Popular Festival
November 3, 2007
This “Pop” festival is open to all levels and is a non-competitive event. Popular music through the ages is considered music that is “of its time”. This music may include; jazz, improvisation, folk, rock ‘n’ roll, 20th & 21st century composers like Melody Bober. This year, the pop festival will again sponsor a fund-raising event to raise money for lessons for disadvantaged students in North County. We are also raising money to support a north county elementary school’s music program. We are asking all teachers to fund-raise for this event within their studios. Please see links for more information.

Teacher Information as a .pdf

Parents Letter - as .pdf

Phyllis Bouck (858) 485-7727
Lindsay Brooks (858)716-9405
Julia Klaerich (760) 334-4500

Winter Festival
December 1, 2007
This festival is open to all disciplines. It is in recital format with mixed instrumentation and piano solos. This festival is semi-competitive. Students can earn Medals and Ribbons. The theme of the festival is Romantic and Impressionistic music.

Hannah Kogan (760)747-3602
Greta Berezovsky (858) 361-2549

VOCE Competition/Ensemble Festival
February 10, 2008
This is a local and state competition for vocalists, orchestral instrumentalists and chamber ensembles. Winners of the State competition will perform at the State Convention and receive cash prizes. There is also a non-competitive category for students. For a complete list of ages, categories and literature requirements, contact the VOCE Chair. This year, we are expanding this event to include other musical ensembles, such as duets for piano, piano-duos, sonatas for piano and other instrument etc. Please prepare your students for this wonderful, new event!

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Chair: Jane Masur (858) 748-4721
Anne Neesby (760) 722-1206

Bach/Baroque Festival
April 5, 2008
This annual festival is held to further the appreciation of the works of J.S. Bach. There is a competitive category called “Johann” and a non-competitive category called “Anna.” Students in Johann will be eligible to go to Regional and the Complete Works Competitions. Monetary scholarships will no longer be given at this festival.

Registration only at www.scjbf.org, location Emanuel Faith Church
deadline March 5th, keyboard only, Bach and baroque division

Nelly Kras (760) 438-7748
Mary Jo Santuccio (760) 753-7680

Certificate of Merit
March, 2008
Certificate of Merit is a comprehensive program of music evaluation for students offering annual adjudication in keyboard, strings, winds and voice. Students of all ages are welcome to participate. The students are evaluated in the following five areas: performance, sight-reading, theory, ear training and technique. Each student is registered in one of ten levels by November 15. The evaluation takes place in March. For more information on this program

Click here for more information about the Certificate of Merit

Chair: Jane Masur (858) 748-4721
Keyboard Chair: Nelly Kras (760) 438-7748
Strings Chair: Pama Lynn Broeckel (760) 480-7568
Wind Chair: Jane Masur (858) 748-4721

Composer’s Today
This is a state-sponsored program to foster creativity among students and teachers by encouraging composition. Original works may be presented at the State Convention.
Call the State Office for more information at 1-800-834-3340.

Senior Scholarship Program
A senior who will be continuing music education in college can apply for a scholarship through our Branch. Further information about this program and audition guidelines can be obtained from the website. Paperwork should be submitted by May 1, 2008.

- Rules as .pdf
- Application as .pdf

Anne Neesby (760) 722-1206

Sonata/Sonatina Festival
May 17, 2008
This is a competition of Sonata and Sonatina selections in recital format for any discipline. Please contact the chair for specific requirements. Students earn medallions, medals, and ribbons for outstanding performances.


Teacher info as .pdf
Teacher Info as .doc

Linnea Norsworthy (858) 350-0996
Charlotte B.-Williams (760) 630-5698
Viktor Shekhtman (760) 738-2346

Romantic Festival
December 1, 2007
The theme of this year’s winter festival is music from the
Romantic, later Romantic, and Impressionistic period.
Click here for more information

Chairs:
Greta Berezovsky
(858) 361-2549
gretasmusic@aol.com

Hannah Kogan
(760) 747-3602
russky@cox.net