PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
2010-2011
Students play one non-memorized piece at this “student only” event held at my home. See enclosed (purple) announcement about this event.
Each student plays 2 memorized pieces. I have tentatively schedule one of the two Recitals for
Hymns: 2 non-memorized hymns with a judge’s rating given.
Duets: 2 non-memorized duets with another student, with a judge’s rating given.
Theory Test: A written test in advancing levels.
Entry Fee for each category: Ranges from $8.50 to $18.00*
Performance of 2 memorized solo pieces with a judge’s rating given.
Entry Fee: Ranges from $8.50 to $18.00*
LOCAL LEVEL:
STATE LEVEL: Friday & Saturday, May 13/14, 2011 at
Students perform 3 memorized solo pieces AND keyboard theory with ratings given in both performance and theory. The state level is limited to students who are 5th grade and older, and who have received the highest rating (Outstanding) in BOTH performance and theory. The theory portion is not required at the state level.
Entry Fee: $20 each for local and state level
*”Entry Fee: Ranges from $8.50 to $18.00” indicates that fees are based on the number of events entered and the Gold Cup level applicable to the student.
THE PIANO STUDIO OF LISA BELK
NEW FESTIVAL POLICY, 2010-2011
In the past I have encouraged students to participate in as many of the festival opportunities as they have desired. However, doing so can lead to a shortage of lesson time for the student to learn, stalling their progress. So much time goes into learning the “right” pieces that unfortunately the student’s needs take a back seat to the special pieces.
Therefore effective with the 2010 – 2011 school year, I am creating a “festival policy” within my studio. Students will receive an “INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE” in each of the festivals anywhere from two to four months prior to the festival. These “invitations” will be based on length of study, lesson length, practice habits, and rate of progress. I will prefer that students have had at least 2 full years of piano study before considering a festival. Most students who only receive a 30 minute lesson do not have spare time in their lesson to plan for a festival. Students who do not show consistent practice habits will not be rewarded with the opportunity to work on only a few special pieces for a festival. Lastly, even some students who are working very diligently may not need to stop their flow of progress to accommodate festival requirements.
NOTE: The Fall Piano Party and Spring Recitals need no invitation to participate.