Gulf Coast Steinway Society
2015 AWARDS FESTIVAL FOR PIANO AND VOICE
TOTAL OF $5,000.00 IN PRIZES AWARDED
The Gulf Coast Steinway Society is a non-profit organization formed by Steinway Artist
Dr. Kadisha Onalbayeva and other individuals united in their devotion to strive to promote fine
music through education and piano performance along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi
and Florida. The Gulf Coast Steinway Society Awards Festival will take place at The University
of Mobile, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, Alabama on September 12th. Its purpose is to award
talented young piano and voice students and give them an opportunity to perform and work with
master teachers.
FORMAT OF THE FESTIVAL
Participants will perform two pieces of contrasting styles. Award winners will be selected on the
basis of their performance. The students’ teachers are encouraged to attend.
It will be open to the public. A master class will be provided the afternoon prior to the festival.
Space is limited, reservation is required.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be residents of the state of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi or be studying with
a teacher who is a resident of these states. The teacher must be a Steinway Society Member. The
fee is $35 to join the society.
Festival participants will be Middle School, High School and College levels.
Junior Level - Grades 6-8
Senior Level - Grades 9-12 (age limit 18)
College Level (Undergraduate students only in two categories: lower classman and upper
classman)
AWARDS
Three Gulf Coast Steinway Society Awards will be given for each category.
Honorable Mentions will be given at the discretion of the judges.
REPERTOIRE
Students will perform TWO contrasting styles:
Piano: Junior/ Senior Level (time limit 8-10 minutes)
1. Baroque, Classical or Romantic repertoire
2. One selection from Contemporary music.
Piano: College Level (time limit 10-15 minutes) (both lower classman & upper classman)
1. Baroque or Classical repertoire
2. Romantic or Contemporary repertoire
Voice: Senior Level (time limit 8 minutes)
1. One art song in English.
2. One selection from the Musical Theater repertoire.
Voice: College Level (time limit 10-12 minutes) (both lower classman & upper
classman)
1. One art song in English.
2. One art song in a foreign language.
All works must be memorized. Movements from larger works are acceptable.
You must provide a copy of your score.
APPLICATION
Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 15, 2015. We will
attempt to accommodate all applicants. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
APPLICATION FEE
There is an application/membership fee of $35.00. This is in addition to the
required teacher membership. Application package must include:
1. Application Form
2. Check in the amount of $35.00 - payable to Gulf Coast Steinway Society
3. Biography
Please send complete application package to:
Gulf Coast Steinway Society
1541 East I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36606
FESTIVAL DATES
September 12th on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Winners Concert September 12th at 7:00 p.m.
We wish all our applicants success in participating in The First Annual
Awards Festival.
If you have any questions, please call Christy Broussard Myers at 251-3448856.
GULF COAST STEINWAY SOCIETY
AWARDS FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 12TH 2015
APPLICATION FORM
NAME____________________________________ BIRTHDATE____________________
SCHOOL _____________________________________________________
LEVEL (school/college) _____________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________CITY_______________________ZIP______________
PHONE_______________________ EMAIL______________________________________
INSTRUCTOR______________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTORS ADDRESS_______________________CITY___________ ZIP_________
INSTRUCTORS PHONE/EMAIL_______________________________________________
REPERTOIRE TO BE PLAYED AT THE FESTIVAL: TWO CONTRASTING PIECES
WITH COMPOSER, TITLE, AND EXACT TIME.
1._____________________________________________________________________
2._____________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE ________________________________DAY__________
PARTICIPENT AND INSTRUCTOR WILL RECEIVE A SCHEDULE BY EMAIL.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE BIOGRAPHY. IT MUST BE POSTMARKED BY
AUGUST 5th, 2015. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Please send to:
Gulf Coast Steinway Society
1541 East I-65 service Road South
Mobile, AL 36606
251-344-8856
www.gulfcoaststeinwaysociety.org