Auditions Festival
Sunday March 15, 2020 1pm-7pm
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
Entry fees: $18 per entry for students of OhioMTA members and CCM Prep Faculty
$27 per entry for students of non-members
Registration CLOSED
The Auditions Festival is an adjudicated event for piano and voice students. Students perform in front of a judge in a closed audition (except for advanced level piano students who perform in an open recital format with 2 judges).
Students receive a comment sheet, a score, and a corresponding ribbon or medal. In addition, the top scores in each category will receive an Honors Trophy (see photos of awards below).
Piano is divided into 9 difficulty levels. Voice is divided according to age and genre.
Students may enter more than one piece/song and may enter in multiple divisions (piano and vocal). However, they are only eligible for 1 trophy per division.
Gold, silver, and bronze medals
Honors Trophy
Event Information
Piano Division
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Open to piano students from kindergarten through twelfth grade who have studied a minimum of 6 months with their current teacher.
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Pieces MUST be played from memory.
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Students may enter more than one piece and may enter in multiple levels; however, they will only be eligible for one trophy.
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A published copy of the music, with measures numbered, is to be provided for the judge at the time of performance.
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All music must be in accordance with the federal copyright laws.
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All participating teachers must volunteer 3 hours (or send someone in their place). Please indicate volunteer preferences on application.
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Volunteers will be given FREE PARKING!
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9 levels: Primer, Beginner, Elementary, Early Intermediate, Intermediate, Late Intermediate, Early Advanced, Advanced I, Advanced II (refer to repertoire guidelines and repertoire list for more information).
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Primer through Early Advanced: Performers are scheduled for a private audition with a judge.
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Advanced I and Advanced II: Performers are scheduled in open recitals with 2 judges.
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Performers will receive comments, a score/rating, and the appropriate ribbon or medal.
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Those receiving the highest scores in their level will receive a special Honors Trophy.
Vocal Division
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Open to vocal students ages 10-18 as of 3/15/2020.
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Participants must have studied a minimum of six months with their present teacher.
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One memorized vocal solo from the standard literature including folk songs, art songs, arias, popular music, and musical theater.
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Students may enter more than one song; However, students are only eligible for one trophy.
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A published copy of the music, with measures numbered, is to be provided for the judge at the time of performance.
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Participants MUST provide their own accompanist, one will not be provided. Pre-recorded tracks are prohibited.
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Warm-up rooms are not guaranteed but will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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All music must be in accordance with the federal copyright laws.
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All participating teachers must volunteer 3 hours (or send someone in their place). Please indicate volunteer preferences on application.
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Volunteers will be given FREE PARKING!
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Participants are scheduled for a private audition with a judge.
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Performers will receive comments, a score/rating, and the appropriate ribbon or medal.
Download the Piano Repertoire List:
Download the Piano Repertoire Guidelines:
REGISTRATION
Registration CLOSED
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OR
2. Download, print, and mail the application form. (CLICK HERE)