SYMF Newsletter • January 2021 • ANNOUNCING 2020–2021 WINTER Video Competition (Strings, Winds, Ensembles)

Southwestern Youth Music Festival

SYMF Newsletter • January 2021

ANNOUNCING

2020–2021 Winter Video Competition

(Strings, Winds, Ensembles)

Dear ,

Happy New Year!

I hope this email finds everyone safe and healthy.

The SYMF has continued to closely follow the impact the COVID19 virus has made, especially with the arts. We are committed to providing performance opportunities for students and are pleased that the SYMF can offer our competition (virtually) to the music community.

Announcing

2020–2021 WINTER Video Competition

Strings (violin, viola, cello)

Winds (flute/piccolo, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon)

Ensembles (chamber music, concerto for multiple soloists)

Application & Video Submission Deadline

February 25, 2021 (THU), 11:59pm PT

Application Portal Opens

January 25, 2021 (MON)

Rule & Regulations and Video Recording Guidelines available at

https://symf.org/video-competition/winter-video-competition

Age Eligibility as of January 1, 2021

Age Divisions through Age 19

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Donations

Please consider a donation to help SYMF continue offering performing opportunities to young musicians. Click here to make a donation.

SYMF understands the frustration that the current health situation has caused. Stay positive and we hope your students will participate in SYMF's first video competition!

Regards,

Way Wong

Executive Director

Southwestern Youth Music Festival

P.O.Box 10342

Torrance, CA 90505

info@symf.org

www.symf.org

A Special THANK YOU to our generous

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SYMF | Southwestern Youth Music Festival | www.symf.org

The Southwestern Youth Music Festival (SYMF), a 501c3 non-profit organization, is a music competition in Southern California that is offered once a year and runs two weekends (five days) in the summer, usually in mid-to-late July and/or early August.

There are categories for piano, strings (violin, viola, cello), and winds (flute, clarinet). Categories include opportunities for students to perform solo works, duets, ensemble repertoire, and concerto literature. Many categories accommodate the age and level of the student.