Solo and Ensemble festival is an opportunity for students to
prepare a piece and perform in front of a professional musician adjudicator.
Students may choose to play a solo or can work with other students and perform
in a duet, trio, quartet or other small ensemble.
Students who have private lessons are encouraged to play a
solo. Your instructor will help you select a piece.
If you would like to be part of a duet or other small
ensemble, Ms. Sunmark has music to select from.
The festival will be held at Beaver Lake Middle School this
year on Saturday, March 12th. Students will be given a 10 minute
time slot. You should plan to arrive at BLMS at least 30 minutes prior to your
performance time. You will be directed to a warm up room and then to your
performance room. You may arrive at the performance room early and watch other
performances and are encouraged to stay and watch a few performances after
yours. There are very few people in the performance space. Typically your
family and possibly a few other students who have just performed or will be
performing plus your adjudicator and Ms. Sunmark.
After your performance your adjudicator will give you
feedback. You will also receive a certificate with a gold, silver or bronze
rating. This is not a competition. Every student performing has the possibility
of receiving a gold rating.
This is an excellent and fun opportunity for musical growth.
The preparation of the piece is the fun part and the performance is the icing
on the cake.
Please let Ms. Sunmark know by January 22nd if
you are interested in participating in the festival this year. You will have a
registration form to fill out. There is a minimal cost for participation. Solos
are $17 and small ensembles are $17 plus $2 per student performing. Most solos
also have a piano accompaniment. Please see Ms. Sunmark if you need an
accompanist recommendation.
Please contact Ms. Sunmark if you have any questions. sunmarkk@issaquah.wednet.edu
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