Festival

Please direct any questions to the Festival Chair at:  melodymakersfestival23@gmail.com

Festival Date:  

April 26-27, 2025

Festival Location:

DaySpring Arts and Education Center,

2500 Metro Blvd.,

Maryland Heights, MO. 63043

FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IS NOW DONE ALL ONLINE, USING THE VIVACE PLATFORM CREATED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS.  PLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE HERE:  https://festivals.nfmc-music.org

ENTRY DEADLINE FEBRUARY 14, 2025.     No schedule or repertoire changes after this date.

Entry Fees   (updated October 2022):

Piano Solo           $25

Vocal Solo           $25

Sightreading        $25 (must be P3 or higher)

Hymn Playing     $25

Theory                $20

Duet                    $30 ($15 each student)

Concerto            $25

General Entry Guidelines:

Sightreading begins at level P3

Students may be entered in only 1 Piano Duet

Students 10th grade and above and playing at level D1 or above may participate in the State Competition.

Indicate State Competitors with a RED “SC” next to their name on their entry form.

State Competitor auditions will be scheduled on Sunday.

Winner must be available to perform at State Convention.

Any music that is purchased/downloaded from the internet must show the student as the “authorized user”, as proof of purchase.

Forms:  (electronic)

Summary Form

Payment:

Through PayPal (preferred)    OR     Check:

1) PayPal:        PayPal.Me/MFMCMelodyMakers

OR

2)  Mail 1 Check for all entries made payable to MFMC IVF Melody Makers to:

Sharla Anderson

2714 Lemay Ferry Road

St. Louis, MO. 63125

 

Specially Capable Junior Musicians

Teachers should take careful consideration before labeling a student as SCJM.

If a student is identified as a SCJM, the teacher must fill out Form JR 3-13 and submit it to the festival chairman one month prior to the festival for approval.  The form must be completed every year.

If the SCJM is unable to memorize the music, a note from a doctor is required and must accompany the application.

 

Student Transfer

For students that have participated in Federation Festival with another club the teacher must fill out JR-3-11 and submit it to the Gold Cup Chairman.