2025-2026 Studio Closings:

The studio will be CLOSED the following dates (for the 2025-2026 year):

August 1st -15th

October 6th-10th

November 24th-28th

December 22nd – January 9th

March 16th-27th

May 18th-29th

Performance Event Details:

February 7th – ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Competition (Piano and Vocal Division)

Performance times as assigned by ISSMA in weeks leading up to event – Southside Middle School

This event is for Middle and High School students involved in school bands and/or choirs

***Fees will be communicated by School Directors***

February 21st – ISSMA State Solo and Ensemble Competition (Piano and Vocal Division)

Performance times as assigned by ISSMA in weeks leading up to event – Perry Meridian Middle School, Indianapolis

This event is for Junior and Senior High School students who receive Gold Medals in Group I events at the February 7th Event

***Fees will be communicated by School Director***

TBA – NFMC Muncie Indiana Arts Festival

Performance times as assigned by Festival Chair in weeks leading up to event, between 8am and noon – Muncie Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4800 W. Robinwood Dr).

Students under the age of 18 are strongly encouraged to participate in this event.

Please note: No alternate dates are available this year

***Fees TBD***

Date TBD – NFMC Muncie Junior Festival Play-Offs

9:00am – 12:00pm – TBD

This event is for students earning Superior Scores in categories of Medium Difficulty and Higher in the Junior Festival event.

***No fee for this event***

April 5th – IMTA District Hoosier Auditions

8:00am – 1:00pm – Anderson University

This event is for serious students of all ages.

***Fees range from $12 – $32, increasing with Age Division***

May 10th – IMTA State Hoosier Auditions

9:00am – 4:00pm – Indiana Wesleyan University

For Division Winners in the District event

***Fees range from $12 – $32, increasing with Age Division***

Sunday, April 26th – Whitlock Piano Studio Spring Recital

4:30 – 5:45pm – Northside Church of God, Muncie

This is an all-studio event. Adult students are welcome, but not required, to participate. Students under the age of 18 are expected to perform.

Please plan to bring one dozen cookies or utensil-free appetizers of your choice.