Synopsis: The Early Level Baroque/Classical Festival (ELBCF) provides an encouraging performance experience of 18th and early 19th Century music. It further promotes the appreciation and understanding of these two important musical periods through an evaluation by a qualified judge.
- Who may enter: Preparatory through level 6.
- Entry, Fee Payment, and Score Upload Deadline: 11:59 PM, Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Fee: $15.00 per performer.
- Date and Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Recital times will vary.
- Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA
Repertoire Requirements:
- Time Limit: Three minutes. A student may play one or two pieces by the same composer and/or a different composer as long as the combined time does not exceed 3 minutes. Students may be stopped if they go over the time limit.
- Music Allowed:Preparatory thru Six (6). Music written between 1600 through ca. 1830, Teachers may consult the CM syllabus for guidance. Contact the chairperson with questions regarding repertoire selections
- Memorization: Pianists may not use music during the performance. Other disciplines may use music as is customary to their discipline.
Dress Code and Decorum
Boys:
Wear slacks with a belt and a tucked-in button-up shirt with a collar. Jackets and ties are encouraged. Wear dress shoes (preferred) or black sneakers with black socks.
Girls:
Wear a dress, a skirt with a blouse, or dress slacks with a blouse. The dress or skirt must be knee-length or longer. Wear dress shoes (preferred) or black sneakers.
Not Allowed:
Do not wear shorts, T-shirts, blue jeans, sports uniforms, tight clothing, flip-flops, Crocs, or sneakers (exception: black sneakers).