One of my fundamental beliefs as a music teacher, is that music needs to be taken out of the classroom! Performing for an audience and with your peers is a great way to pump up your motivation or that of your kids! You don’t need to be a professional or have professional aspirations to take part in performance opportunities. On the contrary, this might be just what you need to get you fired up for another season of self-improvement and sharing your love of music with others.
The Quebec Music Teachers Association Music Festival is a annual opportunity for students of (almost) any instruments to perform, get some constructive feedback, and compete for medals, gifts, bursaries and certificates! Anyone age 28 and under can participate and I highly recommend that you do!
Here’s why you should participate:
- Motivation to improve your playing
- See/hear what others are doing
- Give yourself a push
- Participation is not expensive and you have almost 2 months before it’s due ($30)
- Create lasting memories
- Achieve a new personal best
- Set clear personal goals
- performances are centrally located (at Mcgill University Music Building)
What: Quebec Music Educators Association Music Festival
Who: anyone under the age of 28 is welcome to participate.
Where: Downtown Montreal in the McGill University Music Building
When: Application deadline: April 16 2012 - Festival: May 18-19 2012
Why: See above list
How: Apply here and talk to me about preparing your repertoire.
Which piece are you going to play?
Jason
