Please note: additional details will be added closer to the event.
About
- The Festival provides students an opportunity to receive encouraging comments from judges, as well as the opportunity to perform live in a non-competitive environment.
- Performance categories by age and instrument.
- Video submission.
- Live recital for all participants.
Eligibility
- Open to all ages and instruments, including voice and piano duet.
- Participation via video recording or live auditions.
- Memorization is not required for the Festival.
Deadlines and Dates
- Application and video submission deadline: April 20, 2023.
- Recital fee submission deadline: May 5, 2023.
- Winners Recital: May 14 in Andover, MA.
Fees
- Application Fees: $60.
- Recital Fee: $85 (solo and duet).
Participant Recognition
- All Festival Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation and detailed judges’ comments.
Live Recital
- All participants will be invited to perform in the live recital.
- Recital performance fee applies; free admission.
Rules
- Age up to 12: 1-2 contrasting compositions, up to 4 minutes total.
- Ages 13-15: 1-2 contrasting compositions, up to 6 minutes total.
- Ages 16+: 1-2 contrasting compositions, up to 8 minutes total.
- Additional details to follow.