FESTIVALS
Federation chapters hold annual "festivals", at which time students play two pieces in front of a judge, and are graded Superior, Excellent, Very Good, etc. MTGBR holds our festivals at LSU School of Music and in Baker, LA.
This is not a competition-- but rather an adjudication. Judges are respected teachers that do not know the students involved. The judging involved is similar to taking a test at school, in that the judge is watching to see that the student knows the music, is using appropriate hand position, and musical nuances called for in the music. If students are prepared (and have practiced!), they should do quite well.
Students get a certificate just for 'living through the experience', and earn points toward a trophy. After 3 or more years, they can earn their first trophy. As many as 5 trophies can be earned by the time they graduate from high school, with each trophy being successively larger!
Many students work toward several trophies simultaneously-- for solos, ensembles, hymns, etc. Each instrument has several categories available!
In festivals held by MTGBR, students play privately in front of a judge. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform in front of someone who will probably make the same comments their teacher has made! Plus it gives students a deadline to truly learn their music-- which is necessary with our busy students!
Festivals give students confidence and goals to work for. Recitals are then held by teachers so that everyone can enjoy the fruits of their practice!!
Federation chapters hold annual "festivals", at which time students play two pieces in front of a judge, and are graded Superior, Excellent, Very Good, etc. MTGBR holds our festivals at LSU School of Music and in Baker, LA.
This is not a competition-- but rather an adjudication. Judges are respected teachers that do not know the students involved. The judging involved is similar to taking a test at school, in that the judge is watching to see that the student knows the music, is using appropriate hand position, and musical nuances called for in the music. If students are prepared (and have practiced!), they should do quite well.
Students get a certificate just for 'living through the experience', and earn points toward a trophy. After 3 or more years, they can earn their first trophy. As many as 5 trophies can be earned by the time they graduate from high school, with each trophy being successively larger!
Many students work toward several trophies simultaneously-- for solos, ensembles, hymns, etc. Each instrument has several categories available!
In festivals held by MTGBR, students play privately in front of a judge. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform in front of someone who will probably make the same comments their teacher has made! Plus it gives students a deadline to truly learn their music-- which is necessary with our busy students!
Festivals give students confidence and goals to work for. Recitals are then held by teachers so that everyone can enjoy the fruits of their practice!!