Schedule
The Piano Department’s Performance Week Schedule is available here.
In-Person Options
- Beginner Recital & Introduction to Performing
- Critiqued Recitals
- Technique Events
- Adult Juries
Virtual Options
- Zoom Recitals
- Video Submission Jury
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the piano chair at your campus:
- Sayaka Jordan, Piano Department Chair (MD and Virtual Campuses), sjordan@levinemusic.org
- Deborah Lloyd (DC Campus: NW), dlloyd@levinemusic.org
- Topher Ruggiero (VA Campuses), truggiero@levinemusic.org
- Paul Bratcher (DC Campus: THEARC), pbratcher@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
Video Submission Jury deadline is December 8 at 11:59 PM.
Strings
Schedule
Friday, December 11
- Harp Jury / DC Campus: NW / 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Monday, December 14
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / DC Campus: NW / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Standard Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 15
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: THEARC / 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Standard Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, December 16
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Standard Jury / MD Campus: Strathmore / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / MD Campus: Strathmore / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 17
- Standard Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / VA Campus: West Falls / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday, December 18
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 3:45 – 8:00 PM
- Standard Jury / MD Campus: Strathmore / 3:45 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 19
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Standard Jury / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Contact
- Dr. Patrick LeStrange, Strings Department Chair, plestrange@levinemusic.org
Standard Juries
Students play for several strings faculty members and receive written feedback outlining what is going well in their lessons and areas for growth.
Foundational Level:
- Beginner Recital recommended. If participation is not possible, follow the requirements for Levels 1 and 2.
Levels 1 and 2:
- One scale and arpeggio
- Solo No. 1
- Etude OR Solo No. 2
- Sightreading
Level 3:
- One major scale and One minor scale with corresponding arpeggios.
- Etude
- Solo
- Sightreading
Level 4+:
- 1 major scale and 1 minor scale with corresponding arpeggios*
- Etude**
- Solo
- Sightreading
*Include various bowing patterns and bow strokes as suggested in the curriculum.
**Can be replaced with audition materials, or solo Bach
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
Beginner Recitals
Beginning students play for an audience of friendly parents and peers. No scales/sight reading.
- School-age students who are in the beginning stages of their musical journey.
- Repertoire: One or two pieces.
- Performance attire
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
Video Submission
Adult students who wish to participate in Performance Week but prefer not to do an in-person standard jury are welcome to submit a video for written feedback from Levine faculty.
- The video submission deadline: December 7.
- Video submissions will be evaluated by 3 faculty members.
- Jury sheets will be returned to teachers on December 21, 2026.
Suzuki Strings
Schedule
Monday, December 14
- Critique Recital / MD Campus: Strathmore / 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 15
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 4:30 – 5:30 PM
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, December 16
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 17
- Critiqued Recital / VA Campus: West Falls / 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 19
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 9:30 – 10:30 AM
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 10:30 – 11:30 AM
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: NW / 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Critiqued Recital / DC Campus: THEARC / 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Critiqued Recital Repertoire Requirements
- Solo Repertoire as recommended by your teacher.
- Students in Books 1 and 2 may perform two pieces.
- Maximum Lengths: 8 minutes
Contact
- Dr. Amanda Halstead, Director of Suzuki Instruction, AHalstead@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
Voice
Schedule
Monday, December 14
- Beginners Recital / MD Campus: Strathmore / 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Critique Recital / MD Campus: Strathmore / 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, December 15
- Critique Recital / VA Campus: West Falls / 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Thursday, December 17
- Virtual Recital / Zoom / 5:45 – 6:45 PM
- Critique Recital / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 6:45 – 8:30 PM
Friday, December 18
- Private Jury / DC Campus: NW / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Critique Recital / DC Campus: NW / 6:15 – 7:15 PM
- Adult Recital / DC Campus: NW / 7:30 – 8:30 PM
In-Person Options
Critiqued Recitals (public)
Recommended for students at intermediate level or above.
Repertoire Requirements:
- Two songs selected by teacher and student not to exceed 10 minutes.
- Students receive written comments from faculty judges (no grades).
- Students will perform with a live accompanist.
- Memorization: Preferred
- Dress code: Performance attire
Adult Juries
For adult students of all levels.
Repertoire Requirements:
- Two songs selected by teacher and student not to exceed 10 minutes.
- Students receive written comments from faculty judges (no grades).
- Students will perform with a live pianist.
- Memorization: Preferred
- Dress code: Performance attire
Private Juries (Critique Jury)
Recommended for students at intermediate level or above.
Repertoire Requirements:
Virtual Options
Zoom Recitals
Open to all students taking traditional lessons.
Repertoire Requirements:
- Two pieces selected by teacher and student.
- Students receive written comments from faculty judges (no grades)
- Critiqued Recital
- Memorization: Preferred
- Dress code: Performance attire
Contact
- Dr. Nakia Verner Thompson, Voice Department Chair, NVerner@levinemusic.org
Note: Students cannot participate in more than one recital. All students should present music from the traditional repertoire (Classical, Musical Theatre, Folk Songs, Jazz standards, American Songbook, etc.). Please consult with your teacher when choosing your jury repertoire.
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
Woodwinds and Brass
Schedule
Monday, December 14
- Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, December 16
- Panel Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 4:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, December 17
- Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 19
- Panel Jury / MD Campus: Strathmore / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Repertoire Requirements
Please bring two extra copies of your music for the judges.
Technical Component
- Traditional students: 1-2 scales (may offer more if they have them)
Solo Repertoire
- 1-2 pieces as recommended by your teacher
- Length: 3-7 minutes total for both pieces
- Beginning students may perform less than 3 minutes
Sightreading
- Required for students with 2 years of experience or more
- Optional for students with fewer than 2 years of experience
If you do not know your repertoire, please contact your teacher before signing up.
Contact
- Dr. Ceylon Mitchell, Woodwinds Department Chair, cmitchell@levinemusic.org
- Dr. Philippe Brunet, Brass Department Chair, pbrunet@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign-ups open on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 16, at 11:59 PM.
You will need to fill out a separate form for each student in your family. You will need to choose a 10-minute time slot during which you will perform. Please select one date and one time slot that works best for your schedule.