PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
2011-2012
PIANO PARTY: Friday Oct. 21, 2011, “OUR MUSICAL HERITAGE”
Students play one non-memorized piece at this “student only” event held at my home. See enclosed (purple) announcement about this event.
PERFORMANCE CLASSESmay be offered during the year for students participating in the festivals.
ANNUAL SPRING STUDIO RECITALS: Dates to be determined, held at FBC
Each student plays 2 memorized pieces. .
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS (NFMC) FESTIVAL FOR HYMNS, DUETS, THEORY TEST: Saturday, November 5, 2011 at FBC
Hymns: 2 non-memorized hymns with a judge’s rating given.
Duets: 2 non-memorized duets with another student, with a judge’s rating given.
Theory Test: A written test in advancing levels.
Entry Fee for each category: Ranges from $8.50 to $18.00*
HYMN FESTIVAL SPONSORED BY ALABAMA BAPTISTS: November 6, 2011. Any student can participate in this event held at FBC. Students play at least one hymn or hymn arrangement in addition to a second piece. Requirements and levels vary. Judges write comments but no ratings or awards are given.
Entry Fee: $2.00
NFMC FESTIVAL FOR PIANO SOLO:
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at FBC
Performance of 2 memorized solo pieces with a judge’s rating given.
Entry Fee: Ranges from $8.50 to $18.00*
ALABAMA MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOC. FESTIVAL
LOCAL LEVEL: Saturday, April 14, 2012 at FBC
STATE LEVEL: Friday & Saturday, usually mid -May at The University of Montevallo
Students perform 3 memorized solo pieces AND keyboard theory with ratings given in both performance and theory. The state level is limited to students who are 5th grade and older, and who have received the highest rating (Outstanding) in BOTH performance and theory. The theory portion is not required at the state level.
Entry Fee: $20 each for local and state level
*”Entry Fee: Ranges from $8.50 to $18.00” indicates that fees are based on the number of events entered and the Gold Cup level applicable to the student.