Performance Week will take place from Monday, December 15, to Sunday, December 21. 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 10 at 10:00 AM.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your teacher or department chair.
Guitar
Schedule
Monday, December 15
- Classical, Contemporary, and Suzuki / VA Campus: West Falls / 2:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 16
- Classical and Suzuki / DC Campus: NW / 2:00 – 9:00 PM
- Contemporary / DC Campus: NW / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday, December 17
- Classical and Suzuki / DC Campus: NW / 2:30 – 9:00 PM
- Contemporary / DC Campus: NW / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 18
- Classical and Suzuki / DC Campus: NW / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
- Contemporary / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday, December 19
- Classical, Contemporary, and Suzuki / MD Campus: Strathmore / 3:00 – 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 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, November 21, 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 15 / Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:00 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 20 / Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 9:00 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, Department Manager, jpark@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign ups open on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, November 21, 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
- Level 10 Certificate Jury
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 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 17, at 11:59 PM.
Video Submission Jury deadline is December 9 at 11:59 PM.
Strings
Schedule
Friday, December 12
- Harp Jury / DC Campus: NW
Monday, December 15
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 3:45 – 9:00 PM
- Standard Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 4:00 – 7:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / DC Campus: NW / 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 16
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 3:45 – 9:00 PM
- Standard Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 4:00 – 9:00 PM
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: THEARC / 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 17
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:00 – 8:00 PM
- Standard Jury / MD Campus: Strathmore / 3:30 – 9:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / MD Campus: Strathmore / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 18
- Standard Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 3:45 – 9:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / VA Campus: West Falls / 5:30 PM
Friday, December 19
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Standard Jury / MD Campus: Strathmore / 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 20
- Standard Jury / DC Campus: NW / 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Standard Jury / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Beginner Recital / MD Campus: Silver Spring / 12:30 – 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.
Beginning Level: Suzuki Book 1 and 2, or equivalent level
- 1 scale and arpeggio
- Solo No. 1
- Etude OR Solo No. 2
- Sightreading
Intermediate Level: Suzuki Book 3, or equivalent level
- 1 major scale and 1 minor scale with corresponding arpeggios
- Etude
- Solo
- Sightreading
Advanced Level: Suzuki Book 4+ or equivalent level
- 1 major scale and 1 minor scale with corresponding arpeggios
- Etude**
- Solo
- SIghtreading
**Can be replaced with audition materials, or solo Bach
Sign ups open on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, December 5, 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 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, December 5, at 11:59 PM.
Suzuki Strings
Schedule
- Monday, December 15 / Critique Recitals / MD Campus: Strathmore / 5:00 & 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, December 16 / Critque Recitals / DC Campus: NW / 4:30 & 5:30 PM
- Wednesday, December 17 / Critque Recitals / DC Campus: NW / 5:30 & 6:30 PM
- Thursday, December 18 / Critque Recitals / VA Campus: West Falls / 4:30 & 6:30 PM
- Saturday, December 20 / Critque Recitals / DC Campus: NW / 9:30, 10:30, & 11:30 AM
- Saturday, December 20 / Critque Recitals / DC Campus: THEARC / 2:00 PM
Repertoire Requirements
Solo Repertoire as recommended by your teacher.
Students in Books 1 and 2 may perform two pieces.
Maximum Lengths: 7 minutes
Contact
- Dr. Amanda Halstead, Director of Suzuki Instruction, AHalstead@levinemusic.org
Sign Up
Sign ups open on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Monday, November 17, at 11:59 PM.
Voice
Schedule
Monday, December 15 / MD Campus: Strathmore
- Beginner Recital / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Critique Recital / 6:15 – 7:15 PM
- Open Recital / 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, December 16 / VA Campus: West Falls
- Critique Recital / 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 / MD Campus: Silver Spring
- Virtual Recital / 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Critique Recital / 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Friday, December 19
- Private Jury / 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Critique Recital / 6:15 – 7:15 PM
- Adult Recital / 7:30 – 8:30 PM
In-Person Options
Beginner Recital & Introduction to Performing
Recommended for school-age students in the beginning of their vocal studies who are performing for the first time or do not feel comfortable performing yet. They will learn about performance preparation and presentation.
Repertoire Requirements:
- One or 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
Critiqued Recitals
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.
- Dress code: Performance attire
Private Juries (Critiqued Jury)
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
Open/Non-Traditional Recital
For all students of all levels, all genres.
Repertoire Requirements:
- One or two songs not to exceed 10 minutes.
- Students will receive written comments from faculty. No grades.
- Students can perform with a live accompanist, accompany themselves, or use a backing track.
- Memorization: Preferred.
- Dress code: Performance attire
Virtual Options
Zoom Recitals
Open to all students taking traditional lessons.
Repertoire Requirements:
- Two pieces selected by teacher and student.
- Critiqued Recital
- Dress code: Performance attire
Contact
- Dr. Nakia Verner Thompson, Voice Department Chair, NVerner@levinemusic.org
Note: Students cannot participate in more than one recital. With exception of the open recital, all students are to perform 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 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, November 21, at 11:59 PM.
Woodwinds and Brass
Schedule
- Monday, December 15 / Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:30 – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, December 17 / Panel Jury / VA Campus: West Falls / 4:30 – 7:30 PM
- Thursday, December 18 / Panel Jury / DC Campus: NW / 4:30 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 20 / Panel Jury / MD Campus: Strathmore / 9:00 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 10, at 10:00 AM and close on Friday, November 21, 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.