PERFORMANCES ~ COMPETITIONS ~ RECITALS
PERFORMANCES ~ COMPETITIONS ~ RECITALS
Date: Late OctoberPurpose: To provide a fun, relaxed recital experience for all of my students. Most music is Halloween oriented including lots of duets and trios. For added fun, students can perform wearing their Halloween costumes. Memorization is encouraged for solo repertoire but not required for ensemble repertoire. My top “Practice Pushers”are recognized and Composer statues are awarded based on memory points earned. Refreshments and photos round off the fun evening.
Place: Steinway of Phoenix OR Herman & Sons
Fee: $0
Date: Early NovemberPurpose: For very advanced, serious players and composers. This is a Nationally sponsored event. State winners compete at a Regional level, then National level, if advanced. Performance levels are Junior High, Senior High, and Collegiate. A completely memorized program consisting of pre-approved classical repertoire covering Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary Musical Eras must be a minimum of 30 minutes long. Original compositions must be accurately transcribed and recorded.
Place: ASU or UofA
Fee: $80-$100
Date: Early-Mid November (Saturday)Purpose: To give the student the opportunity to perform various movements of a sonatina before a judge in a private audition. Sonatina’s must be chosen from a provided Repertoire List. Each student will receive a written critique and a bronze, silver, or gold medal, or a participant’s ribbon. A Gold Medal Winners Recital and awards ceremony is held the day following the auditions to honor all participants.
Place: varies
Fee:$15-$20
Date: Early December (Saturday)Purpose: The purpose of this event is to advertise the Phoenix Music Teachers Association by highlighting the talents of its students. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Holiday Spirit. Students should come prepared with one or two polished pieces (preferably memorized). Vocal, ensemble, and other instrumental pieces are strongly encouraged. Most students play a Holiday centered piece but classical numbers are also encouraged.
Place: Paradise Valley Mall
Fee: $8
Date: Early FebruaryPurpose: Sponsored by the Paradise Valley Unified School District, this event is primarily for students K-8 participating in choral, orchestral, or band programs. The event was also made available for private piano students, provided their teacher resided in the PV School District. This is a wonderful opportunity for students of all levels--particularly elementary. One piece is polished, memorized and performed for a single judge. Comments are given and a grade of Superior, Excellent, Good, or Fair is received. All participants receive certificates and ribbons. It is a great, low pressure opportunity to receive positive feedback. I encourage all students K-8 to participate.
Place: Greenway Middle School
Fee: $5
Date: Late FebruaryPurpose: To provide a fun opportunity for private piano students to perform in an ensemble/concert setting. Twelve Grand pianos are placed on a stage and students perform their number with a conductor. Students are paired with a duet partner and assigned a specified piece (Primo OR Secondo). The teacher will place students in a group based on ability to play the piece up to tempo and ability to FOLLOW A CONDUCTOR. This is not a solo “showcase” opportunity. A general evaluation rehearsal will be held in Late January and four subsequent group rehearsals will be held during the month of February. There is a dress rehearsal the morning of the concert. Students participating 5 years or more receive special recognition in the program and a trophy.
Place: Central High School
Fee: $12
Date: mid MarchPurpose: To provide opportunities for students to polish and perform 2 select pieces. Students receive certificates, helpful feedback from adjudicators, and earn points each year toward trophies. You may enter more than one event, which include: Solo piano (Junior Festival), Duo piano, Trio piano, Hymn playing, Concerto, Theory, and other instrumental categories.
Place: ASU
Fee: $12
Date: Mid AprilPurpose: To give the instrumental or vocal student the opportunity to perform solo repertoire in a formal recital setting. All participants receive certificates. A maximum of three students per division may receive cash awards based on availability of funds.
Place: varies
Fee: $15-$20
Date: Late April, Early MayPurpose: To provide a formal recital experience for all of my students. The Spring Recital will showcase the talents of all students and recognition will be given to those who participated in other events throughout the year. Memorization is strongly encouraged. Exceptions are at my discretion only. More formal attire is requested. Awards given and refreshments served.
Place: Steinway of Phoenix
Fee: $0
Check with individual school PTA’s to get specific requirements. A specific Theme is chose every year. The Music category involves composing a song (based on the theme), recording and notating the song. My studio has had many winners in this category including local, state and even two national winners.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of all performance opportunities. This includes church and school choir concerts, talent shows, family performances, etc