In attempt to allow more opportunities for our musicians to show their talents,
strengthen their confidence, and allow BLYSO to plan for further events, we are
pleased to announce the BLYSO Golden Notes Music Festival! This event is open to
every musician and all instruments. Musicians can choose their preferred instrument,
and perform solo or form chamber group with siblings and friends. The Festival is
divided into two types of categories: Solo (A, B, C, D and E) and Chamber (A, B, and C).
Rules:
- Registration forms must be received on or before May 9th, 2021 (mail-in forms must be
postmarked by May 9th, 2021.)
- Participants must enter their age as of May 9th, 2021, and provide a copy of their
passport or birth certificate for verification purposes.
- Participants can play only one movement of a sonata, sonatina or concerto.
- Music is suggested to be under seven (7) minutes for all categories.
- Participants must scan sheet music in PDF format and send it in with their YouTube link.
- Participants must dress semi formally.
- For SOLO category:
a. All music must be performed by memory.
b. Participants can enter once per category; participants may enter more than one
time with different instruments.
- For CHAMBER category:
a. Music does not have to be performed by memory.
b. Chamber containing same members can enter once per category.
- All participants will be awarded certificates for their hard work; winners of each category
will receive trophies to recognize their performances.
Winners may be invited to perform in future BLYSO events as appropriate.
Solo Categories:
- Piano Solo A: Age 7 and under
- Piano Solo B: Age 8-10
- Piano Solo C: Age 11-13
- Piano Solo D: Age 14-16
- Piano Solo E: Age 17-25
- String Solo A: Age 7 and under
- String Solo B: Age 8-10
- String Solo C: Age 11-13
- String Solo D: Age 14-16
- String Solo E: Age 17-25
- Wind/Brass Solo A: Age 7 and under
- Wind/Brass Solo B: Age 8-10
- Wind/Brass Solo C: Age 11-13
- Wind/Brass Solo D: Age 14-16
- Wind/Brass Solo E: Age 17-25
Chamber Categories
- Chamber A: 2 members
- Chamber B: 3 members
- Chamber C: 4 or more members
Venue:
YouTube Link
Email to blyso.la@hsilai.org
Include full name, instrument and category in the title of the YouTube video
Example:
Name, Piano, Solo A