Student Programs
Fall Festival 2008-2009
Celebrating Music of the Contemporary Era
| Co-chair: | Cynthia Duckworth Notebynote@kc.rr.com 913-962-0227 |
Enrollment, Recital Scheduling, and Awards |
| Co-chair: | Ellen Curtin Ellenc843@sbcglobal.net 816-734-8960 |
Adjudication and Volunteers |
| Location: | Schmitt Music Center, Toon Shop, and Vaccaro's Piano & Organ | |
| Dates: | October 17-19, 2008 | |
| Friday, October 17: Strings and Adult Piano | Schmitt Music | |
| Saturday, October 18: Elementary K-5 and Middle School grades 6-8 | Schmitt Music or Toon Shop | |
| Sunday, October 19: High School grades 9-12 and Vocal | Schmitt Music and Vaccaro's (Toon Shop if needed) | |
| Deadline: | September 3, 2008 | This is BEFORE our September meeting |
Program Description
The Fall Festival requires the performance of one memorized piece of literature for an adjudicator. (Adult categories may use music.) Performances are open to the public. Each student will receive a written evaluation, rating and certificate. In addition, a student earns a ribbon and points toward a Fall Festival Award plaque engraved with his or her name and the year in which the award was received. A minimum of twelve points must be earned to receive a plaque.
| Rating | Points | Ribbon |
| Highest Honors | 4 points | Purple Ribbon |
| High Honors | 3 points | Blue Ribbon |
| Honors | 2 points | Red Ribbon |
| Honorable Mention | 1 point | White Ribbon |
Repertoire: This year the Fall Festival will celebrate music of the Contemporary Era, which includes both foreign and domestic composers. Literature from composers that have been published and reviewed (but is not from pedagogy material), is acceptable. Please check dates for composers that are in question. E-mail Cynthia Duckworth if you have a question about a composer.
Rules: Entrants have a time limit of five minutes. It is permissible to play two shorter pieces or movements as long as the five-minute time limit is not exceeded. Teachers, please be exact in timing pieces. No method book pieces will be allowed. Transcriptions and arrangements will not be allowed for piano entries. No photocopies will be allowed. Each student must have his or her own music.
Registration
Eligibility and Fees: Completed enrollment forms must be submitted by mail. Click here for information/teacher work form and enrollment form. Please write clearly and be accurate in spellings. There is no guarantee that special requests will be honored or changes in the schedule will be made after the schedule has been completed. Please notify Cynthia Duckworth of any cancellations in writing or by e-mail.
All entries and checks must be postmarked by September 3, 2008. No late entries will be accepted. The fee is $15.00 per student and is non-refundable. Please make one check, payable to KCMTA, for the number of students times $15.00 and mail it to Cynthia Duckworth, along with the teacher work form and the enrollment form. Enrollment is not complete until the fee is paid. Send all questions in writing via e-mail or via U.S.mail. Packets will be available at the October meeting.