Open to all 6th – 12th grade band or orchestra students in the school district, the 2018 SMMUSD Solo & Small Ensemble Festival gives students the opportunity to perform in front of an adjudicator for feedback, a rating, and a certificate. Not only is it a great way to improve your playing, it's also good practice for auditioning and a strong addition to any college brag sheet!
The festival welcomes solos, duets, trios, quartets, quintets, etc. Pieces must be classical in nature. Students are encouraged to ask their private instructor, Mr. McKeown, or Mr. Sakow for help selecting an appropriate festival piece.
Application Instructions
1. All applications must be submitted online. Once the application has been submitted online, you have the option to pay with credit card or send in a check (made payable to "SMAPA-Orchestra") to cover the participation fee. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please be sure to turn in a copy of the application confirmation, which will be emailed to you after you submit your application, along with your participation fee.
The application must be submitted online and payment turned in by Monday, April 1.
2. All students performing solos with written piano accompaniment are expected to perform with an accompanist.
3. Be sure to contact and make arrangements with an accompanist BEFORE submitting your application.
2. Students will be scheduled in the order that their applications/payments have been received. While every attempt will be made to schedule students within their time preference, the morning time slots do tend to fill up quickly.
3. Students must provide the adjudicator with an original score on the day of the festival. Scores in the public domain from IMSLP are acceptable.
— including where to go, when to go, what to wear, how to prepare your score, and even performance tips!
