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
Complete information for the 2017 YMF is on the website: www.ymfestival.org The purpose of the Young Musicians Festival is to provide a noncompetitive performance environment for students of public school age. Teachers must be a member of the Schubert Club- non member teachers will submit a fee of $55. 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, the student receives a gold cup. Further points are accumulated toward a second or third gold cup. Any questions regarding applications should be directed to the YMF Chair, Registrar: Marjie Brake, 46 Glenarden Rd, Trumbull, Ct 06611 203-590-3448 Piano Chair: Marjie Brake gro.l1679783578avits1679783578efmy@1679783578riahc1679783578onaip1679783578 203-590-3448 Voice Chair: Caroline Worra moc.l1679783578oa@ar1679783578rowc1679783578 917-544-8124 Diane LaSala ten.e1679783578nilno1679783578tpo@s1679783578reyal1679783578ptube1679783578d1679783578 203-834-9943 Harp Chair: Wendy Kerner 203-554-0267 moc.l1679783578iamg@1679783578praHL1679783578KW1679783578 !23 Composition Chair: James Kessler: moc.c1679783578isumr1679783578elsse1679783578ksema1679783578j@sno1679783578ssel1679783578 914-843-3650 Flute Chair: Moira Schur Craw 203-762-1245 moc.c1679783578isumd1679783578ohtem1679783578ruhcs1679783578@ario1679783578m1679783578 Computer support: Steve Janofsky ten.e1679783578nilno1679783578tpo@y1679783578ksfon1679783578ajs1679783578 Dates for YMF Piano: Saturday, March 11, 2018 Sunday, March 12, 2018 Saturday, March 18, 2018 Sunday March 19, 2018 1073 Benson Road, Fairfield, CT (Fairfield University) Voice: Saturday, January 28, 2018, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2018, 12 to 5 p.m. The Stanwich School 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich,CT Caroline Worra and Diane LaSala All other dates, places and fees will be announced on the website: www.ymfestival.org
Piano: Saturday, March 11, 2018 Sunday, March 12, 2018 Saturday, March 18, 2018 Sunday March 19, 2018 1073 Benson Road, Fairfield, CT (Fairfield University) Voice: Saturday, January 28, 2018, 10 to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2018, 12 to 5 p.m. The Stanwich School 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich,CT Caroline Worra and Diane LaSala All other dates, places and fees will be announced on the website: www.ymfestival.org
