Important Dates and Deadlines | Evaluations (non-competitive)

March 31, 2024

• Evaluations Registration + Payment Deadline

April 21, 2024

• In-Person Evaluations: Repertoire + Applied Skills

• Virtual Evaluations: Live Zoom Session with Evaluator + Repertoire & Score Submission Deadline

  • Live Session includes Applied Skills (Creative Skills, Chat with Evaluator, optional Project Exhibition)

  • Repertoire YouTube links + PDF score submitted via link above

  • Although not required, students are encouraged to submit videos early so evaluators will get to know you a little bit before the Live Session!​

• Artist Competition: Repertoire & Score Submission Deadline

April 13-28, 2024

• ALL Evaluations: Written Exam testing period (online)

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Important Dates and Deadlines | Artist Competition

April 21, 2024

• Artist Competition Registration + Video Submission Deadline

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Cash prizes available to 1st place winners of each age division!

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Results and certificates sent in late May.

Location

Evaluations (Virtual) | Zoom (Live Session) + YouTube Video Submissions (Repertoire)

Evaluations (In-Person) | Valley Christian Conservatory

Artist Competition (Virtual) | YouTube Video Submission

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Fees

Please see Syllabus for fee chart.

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MusicIN Evaluations are comprehensive evaluations available both in-person and virtually.  It covers topics and offers special opportunities not seen in most traditional evaluations.  Available for all instruments and voice.

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• Open Repertoire Selection: Three (3) pieces of student's choice from any genre
  (including arrangements/transcriptions, lead sheets, Classical/Pop/Jazz/Anime/Movie Music, etc.!)

• Creative Skills: One (1) "creative" work -- an improvisation, self-composed composition, playing from a lead sheet

• Communication Skills: A short Chat with Evaluator, including a chance for students to ask a question to evaluator

• Project Exhibition (optional): Give students a chance to showcase skills that combine music with other interests

• Written Exam: 50 points - Sections include Analysis (two pieces), Music History + Around the World, Ear Training, Critical Thinking Short Answer

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MusicIN Artist Competition is a competition for versatile performers including creative and communication skills.  Open to all instruments and voice.  Held virtually.  There are two divisions: Junior (ages 13 and under) and Senior (ages 14-22).  See syllabus above for full details.  Age determination date: April 23, 2023.

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• Versatility in Styles: Two pieces -- one fully-notated piece and one creative piece (a creative element such as improvisation, arranging, composition)

• Communication Skills: Competitors are encouraged to share Program Notes about each piece before performing

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Written feedback is provided for all contestants.

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Questions?  Please contact the Chair, Grant Kondo.