The purpose of the Young Musicians Festival is to provide a non-competitive performance environment for students of public school age. The $65 Teacher Fee provides access to the Festival and also an annual membership to the Schubert Club and its collaborative musical culture.
Students benefit by hearing other students of the same level perform, while practicing their performance skills by preparing two pieces from a YMF syllabus. These performances are adjudicated by two professionals who give written comments and a rating (1-5 points) on the students’ performances. Each performer receives a certificate according to their achievement rating. Points accumulate annually and are noted on the student's record. When 15 points have been acquired in a category, the student receives a gold cup. Further points are accumulated toward a second or third gold cup.
We are planning to have all the Young Musicians Festivals live this season.
Although we now have the capability to offer an online Festival, it is hoped that we will not have to use that option.
Any questions regarding applications should be directed to the YMF Registrar, Marjie Brake - 46 Glenarden Rd., Trumbull CT 06611
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Registration Deadline for
ALL YMF Festivals
All online registration and checks due for
Piano, Harp, Woodwind/Brass, Strings and Voice
Please refer to www.ymfestival.org (Marjie Brake)
Piano
Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, 2023 All Day
Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, 2023 All Day
Wednesday, March 22, 2023,11:59pm Video Submission Due
Fairfield University Campus
Voice
Saturday, March 25, 2023 All Day
Saturday, April 1, 2023 All Day
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 11:59pm Video Submissions Due
In Person & Video Option Greenwich Arts Council 299 Greenwich Ave Greenwich, CT 06830
Woodwind
Saturday, March 25, 2023 All Day
Wednesday, March 29 , 2023 11:59 pm Video Submissions Due
Emmanuel Church 285 Lyons Plain Rd Weston, CT 06883
Brass
Saturday, March 25, 2023 All Day
Wednesday, March 29 , 2023 11:59 pm Video Submissions Due
In Person & Video Option Emmanuel Church 285 Lyons Plain Rd Weston, CT 06883
Strings
Saturday, March 25, 2023 All Day
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:59 pm Video Submissions due
Emmanuel Church 285 Lyons Plain Rd Weston, CT 06883 Gonzaga Hall
Harp
April 2, 2023 - Afternoon
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 285 Lyon’s Plain Rd. Weston, CT
Composition
Submit online by March 15, 2023
Piano Chair
Woodwind and Brass Chair
Strings Festival
Composition Chair
Voice Chair
Caroline Worra
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Harp Chair
Please refer to the website for additional information