Register to Participate in the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition and Music Festival
by on Jan 14, 2022Who: Piano students ranging from 5th - 12th grades can register to compete in the youth piano competition, while all other musicians can register to perform in the music festival.
What: The competition will consist of two divisions. The junior division is open to students who are in grades 5-8. The senior division will be open to students who are in grades 9-12.
Junior Division: 5 to 15 minutes per performer
Senior Division: 10 to 15 minutes per performer
Selections: Contestants will be expected to prepare two contrasting pieces from the classical repertoire (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary), and perform them by memory.
Awards:
Grades 1st place 2nd place 3rd place
9 - 12 $500 $300 $200
5 - 8 $300 $200 $100
The winner will be invited to perform at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Bach to Blues Concert.
In addition to the awards listed above, a special award for local contestants will be handed out.
Grades 9-12 Grades 5-8
$250 $150
When: Sunday, March 6, 2022
Competition: 9:00 AM
Award Ceremony & Festival Concert: 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
- Adults must show proof of vaccination at the door
- Adults must have Photo ID
- Attendees must scan in before entering the Theater
- Masks will be required indoors
- Subject to change based on current Public Health Guidelines
Where: Â鶹´«Ã½ Theater at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy, CA 95020.
How: The deadline for entry is January 28, 2022. The entry fee is $20 for the piano competition, and $20 for the music festival. For applications, please visit www.gavilan.edu/academic/music/piano_comp.php.
Please mail applications and fees to:
Maria Amirkhanian
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Gilroy CA, 95020
For more information, email mamirkhanian@gavilan.edu.
Why: The competition is named after Marian Filice. Mrs. Filice was an active member in our community. She taught piano privately and was a huge supporter of the arts. Her passion for the piano inspired generations. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Music Program hopes that the competition will inspire young musicians in the community and encourage them to strive for musical excellence.
