Recitals and Performance Opportunities________________
Recitals and performances are scheduled throughout the year to provide an opportunity for students to share their music with others. Recitals can help build the student's self-confidence, and hearing the performances of other students can sometimes provide great inspiration. In addition, there are opportunities for students to participate in local competitions and festivals. Many students also participate in their school talent shows.
Please check this page frequently for upcoming recitals and music festivals.
Upcoming Events
National Federation of Music Festivals - March 2025 - Littleton, Co
Winter Holiday Recital - December 2024
At the Colorado Music Federation events, piano students may participate in any of the following events: Solo piano, Piano duet, Piano trio, American Patriotic and Folk Song Event, and Theory Exam.
In the solo piano event the student plays two memorized pieces. One piece must be selected from the Federation's list of required compositions, and there are some limitations involved for the selection of the choice piece also.
The student must submit an application approximately 8-10 weeks prior to the festival date, and there is an entry fee of $30 for each event the student selects. When the student submits their application, they must submit the pieces that they are playing in the festival. These pieces cannot be changed after they have been approved. Students must play each piece as written and cannot make changes or alter the composition in any way.
The student must own the sheet music or book in which the pieces are published. The student must bring his/her music with them to the festival and present it to the judges at the time of the performance. Once we select a composition for your student, I will order the sheet music for you if I do not already have it on hand. The Music Federation will use the same list of required pieces for four years, 2025-2028 so if students hear pieces at the festival that they would enjoy playing, it is possible that they could play that piece the next year.
Students can earn points toward trophies during the March festival. Points can accumulate from one year to the next. They must accumulate 15 points for the First Cup. A Superior rating earns 5 points toward a trophy. Excellent is 4 points, Satisfactory is 3 points. They must accumulate an additional 15 points to secure the Six Year Cup
Regional
Recent Events
Spring Recital - May 2024 - 25 Students participated at this Spring Recital.
Winter Holiday Recital - December 2023 - 25 Students participated at the Holiday Recital
Spring Recital - May 2023 - 29 students participated at this Spring Recital
Winter Holiday Recital - December 2022 - 26 Students participated at this Holiday Recital
Spring Recital - May 19, 2021-33 students participated at this Spring Recital
- Awards Ceremony following the Performances.
Winter Holiday Recital 2021 - at Wash Park Music and Arts Center- 30 Students participated in the Holiday Recital -
Please check this page frequently for upcoming recitals and music festivals.
Upcoming Events
National Federation of Music Festivals - March 2025 - Littleton, Co
Winter Holiday Recital - December 2024
At the Colorado Music Federation events, piano students may participate in any of the following events: Solo piano, Piano duet, Piano trio, American Patriotic and Folk Song Event, and Theory Exam.
In the solo piano event the student plays two memorized pieces. One piece must be selected from the Federation's list of required compositions, and there are some limitations involved for the selection of the choice piece also.
The student must submit an application approximately 8-10 weeks prior to the festival date, and there is an entry fee of $30 for each event the student selects. When the student submits their application, they must submit the pieces that they are playing in the festival. These pieces cannot be changed after they have been approved. Students must play each piece as written and cannot make changes or alter the composition in any way.
The student must own the sheet music or book in which the pieces are published. The student must bring his/her music with them to the festival and present it to the judges at the time of the performance. Once we select a composition for your student, I will order the sheet music for you if I do not already have it on hand. The Music Federation will use the same list of required pieces for four years, 2025-2028 so if students hear pieces at the festival that they would enjoy playing, it is possible that they could play that piece the next year.
Students can earn points toward trophies during the March festival. Points can accumulate from one year to the next. They must accumulate 15 points for the First Cup. A Superior rating earns 5 points toward a trophy. Excellent is 4 points, Satisfactory is 3 points. They must accumulate an additional 15 points to secure the Six Year Cup
Regional
Recent Events
Spring Recital - May 2024 - 25 Students participated at this Spring Recital.
Winter Holiday Recital - December 2023 - 25 Students participated at the Holiday Recital
Spring Recital - May 2023 - 29 students participated at this Spring Recital
Winter Holiday Recital - December 2022 - 26 Students participated at this Holiday Recital
Spring Recital - May 19, 2021-33 students participated at this Spring Recital
- Awards Ceremony following the Performances.
Winter Holiday Recital 2021 - at Wash Park Music and Arts Center- 30 Students participated in the Holiday Recital -
