Middle Tennessee

PianoFest 2020 - "Anything Goes!"

*Due to Covid-19, PianoFest 2020 will be a virtual event this year.

IMPORTANT DATES

• October 30 (Friday) - Application and Fees Due

• November 12 (Thursday) - YouTube videos and scores due by 11:59pm

2020 PianoFest Application link (google doc)

• Event description:

  • A non-competitive event open to students of all ages and levels in Middle Tennessee.

  • Students play a single-movement work or movement from a larger in front of an adjudicator for written comments​​, a rating, and possible medal or ribbon.

  • Theme: "Anything Goes!" - Any original work by a composer in the classical genre.  Children's teaching pieces are permitted, but need to be original.

  • Students are judged solely on their own playing, not in comparison to other entrants.

  • Ratings: Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good​​

    • Students receiving a rating of Superior will also receive a medal​​.

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• Eligibality and cost:​​​

  • Open to any student of an MTMTA teacher, as well as non-MTMTA teachers​

    • MTMTA member - $20 application fee​

    • Non-MTMTA member - $25 application fee

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• Application Information:​​ 

  • Online Application (google form) - due Friday, October 30.

  • Application Fee: Send check by October 30 to the address indicated on the application​​. 

  • YouTube links: Send to  by Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11:59pm.

  • Scores: Email scanned copies or photos of music by Nov. 12 at 11:59pm. Mainstream classical works do not need to be scanned. Measures should be numbered. 

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• Repertoire and requirements:​​​​

  • Any original single-movement work or movement from a larger work by any composer in the classical genre. Children's teaching pieces are permitted, but need to be original.

  • Multiple pieces can be entered if the total timing of all pieces falls underneath 8 minutes. An additional $15 fee will be required if the total timing is over 8 minutes.

  • Duets/ensembles are permitted. $30 per duet entry ($15 per student).

  • Repeats optional​​.

  • Memorization required for solo repertoire; not required for duets/ensembles. 

  • Please number measures in scanned scores.

  • Questions regarding repertoire may be directed to Sheri Harris.

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• Contact​

  • Sheri Harris, Festival Coordinator​

    • Sheri.stonerharris@mtsu.edu​