Event Chairs:
Haeyoung Kim(404) 956-4329 / [email protected]
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Elena Dorozhkina (817) 403-3870 / [email protected]
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The annual Atlanta Piano Festival is designed to give students of all ages, levels and abilities the opportunity to perform and be evaluated by an impartial judge for positive reinforcement, so that they will be encouraged to continue their musical studies. First year beginners will find it just as rewarding as advanced students. The Janice Broadhurst award of $75 will be presented to a best performer by a judge's discretion. |
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Dates & Location:
Location:
England Piano: 3740 Dekalb Technology Pkwy suite a, Atlanta, GA 30340
Event Date:
February 10, 2024, 12:30pm-5pm
Postmark Deadline:
January 22, 2024
Online Application Deadline:
January 26, 2024
Online Registration:
To register online, please follow the steps below as many times as necessary per student applicant.
1) Download and save the Judge's Form.
1) Download and save the Judge's Form.
2) Fill out the Judge's Form once per student.
3) Make sure to "save as" each time you complete the form per student, labeling the file by the student's name.
4) Fill out the online Entry Form below, once per student. When prompted, you will upload the Judge's Form for each student.
3) Make sure to "save as" each time you complete the form per student, labeling the file by the student's name.
4) Fill out the online Entry Form below, once per student. When prompted, you will upload the Judge's Form for each student.
5) Proceed to Payments below.
Regular Registration:
Applicants selected to apply by mail have to submit Application Form, Judge's Comment Sheet, and check with Entry Fee to the person identified in the Application Form.
Participant Fees & Payments:
All fees are non-refundable. To make online payments, please add all student fees to cart along with any teacher fees (if applicable) before proceeding to checkout. Enter the total number of students in the quantity box.
Payments accepted through:
Registration fees can be paid online or checks can be made out to Atlanta Music Teachers Association and mailed to the Festival Chair - Haeyoung Kim, 3605 Milton Park DR Alpharetta GA 30022.
Rules & Regulations:
Teacher Requirements - Teachers should submit an appropriate Music Festival Application Form (Piano Solo / Concerto / Piano Duet) and Judge’s Comment Sheet for each student (teachers fill in all the parts except RATING). Both forms are available to fill in online or can be downloaded, printed out, filled in, and mailed to the Chairperson. Teachers who are not members of AMTA pay $40 and work at the event. Members of AMTA who have not attended at least one meeting in the previous six months pay a fee of $30 and work at the event to enter their students. The Teacher’s Fee should be paid to AMTA and mailed to the Festival Chair - Haeyoung Kim, 3605 Milton Park DR Alpharetta GA 30022.
Teachers registering 1-3 students must work 12:30-3:00pm or 3:00-5:30pm shift; teachers registering 4+ students must work full day, approximately 12:30-5:30pm shift. If a teacher is unable to work his/her time shift, a qualified substitute is acceptable upon Chairperson’s confirmation by the postmarked date, otherwise a $50 fee is required to be made and paid to the festival’s chairperson directly. Entrants’ parents will not be accepted for teacher’s substitute. Time preference for a teacher’s work at the festival must be marked in the Application Form. Later time requests will not be accepted. Teachers will be provided in advance with the information about their assignments. A lunch will be provided to teachers who work a full day at the event.
Teachers are held responsible for educating their students on the procedures of the event. Please take the time to communicate these rules and regulations with your students and their parents/guardians.
Scheduling - Chairperson must be notified of any scheduling needs at the time of submitting applications.
Repertoire - Two contrasting solo or two duet pieces, or any movement of a concerto. Memorization is required only for Category C. The other categories do not require memorization. Please submit a music score with numbered measures to a judge. Selections may be made from GMEA Guild Federation. No copies please, only the original printed score. Arrangements/pop considered, please contact chair to discuss.
Ratings - Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good. Superior is the highest. Written comments will be given by a judge. Students will receive a certificate showing category & rating. Superiors will receive a gold seal on their certificate or a special kind of certificate.
Categories
Parents and Students - Please respect the teachers and AMTA Board members. It is improper to criticize those working to make this event a success. Any concerns should be directed privately to the coordinator. Inappropriate discussion can lead to disqualification from the event. Students should be dressed in semiformal or business attire. Students wearing inappropriate attire such as jeans, sneakers, and flip flops will be disqualified.
Students must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their performance. Students must check-in, receive a form to give to a judge (Judge's Comment Sheet), and get directions to warm-up & judge's rooms. After their warm-up, students should be awaiting their call near the judge’s room at least 3 minutes prior their performance time. Students will give their music (an original printed score with each measure numbered) and Judge’s Comment Sheet to a door monitor. After their performance, students must wait outside the room for the judge to return their music. Students will receive their music from a door monitor and then will proceed to a registration desk for a certificate. Students will be given their certificates shortly. Judge's Comment Sheets are held in folders for teachers. Teachers will be given Judge's Comment Sheets at the end of their shifts.
Parents will be asked to remain in a waiting area by the registration desk quietly, until the student will finish his/her performance. Judges’ decisions are final. Any comments or talking to judges regarding student’s rating prohibited.
Teachers registering 1-3 students must work 12:30-3:00pm or 3:00-5:30pm shift; teachers registering 4+ students must work full day, approximately 12:30-5:30pm shift. If a teacher is unable to work his/her time shift, a qualified substitute is acceptable upon Chairperson’s confirmation by the postmarked date, otherwise a $50 fee is required to be made and paid to the festival’s chairperson directly. Entrants’ parents will not be accepted for teacher’s substitute. Time preference for a teacher’s work at the festival must be marked in the Application Form. Later time requests will not be accepted. Teachers will be provided in advance with the information about their assignments. A lunch will be provided to teachers who work a full day at the event.
Teachers are held responsible for educating their students on the procedures of the event. Please take the time to communicate these rules and regulations with your students and their parents/guardians.
Scheduling - Chairperson must be notified of any scheduling needs at the time of submitting applications.
Repertoire - Two contrasting solo or two duet pieces, or any movement of a concerto. Memorization is required only for Category C. The other categories do not require memorization. Please submit a music score with numbered measures to a judge. Selections may be made from GMEA Guild Federation. No copies please, only the original printed score. Arrangements/pop considered, please contact chair to discuss.
Ratings - Superior, Excellent, Very Good, Good. Superior is the highest. Written comments will be given by a judge. Students will receive a certificate showing category & rating. Superiors will receive a gold seal on their certificate or a special kind of certificate.
Categories
- A - Less stringent evaluation for a first performing experience, or for students with special needs.
- B - Students of any age or level, performing standard repertoire.
- C - For students preparing for auditions, recitals, or competitions. This is the strictest of the three categories.
- D - Comments Only. Students will receive no grade or certificate in this category.
Parents and Students - Please respect the teachers and AMTA Board members. It is improper to criticize those working to make this event a success. Any concerns should be directed privately to the coordinator. Inappropriate discussion can lead to disqualification from the event. Students should be dressed in semiformal or business attire. Students wearing inappropriate attire such as jeans, sneakers, and flip flops will be disqualified.
Students must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their performance. Students must check-in, receive a form to give to a judge (Judge's Comment Sheet), and get directions to warm-up & judge's rooms. After their warm-up, students should be awaiting their call near the judge’s room at least 3 minutes prior their performance time. Students will give their music (an original printed score with each measure numbered) and Judge’s Comment Sheet to a door monitor. After their performance, students must wait outside the room for the judge to return their music. Students will receive their music from a door monitor and then will proceed to a registration desk for a certificate. Students will be given their certificates shortly. Judge's Comment Sheets are held in folders for teachers. Teachers will be given Judge's Comment Sheets at the end of their shifts.
Parents will be asked to remain in a waiting area by the registration desk quietly, until the student will finish his/her performance. Judges’ decisions are final. Any comments or talking to judges regarding student’s rating prohibited.
Thank you for participating in the Atlanta Piano Festival!
