OVERVIEW

 Scheduled for the first two Saturdays in December, we invite your students to prepare and perform a piece to be evaluated by one

of our fantastic adjudicators.  Your student will receive verbal

feedback at the conclusion of their performance in addition to written feedback using our evaluation rubrics.   While students

are not asked to play scales or sight read, they will be

expected to perform the entire piece or movements

as outlined on our repertoire page.  

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ELIGIBILITY FOR CONCERT FESTIVAL
Students who wish to be considered for The NEMFA Concert Festival, must perform a piece from our extensive repertoire lists.  These students will receive a rating that will be used to select the top performers. These students will be invited to participate in the

NEMFA Concert Festival as a member of the band, chorus,

orchestra orjazz ensemble March. 

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ADJUDICATION ACCOMPANIMENT REQUIREMENTS

Vocalist may choose to perform with an accompaniment recording

OR may choose to bring an accompanist (pianist) with them to their audition.  Instrumentalists may choose to perform their piece without accompaniment OR may bring an accompanist of their choice.  Students must indicate their accompanist name on the

registration form.  NEMFA will provide keyboards or pianos

for each adjudication room hosting a live accompanist. ​​

 

COMMENTS ONLY OPTION​​​​

Students are also welcome to perform a piece of their choice for comments only.  These students will not be given a score, nor considered for the concert festival but will receive valuable feedback from their adjudicator and comments on the adjudication sheet.

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WHO CAN REGISTER STUDENTS?​

Any public or private school music teacher, private lesson teacher, parent/guardian, or music ensemble director can become a NEMFA Member and sponsor a student for the Solo and Ensemble Adjudication Festival and/or the Concert festival.  The process is as simple as filling out a membership form, then paying the annual membership fee. Once you are an active NEMFA Member, you will be able to register your student musician for our festivals. 

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For more specific/detailed  information,
see the rules and regulations link below.

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