Date: Saturday/Sunday, October 10-11, 2026
Location: Northwestern State Univeristy, Natchitoches, LA
Deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2026 5:00PM
Chair: Megan Reilly Shannon |
The LMTA Piano Ensemble Festival is a multi-piano ensemble held during the LMTA State Conference. It is a two-day event comprised of rehearsals, coaching, and group activities all culminating in a large ensemble concert on Sunday. Plan to extend your stay in Natchitoches through Sunday so your students can participate in this fantastic event. Additionally, students will get to hear pianist and NSU faculty member (and PEF committee member) perform 4 and 8 hand piano music with friends.
The following documents are available for your use:
- The 2026 Piano Ensemble Literature List
- The 2026 Piano Ensemble General Rules and Regulations can be downloaded here.
- 2026 Piano Ensemble printable poster – Coming soon
- 2026 Piano Ensemble Festival introductory letter for students and families. Click here
- To View the Conductors Notes for 2026 – Coming soon
- Piano Ensemble Festival FAQ’s
Registration and fees
- Online registration is August 15 – September 19, 2026
- Fees are $70/student for members and $80/student for non-members.
- Students must register with a partner.
- To access the link for the Teacher Registration Form, click HERE.
- To access the link for the Student Registration Form, click HERE.
- PLEASE FILL OUT BOTH THE TEACHER REGISTRATION AND STUDENT REGISTRATION FORMS.
- To withdraw a student from the Piano Ensemble Festival, please click HERE. Please Note: This may ONLY be done before the registration deadline, Saturday, September 19th.
Auditions
- Video Auditions will be submitted via unlisted YouTube videos and are due no later than 5pm, Saturday, September 19th, 2026.
- To download the Video Auditions instructions, click HERE.
- Students must submit videos as a team, not as individuals.
Ensemble weekend events
TBA
Hotel accommodation
TBA