April Student Recital (Pop/Jazz Theme)
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA Student Recital info:
For this recital, Pop and Jazz music is encouraged, but not required.
Students, if you would like to participate in this recital, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you are encouraged to sign up students regardless of age, skill level, or genre of repertoire. Due to the cost of facilities, there is a $5 fee per student and there need to be a minimum of 10 students for the recital to take place. Teachers, you may submit as many students as you would like. You can find the registration link in the member portal. While this is a relatively low-stakes performance opportunity, please ask students to dress appropriately for a church-venue recital. Some of the older students are taking it very seriously and it lessens their experience when certain standards are not kept.

Memorization is encouraged, but not required. Duets with fellow students or with teachers is allowed.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the recital time
Cost is $5 per student
For questions or clarification, contact the recital organizer:

Jesse Pierson – jessepierson89@gmail.com – (253) 439-8504

May Honors Recital
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA Honors Recital info:
Students, if you would like to participate in this recital, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you may select two exemplary students of their choice for the honor of performing in this recital. Memorization is required. You are encouraged to sign up students you would like you showcase regardless of age, skill level, or genre of repertoire. Due to the cost of facilities, there is a $5 fee per student and there need to be a minimum of 10 students for the recital to take place. You can find the registration link in the member portal. While the venue is the same, this recital is intended to be a more formal event. Please dress accordingly.

Memorization is encouraged, but not required. Duets with fellow students or with teachers is allowed.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the recital time
Cost is $5 per student
For questions or clarification, contact the recital organizer:

Jesse Pierson – jessepierson89@gmail.com – (253) 439-8504

October General Recital
2026-10-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA Student Recital info:
Students, if you would like to participate in this recital, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you are encouraged to sign up students regardless of age, skill level, or genre of repertoire. Due to the cost of facilities, there is a $5 fee per student and there need to be a minimum of 10 students for the recital to take place. Teachers, you may submit as many students as you would like. You can find the registration link in the member portal. While this is a relatively low-stakes performance opportunity, please ask students to dress appropriately for a church-venue recital. Some of the older students are taking it very seriously and it lessens their experience when certain standards are not kept.

Memorization is encouraged, but not required. Duets with fellow students or with teachers is allowed.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the recital time
Cost is $5 per student
For questions or clarification, contact the recital organizer:

Jesse Pierson – jessepierson89@gmail.com – (253) 439-8504

November General Recital
2026-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

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 Ensemble Recital
2027-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA Student Recital info:
Students, if you would like to participate in this recital, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you are encouraged to sign up students regardless of age, skill level, or genre of repertoire. Due to the cost of facilities, there is a $5 fee per student and there need to be a minimum of 10 students for the recital to take place. Teachers, you may submit as many students as you would like. You can find the registration link in the member portal. While this is a relatively low-stakes performance opportunity, please ask students to dress appropriately for a church-venue recital. Some of the older students are taking it very seriously and it lessens their experience when certain standards are not kept.

This is an ensemble themed recital. Please program accordingly.
Memorization is encouraged, but not required. Duets with fellow students or with teachers is allowed.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the recital time
Cost is $5 per student
For questions or clarification, contact the recital organizer:

Jesse Pierson – jessepierson89@gmail.com – (253) 439-8504

February General Recital
2027-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States

April General Recital
2027-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E Stuart, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
FCMTA Student Recital info:
Students, if you would like to participate in this recital, discuss with your teacher. Teachers, you are encouraged to sign up students regardless of age, skill level, or genre of repertoire. Due to the cost of facilities, there is a $5 fee per student and there need to be a minimum of 10 students for the recital to take place. Teachers, you may submit as many students as you would like. You can find the registration link in the member portal. While this is a relatively low-stakes performance opportunity, please ask students to dress appropriately for a church-venue recital. Some of the older students are taking it very seriously and it lessens their experience when certain standards are not kept.

This is a Pop/Jazz themed recital. Please program accordingly.
Memorization is encouraged, but not required. Duets with fellow students or with teachers is allowed.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before the recital time
Cost is $5 per student
For questions or clarification, contact the recital organizer:

Jesse Pierson – jessepierson89@gmail.com – (253) 439-8504

Honors Recital
2027-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.
