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Piano Festival
Piano Festival
The 2008 Piano Festival will be held on November 1, 2008 at the University Center for the Arts, on the Colorado State University Campus, 1400 Remington. The requirement is an original piano piece from any composer born in Russia or a former Solviet Bloc Country, and another piece of contrasting style.
The Loveland/Ft. Collins Piano Festival has been an annual event since 1991 and is one of the highlights of the year. It is held on the second Saturday in November and is for Intermediate (at least level six of the Achievement Day guidelines) and Advanced Students. Each student plays two pieces of contrasting style period, with one from the style chosen for focus that year Baroque, Classical, Dances, etc. There are two tracks: Competitive (music is to be memorized) and Non-competitive (student may use music). The pieces are played in open audition for two judges. Students are placed in groups of 6 - 8, according to their level, and the judges pick up to two "winners" in each group who will then perform one piece in an afternoon recital. Judges may designate students as "Honorable Mention," but these students do not perform in the recital. A student entered as Non-competitive is not eligible to win or to play in the recital, but will receive a professional, written critique.
A committee of Fort Collins and Loveland teachers organize the event each year. There is a registration fee due in early October. Teachers of participating students serve as monitors and also bring a dish for a luncheon for teachers and judges.
To Participate:
1. Plan ahead and assign pieces during the summer to students who qualify. It takes time to memorize and perfect two selections.
2. Obtain registration forms by clicking 2008 Information at the top of this page. Follow the instructions and turn in the required forms by the deadline date, usually early October.
3. Contact parents about the event so they can check their calendar and are prepared to pay the registration fee.
4. Clear your calendar so that you can spend the day at the Festival. This is a great time to listen to good music and learn new repertoire!
A committee of Fort Collins and Loveland teachers organize the event each year. There is a registration fee due in early October. Teachers of participating students serve as monitors and also bring a dish for a luncheon for teachers and judges.
To Participate:
1. Plan ahead and assign pieces during the summer to students who qualify. It takes time to memorize and perfect two selections.
2. Obtain registration forms by clicking 2008 Information at the top of this page. Follow the instructions and turn in the required forms by the deadline date, usually early October.
3. Contact parents about the event so they can check their calendar and are prepared to pay the registration fee.
4. Clear your calendar so that you can spend the day at the Festival. This is a great time to listen to good music and learn new repertoire!
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