Performance Rules and Guidelines

Branch Guidelines and Fees for Recitals and Festivals

1. Recitals and festivals are open to students of active and provisional members in good standing in the branch. Keyboard and instrumental students are eligible until they become 19 years of ages. Vocalists are eligible until they become 25 years of age. After that they are welcome to perform in Adult Recitals. 2. Teachers are… Read More

Contemporary Music Festival – Rules and Guidelines

1. All rules under “Branch Guidelines and Fees” apply to this festival unless they conflict with the specific rules for this Festival. 2. The purpose of the Contemporary Festival is for the exploration of new art music. This festival is for students in grades K-12. Repertoire should be Level III or higher. Students may play… Read More

Classical-Romantic Festival – Rules and Guidelines

1. All rules under “Branch Guidelines and Fees” apply to this festival unless they conflict with the specific rules for this Festival. 2. The Classical and Romantic Festival is not a competition, but will be adjudicated. 3. The time limit for each performer is six minutes. Student may perform any number of pieces by any… Read More

Certificate of Merit Honors Festival – Rules and Guidelines

1. All rules under “Branch Guidelines and Fees” apply to this festival unless they conflict with the specific rules for this festival. 2.  The Festival is for students who were awarded honors in the Certificate of Merit program. 3. To qualify for Branch Honors, students must: Be Level IV or higher Receive a Good or… Read More

Branch Scholarship Competition – Rules and Guidelines

1.  All rules under “Branch Guidelines and Fees’ apply to the Scholarship Competition unless they conflict with the specific rules for this Competition. 2. The Competition is open to students of SFEV Branch Active members, only. The teacher must be the primary teacher on record. 3.  Students will have studied at least 6 months with… Read More

Spring Festival – Rules and Guidelines

1.  All rules under “Branch Guidelines and Fees” apply to this Festival unless they conflict with the specific rules for this Festival. 2. The Spring Festival is a general recital as well as a showcase for the winners of the scholarship competition, and for student composers. 3.  Performances are limited to eight minutes per student… Read More

Recital Rules for Performers, Family and others in Attendance

Before each recital, teachers should review these MTAC SFEV recital guidelines and relay them to students, parents and others who may attend. Dress:Performers are expected to be neatly groomed and appropriately dressed for recitals. A blouse/skirt, dress, or dressy pants and blouse are suggested for girls, collared dress shirt and pants for boys. No jeans,… Read More

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