Dear Music Students, Parents and Music Instructors,
We are excited to announce the Spring Music Festival on Saturday April 24th, 2010 at the Metropolis School of Performing Arts! This will be a great opportunity for students to perform for adjudicators from all over the Chicago land area and receive valuable feedback and honor for your hard work and discipline.
Check-in will begin at 8:00am. Each student must check-in 30 minutes prior to his/her scheduled performance time. (Ensembles must arrange to check-in at the same time.) The adjudicated performances will take place between 9:00am – 12:30pm. Students will perform a 5 minute selection of their musical talents in front of a panel of judges. Students will be divided by discipline and ability level (beginner, intermediate or advanced) and adjudicated accordingly. The performance can include 1 or 2 short pieces, 1 movement of a sonata or concerto, or one 5 minute selection.
The judges will provide written feedback regarding each performance and students will receive special recognition for their achievements.
Online registration opens December 1st. Be sure to register early as there are a limited number of spaces available. Please carefully complete the online registration form. (Student’s skill level should be determined only by their teacher.)
All participants must register online at: http://metropolisarts.com/sopafestival
There is an entry fee of $15 per event. The entry fee must be paid on the day of the festival during Student Check-In beginning at 8:00am.
Though an accompanist is not mandatory, students wishing to perform with one must make their own arrangements. For a list of accredited accompanists please contact Lesley Swanson, Music School Administrator at 847.577.5982 ext. 240 or lswanson@metropolisarts.com.
Students’ performance times will be posted at the Metropolis School of Performing Arts as well as on our blog, www.metropolisarts.com/sopanews, on Monday April 5th.
This is sure to be an exciting and fulfilling event! As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on April 24th!