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Francie's Youth Piano Competition

Fundraising Recital for the Non-profit Organization

 

Francie's Piano Lessons is proud to present "Francie's Youth Piano Competition"          

All proceeds will go towards the cash prizes and organizing of the youth piano competition. 

 

Where:  St. Andrews the Apostle Church

                800 Taylor Drive

                Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635

 

When:   Saturday, November 12th, 2022 at 9 A.M.

 

Cost:      $10.00 per person

Open to pianists aged 12 and under

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

 

Ages 18 and under

 

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Level 8

Level 9

Level 10

Level 11/12

 

$10 Application Fee

 

Prize money offered!

Misson

 

Francie’s Youth Piano Competition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the continued growth and development of young pianists living in the Sierra Vista area.

 

This competition was established by Francilia Schofield in 2006 to inspire and award our local piano students for their hard work and to encourage them at their tender age to persevere with their music studies.

 

The annual event is presented in conjunction with the Cochise Music Teachers Association. Competitors are judged based on their stage presence and individual performances, which include key aspects such as rhythm, speed, memory, articulation and expression.

Rules and Regulations
 

  • Applications must be received by no later than 6:00 P.M.  on October 7th , 2023.

 

  • Applicants will be no older than 12 years of age as of November 11th, 2023 for levels 1 through 4, and age 18 by the same date for levels 5 through 12.

 

  • Applicant may enter only one level per year.

 

  • All Applicants must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time.

 

  • Applicants will be notified of their scheduled times by October 15th, 2022.

 

  • If an applicant wished to withdraw from the competition, he or she must notify Francilia Schofield immediately.

 

  • Performances order will be determined by a random drawing.

 

  • Please submit 2 photocopies of music with application.

 

  • Appropriate performance attire is required for all contestants. Jeans and shorts will not be permitted.

 

  • First place winners and runner ups may not complete in the same division during the 2024 competition, except for combined  level 11/12.

 

  • First place winners MUST perform at the piano recital (Date to be announced) in the following year.

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  • The judges decision is Final

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Repertoire Requirements

 

Music from both conventional and non-conventional repertoire for solo piano is permitted.  Arrangements of pieces that appear in Alfred’s Books, John Thomas Books, and Piano Adventures are permitted, as long as they meet the difficulty requirements for each level.

 

AGES 12 AND UNDER

 

LEVEL 1

  • Music does not have to be memorized

  • Time limit of 60 seconds

  • Minimum of 16 measures

  • Repeats are optional as long as the time limit id not surpassed

 

LEVEL 2

  • Music does not have to be memorized

  • Time limit of 90 seconds

  • Minimum of 16 measures

  • Repeats MUST be played

 

LEVEL 3 AND 4

  • Music MUST be memorized (Automatic disqualification if otherwise)

  • Time limit of 3 minutes

  • Minimum of 16 measures

  • Repeats MUST be played

 

AGES 18 AND UNDER

 

LEVEL 5 AND 6

  • Music MUST be memorized (Automatic disqualification if otherwise)

  • Time limit of 5 minutes

  • Minimum of 16 measures

  • Repeats are optional in order to make time constraints

  • Please include a photocopy of music with application

  • Please refer to the following recommended repertoire list for level 6:

 

LEVEL 7 and 8

  • Music MUST be memorized (Automatic disqualification if otherwise)

  • Time limit of 5 minutes

  • Minimum of 16 measures

  • Repeats are optional in order to make time constraints

  • Please include a photocopy of music with application

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  • LEVEL 9, 10 and 11/12

  • Music MUST be memorized (Automatic disqualification if otherwise)

  • Time limit of 8 minutes

  • Minimum of 16 measures

  • Repeats are optional in order to make time constraints

  • Please include a photocopy of music with application

Awards
 

(Ages 12 and under) LEVEL 1, 2, 3, & 4

 

1st place   $75.00 and Trophy

2nd place  $50.00

3rd place   $25.00

 

(Ages 18 and under) Level 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11/12

 

1st place   $75.00 and Trophy

2nd place  $50.00

3rd place   $25.00

Registration
 

 

Please click on the icon below to download and print the Registration Packet.

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