The Young Musicians Festival provides adjudicated performance opportunities for students under 18 years of age who are receiving private instrumental and/or voice instruction.
Students are expected to prepare and perform two pieces from memory. These performances are adjudicated by two judges who score students' performances on a scale from one to five (1-5) and who provide written comments/feedback. Each performer receives a certificate for their participation. Points earned accrue every year and when 15 points have been acquired in a single category, students receive a gold cup. Points in excess accumulate toward a future gold cup. More information, including accessing syllabi, for each YMF Festival Division can be found in the drop down menu at the top of this page.
Eligibility to Participate
Students must be under 18 years of age
Applications must be filed by students' teachers.
Teachers must hold a current membership with the Schubert Club
Students must prepare two (2) pieces: one (1) from the YMF syllabus and one (1) piece of their choice which aligns with YMF competency levels
Appropriate performance attire must be worn at the YMF
Registration Details
Registration is open to students' teachers ONLY. All registrations must be submitted online. Payments made via credit card will not incur any extra fees.
Performance
Fee
Solo/Concerto/Composition
$30
Duo/Duet/Trio/Ensemble
$50
Quartet
$50
Special Requests*
Fee
DATE/VIDEO request Families with one student
$20
Families with more than one student participating
$30
*Students must inform their teachers of their special request. Special request fees are in addition to Performance Fees.
Complete information for the 2017 YMF is on the website: www.ymfestival.org The purpose of the Young Musicians Festival is to provide a noncompetitive performance environment for students of public school age. Teachers must be a member of the Schubert Club- non member teachers will submit a fee of $55. Students benefit by hearing other students of the same level perform, while practicing their performance skills by preparing two pieces from a YMF syllabus. These performances are adjudicated by two professionals who give written comments and a rating (1-5 points) on the students’ performances. Each performer receives a certificate according to their achievement rating. Points accumulate annually and are noted on the student's record. When 15 points have been acquired, the student receives a gold cup. Further points are accumulated toward a second or third gold cup. Any questions regarding applications should be directed to the YMF Chair, Registrar: Marjie Brake, 46 Glenarden Rd, Trumbull, Ct 06611 203-590-3448 Piano Chair: Marjie Brake [email protected] 203-590-3448 Voice Chair: Caroline Worra [email protected] 917-544-8124 Diane LaSala [email protected] 203-834-9943 Harp Chair: Wendy Kerner 203-554-0267 [email protected] !23 Composition Chair: James Kessler: [email protected] 914-843-3650 Flute Chair: Moira Schur Craw 203-762-1245 [email protected] Computer support: Steve Janofsky [email protected] Dates for YMF Piano: Saturday, March 11, 2018 Sunday, March 12, 2018 Saturday, March 18, 2018 Sunday March 19, 2018 1073 Benson Road, Fairfield, CT (Fairfield University) Voice: Saturday, January 28, 2018, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2018, 12 to 5 p.m. The Stanwich School 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich,CT Caroline Worra and Diane LaSala All other dates, places and fees will be announced on the website: www.ymfestival.org
Piano: Saturday, March 11, 2018 Sunday, March 12, 2018 Saturday, March 18, 2018 Sunday March 19, 2018 1073 Benson Road, Fairfield, CT (Fairfield University) Voice: Saturday, January 28, 2018, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2018, 12 to 5 p.m. The Stanwich School 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich,CT Caroline Worra and Diane LaSala All other dates, places and fees will be announced on the website: www.ymfestival.org
