PianoFest 2020 - "Anything Goes!"
*Due to Covid-19, PianoFest 2020 will be a virtual event this year.
IMPORTANT DATES
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October 30 (Friday) - Application and Fees Due
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November 12 (Thursday) - YouTube videos and scores due by 11:59pm

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Event description:
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A non-competitive event open to students of all ages and levels in Middle Tennessee.
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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.
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Theme: "Anything Goes!" - Any original work by a composer in the classical genre. Children's teaching pieces are permitted, but need to be original.
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Students are judged solely on their own playing, not in comparison to other entrants.
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Ratings: Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good
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Students receiving a rating of Superior will also receive a medal.
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Eligibality and cost:
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Open to any student of an MTMTA teacher, as well as non-MTMTA teachers
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MTMTA member - $20 application fee
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Non-MTMTA member - $25 application fee
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Application Information:
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Online Application (google form) - due Friday, October 30.
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Application Fee: Send check by October 30 to the address indicated on the application.
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YouTube links: Send to by Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11:59pm.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Duets/ensembles are permitted. $30 per duet entry ($15 per student).
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Repeats optional.
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Memorization required for solo repertoire; not required for duets/ensembles.
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Please number measures in scanned scores.
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Questions regarding repertoire may be directed to Sheri Harris.
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Contact
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Sheri Harris, Festival Coordinator
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Sheri.stonerharris@mtsu.edu
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