Performance Competitions

Performance Competitions are open to all ages and all instruments (including voice). Our next performance competition is Saturday, May 4th, 2024.

The Benefits of Participating in a Performance Competition

A Positive, Confidence Building Experience

Sets a Goal to Work Towards in Lessons and Practice

Prizes for Every Participant from trophies to certificates and a detailed comment sheet from the judge

Performance Category Requirements

Preschool - Grade 3

Prepare one or more pieces not exceeding a 4 minute performance.

Grade 4 - 6

Prepare two or more contrasting sections/movements/solos not exceeding a total of a 5 minute performance (Up to 2 minutes for voice)

Grade 7 - 8

Prepare two or more contrasting sections/movements/solos not exceeding a total of a 7 minute performance (Up to 3 minutes for voice)

Grade 9 - 10

Prepare two or more contrasting sections/movements/solos not exceeding a total of a 10 minute performance

Grade 10 - 11

Prepare two or more contrasting sections/movements/solos not exceeding a total of a 12 minute performance

Young Artist Ages 16- 25

Prepare three or more contrasting sections/movements/solos from a concerto level piece(s) not exceeding a total of a 15 minute performance

Sign Up

Fill out the form below to sign up for the May 2024 Performance Competition

SIGN UP DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2024

Performance Competition Registration

Name of Applicant(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Name of School(Required)

Name of School Grade in School

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian(Required)

First Last

Phone

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email for all Communication(Required)

Name of Private Lesson Teacher

First Last

Instrument or Voice(Required)

Category You Wish to Compete In(Required)

Repertoire you wish to perform

If submitting a recording for comments only: Website / URL of Performance *Must be a You Tube Link or a Google/One Drive Link permitting access. All Recordings must be made within 3 months of the competition date and be performed in one complete, unedited take. Please state your name and that this video is for the Performance Competition at the beginning of the video.

Please submit this form by April 1. Please sign your name to indicate you have read and agree to the above stated rules.

Payment Options: In order to participate, payment must be received no later than 5/1/23. You can pay by check or credit card. An invoice will be emailed to you.

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