Dorothy Sutton was an influential and motivating independent teacher from the Pottstown/Boyertown area. At her recommendation, this festival was begun in 1980 to provide an opportunity for the non-competing student to be involved at the local and state levels.
GPC Local Audition
Postmark Deadline: October 9, 2025
Audition Date: October 19, 2025
Location: PYCO School of Music (150 Lake Dr. Wexford, PA 15090)
Entry Fee: $20 solo, $28 ensemble
Chairperson: Anne Lin
412-422-3933
ddmielke@yahoo.com
There is a new format for registering students for the local Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival starting in the 2025-26 school year. Teachers have to register their students by going to the following website – http://pmta.tenutoweb.com
GPC Local Honors Recital
Date/Time: October 26th, 2025, 3 PM
Registration Deadline: October 22, 2025
Location: Greentree Unity Presbyterian Church (1146 Greentree Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15220)
Contact Person: Grace Burns 719-252-6483 grace.thomas.burns@gmail.com
Proper recital attire is highly recommended. Memorization is required.
PMTA State Information & Rules
Date: November 8th, 2025
Location: Messiah University Registration Deadline: Oct. 24, 2025
For more information about the state festival, see the DSPF page on the state website.
All Student Entry Fees are Non Refundable!