Fall Festival
2026-11-14 | CSU Runyan Hall, 1400 Remington St, Fort Collins, Colorado
The Fall Festival is an annual event put on by FCMTA. It is a formal event where students perform two contrasting pieces for a panel of judges who provide them with feedback on their performance. After all the performers have played, the judges will select deserving students to perform in the evening “Honors Recital.” All the performers are encouraged to attend. After the performance, awards will be given to all participants.
Students, if you would like to participate in this event, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you are encouraged to register as many students as you would like. While it is open to students of all ages and skill levels, they should be adequately prepared for this formal event and able to meet the memorization, and thematic requirements of the event. You can find the registration link in the member portal.

Cost: $30
Theme: “Music and Stories from Around the World”
Schedule:

Individual performances will take place all day
Honors Recital will take place at 7:00PM in Runyan Hall, which is in the University Center for the Arts on the CSU campus

January General Meeting
2027-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting: 9:00
Program: 10:00 – Session Topic TBD
Notes: The general meeting is designed for professional development, discussion of upcoming events, delegation of tasks, organizational reports, spreading of news from the state and national level, as well as general camaraderie between local teachers of all kinds. All FCMTA members are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting and program. There will be a recording for those that are unable to attend. Collegiate chapter members of MTNA are encouraged. Prospective members are always welcome to come introduce themselves, ask questions, and get a feel for what the organization is about.

February General Meeting
2027-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

Student Achievement Day
2027-03-06 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Student Achievement Day (StAD) is a non-competitive student event run by CSMTA local associations in Colorado, following guidelines created at the state level. Each student performs privately for a listener who evaluates the level of certificate to be earned as well as constructive feedback. Teachers, parents, and students can find the link for FCMTA Frequently Asked Questions here. Additionally, more intricate guidelines for certificate levels and music-related options, including written and aural tests, are found in the CSMTA Student Achievement Day Comprehensive Guidelines. These guidelines also explain how students may receive the status of “Super Achiever” by completing additional requirements. Students/Parents, ask your teacher for more information. Teachers, if you have not registered students for StAD before or have additional questions, contact the event chair or another board member.
Additional unique programs for FCMTA StAD will be announced closer to the event date, but may include: master classes, project/art displays, games, T-shirt design, recitals, scavenger hunts, music technology labs, and more!
Cost for event registration is $20 per student with additional merchandise available for purchase through registration.

March General Meeting
2027-03-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

April General Meeting
2027-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

May General Meeting and Musicale
2027-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
General Meeting: 9:00
Musicale: 10:00 – Teachers/members, please prepare music if you would like to share and perform. This is a casual performance setting and welcoming of all styles of music.
Notes: The general meeting is designed for professional development, discussion of upcoming events, delegation of tasks, organizational reports, spreading of news from the state and national level, as well as general camaraderie between local teachers of all kinds. All FCMTA members are encouraged to attend the monthly meeting and program. There will be a recording for those that are unable to attend. Collegiate chapter members of MTNA are encouraged. Prospective members are always welcome to come introduce themselves, ask questions, and get a feel for what the organization is about.
