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IMPORTANT DATES​

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DATE & TIME:

Saturday, February 22, 2025

 

VENUE:

William J. Huff Recital Hall

Claremont Community School of Music

951 West Foothill Blvd.

Claremont, CA 91711

 

APPLICATION PERIOD:

Friday, December 20, 2024 - Monday, January 20, 2025 

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Monday, January 20, 2025 

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FEES/DOCUMENTS DUE:   
Send by Monday, January 20, 2025  (not postmarked)

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ABOUT

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The 2025 Classical Music Festival aims to provide an opportunity for students to perform repertoires of the Classical period. 

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ELIGIBILITY​

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  1. The Festival is open to all members of the MTAC Pomona Valley branch. Only the primary teacher who meets with a student on a regular basis and provides most of the instruction can enter students. The student needs to have studied with that teacher for at least 6 months prior to this Festival.
     

  2. Failure to comply with the festival rules and guidelines will result in disqualifying the whole studio from this event.
     

  3. The student will be entered in the category according to their age as of FEBRUARY 22, 2025. A proof of age is required (ex. copy of birth certificate or passport).  All collected documents will be returned after the festival.
     

  4. ALL participating teachers are obligated to serve for the festival.

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APPLICATION​

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Applications will be submitted by teachers through Google forms.  The application form can be accessed by clicking the button immediately below or at the bottom of the page:

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In order to fill out the application, you will need to prepare the following information:

  • Applicant's Name

  • Division (Age)

  • Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

  • Parent/Student Email

  • Repertoire Title. Opus No., Key, Mvmt (if applicable)

  • Composer

  • Name of Collection or work (if applicable)

  • Duration

  • Teacher Name

  • Teacher's Email

  • Teacher's Phone Number

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Note:  Teachers will be required to send ONE check for all applicants in each respective studios as well as proof of age.

 

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Please send ONE check (made out to MTAC Pomona Valley Branch) & required documents to: 

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Rizia Lin, chair

24202 Delta Dr.

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

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APPLICATION FEE​

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$60

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FESTIVAL FORMAT​

We are delighted to be able to hold the 2025 Classical Music Festival in-person this year! ​

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REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT​

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  1. Students may perform any repertoire from the Classical period as listed in the 2012 MTAC Certificate of Merit piano syllabus. 
     

  2. Up to two pieces by the same composer and within the same suite or opus may be performed. However, time limits will be strictly observed.
     

  3. When the time limit is reached, students will be stopped without penalty.
     

  4. No cuts are allowed in any of the selections.
     

  5. SCORE:  Music with the first measure of each line numbered must be presented to the judges. Photocopied scores are not acceptable.  
     

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DIVISION & TIME LIMITS​

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The student will be entered in the category according to their age as of FEBRUARY 22, 2025. A proof of age is required (ex. copy of birth certificate or passport).  All collected documents will be returned after the festival.​

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DRESS CODE​

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  • Appropriate recital attire and shoes are required.

  • No casual clothes such as jeans, athletic shoes or flip-flops are allowed.

  • No skirts shorter than 2" above the knee are allowed.

  • No bare midriffs are allowed.

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AWARDS​

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Judges comment sheets as well any awards will also be sent to teachers as well. 

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Trophies will be awarded for First, Second, Third, Fourth place as well as Honorable Mention. ​

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rizia Lin at:  linlesson@yahoo.com

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