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
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