Welcome to the String Division
We offer two different main tiers of classes. 1. Non-Competition, 2. Competition Classes (please read below for more detail). Chose your instrument below and click on the class for 2025 information.
Each class has a total time limit, which includes both your performance and the adjudication. We recommend using about half of your time for performing and leaving the other half for feedback from the adjudicator.
The String Division at Musicfest Northwest invites string musicians of all skill level to participate in this exciting celebration of string performance. Open to players of violin, viola, cello, and bass this division caters to musicians at all levels. Participants will receive insightful feedback from professional adjudicators, enhancing their skills and performance experience. Teachers will find a great opportunity for their students to shine, while parents can support their young artists in an encouraging environment that promotes growth and artistic expression.
Upper Strings
COMPETITION CLASSES
- String Young Artist Class
- String Solo Class
- String Solo Adjudicator’s Choice Class
- String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Competition Class
- String Piano Sonata Class
- Violin Showcase Classes
- Strings Ensemble Class (S101 – S103)
- String Concerto Class (medal)
- String Mixed Instrumentation Chamber Music Class
- String BIPOC and Women Composers Class
- String Popular Music Class
ADJUDICATION-ONLY CLASSES
- String Contemporary Class
- String Concerto Class
- String Concert Works Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Class
- String Open Class
INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASSES
COMPETITION CLASSES
- String Young Artist Class
- String Solo Class
- String Solo Adjudicator’s Choice Class
- String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Competition Class
- String Piano Sonata Class
- Strings Ensemble Class (S101 – S103)
- String Concerto Class (medal)
- String Mixed Instrumentation Chamber Music Class
- String BIPOC and Women Composers Class
- String Popular Music Class
ADJUDICATION-ONLY CLASSES
- String Contemporary Class
- String Concerto Class
- String Concert Works Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Class
- String Open Class
INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASSES
Lower Strings
- String Young Artist Class
- String Solo Class
- String Solo Adjudicator’s Choice Class
- String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Competition Class
- String Piano Sonata Class
- Strings Ensemble Class (S101 – S103)
- String Concerto Class (medal)
- String Mixed Instrumentation Chamber Music Class
- Cello Popper Etude Class
- String BIPOC and Women Composers Class
- String Popular Music Class
ADJUDICATION-ONLY CLASSES
- String Contemporary Class
- String Concerto Class
- String Concert Works Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Class
- String Open Class
INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASSES
- String Young Artist Class
- String Solo Class
- String Solo Adjudicator’s Choice Class
- String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Competition Class
- String Piano Sonata Class
- Strings Ensemble Class (S101 – S103)
- String Concerto Class (medal)
- String Mixed Instrumentation Chamber Music Class
- String BIPOC and Women Composers Class
- String Popular Music Class
ADJUDICATION-ONLY CLASSES
- String Contemporary Class
- String Concerto Class
- String Concert Works Class
- String Unaccompanied Bach Class
- String Open Class
INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASSES
String Division Fact Sheet
NON-COMPETITION CLASSES
- Introductory Masterclasses are for those who would like to perform and receive feedback, but not receive a numerical score. The relaxed and encouraging atmosphere of the masterclass is perfect for musicians of any age (studying privately or not), who are beginners or intermediates, or who just want to try out their pieces and get helpful suggestions from an outstanding adjudicator. Memory is optional, and pieces need not be completely polished. Any repertoire (in any style) that does not exceed 6 minutes may be chosen in order to allow for ample adjudication time on the piece. Piano accompaniment is optional. Introductory Masterclasses offer participants the opportunity to perform a piece of their choice and receive written and oral feedback from the adjudicator. The music may be from any era or genre of music.
- Adjudication-Only Classes are for those who wish to receive feedback and a numerical score. Memory is optional. Piano accompaniment is expected when appropriate. Adjudicator will offer written and oral feedback along with a numerical score. No medals are awarded. Participants may be chosen to play on the KPBX public radio at the discretion of the adjudicator.
COMPETITION CLASSES
- *Competition Classes (marked by an asterisk) are for those who wish to compete for medals. Memory is required unless otherwise stated. Piano accompaniment is expected when/where appropriate. Adjudicator will offer written and oral feedback, along with a numerical score. Gold/silver medals are awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator. Medal winners may be invited to perform live on the KPBX radio. Participants may be chosen to play on the KPBX public radio at the discretion of the adjudicator.
- **Adjudicators’ Choice Class (marked by a double asterisk) indicate a competition class where participants receive written and oral feedback, along with a numerical score. Gold/silver medals are awarded at the discretion of the adjudicator. The gold medal winner with the highest score in any 9th-12th grade Adjudicators choice, will be invited to perform a piece no longer than 5 minutes (this may mean there will be cuts in the piece) at the Festival Highlights concert at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.The gold medal winner with the highest score in any College Adjudicators choice, will be invited to perform a piece no longer than 5 minutes (this may mean there will be cuts in the piece) at the Festival College Collage concert at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Participants may be chosen to play on the KPBX public radio at the discretion of the adjudicator.
- The Young Artist Competition is the highest level of competition and is reserved for those ages 16-29. The gold medal winner performs with the Spokane Symphony in the Young Artist Concert at the Fox Theater, and receives a cash prize. Ballet Young Artist performer performs in the Festival Highlights Concert at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, and receives a cash prize. Memory is required unless otherwise stated. Piano accompaniment is required when appropriate. Participants may be chosen to play on the KPBX public radio at the discretion of the adjudicator.
STRING YOUNG ARTIST CLASS
We invited you to perform a selected piece(s) of your choice, as well as the required concerto movement for your respective instrument (listed below). This class requires participation in both sections.
- Entry Fee for Young Artist Class is $100
- The Young Artist Participant must be between the ages of 16 and 29, as of May 1st prior to the festival.
- Performance Requirements for this class are as follows: (see below for section details)
- S1A – Personal Choice Solo
- S1B – Required Repertoire
The winner, with a grade of at least 97, will receive an award of $500 and must be available to play with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra at the Young Artist Concert. The concert will be on Friday, October 10th, 2025 with a rehearsal on either October 8th or 9th.
- Gold Medal Prize – $500
Notes:
A teacher may not accompany their own student in this class.
Young Artist winners are not eligible to compete as a Young Artist in the same division in any subsequent festival.
Young Artist participants may not participate in multiple Young Artist divisions in the same festival year. Young Artist participants may participate in Adjudicator Choice classes, however they will not be eligible for an Adjudicator Choice Award if they have been selected as winner in their Young Artist class.
See Rules and Regulations on the Festival page.
S1A String Young Artist Personal Choice Section
Memorization is required.
Participants are allowed to play any piece that they feel best displays their musical ability and artistry.
This piece may not be played in any other class.
Time Limit: Selection must be between 4 and 10 minutes in length.
Note: If the required piece is a movement from a concerto, the personal choice piece should not be another movement from that work.
S1B String Young Artist Required Repertoire Section
Young Artist required piece must be memorized.
Young Artist Required Repertoire:
- Violin: Zigeunerweisen, Op 20 – Pablo de Sarasate
- Viola: Andante and Rondo ungarese, Op. 35 – Carl Maria von Weber
- Cello: Hungarian Rhapsody, Op. 68 – David Popper
- Bass: Concerto No. 2 (solo tuning), Movement I – Allegro moderato – Giovanni Bottesini
UPPER STRING SOLO CLASS
Welcome to the String Solo Class!
We invite those soloists that are seeking competition and adjudication at a more challenging level. Participants in this class should prepare a solo selection from the list below. These classes are not defined by age or grade in school, but by difficulty of required pieces.
Note: These classes will be adjudicated for medals only.
* SU2 Upper String Solo Level 1A / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
Required Pieces:
- Violin—Concerto No. 5, Op. 22, 1st movement, F. Seitz (Suzuki Violin Book 4)
- Viola—Concerto No. 5, Op. 22, 1st movement, F. Seitz (Suzuki Viola Book 4)
* SU3 Upper String Solo Level 1B / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized:
Required Pieces:
- Violin—The Boy Paganini Fantasia, Mollenhauer (found in Barbara Barber Book 2)
- Viola—Spanish Dance, op. 12, no. 1, Moszkowski/Scharwenka/Barber: (found in Barber Solos for young Violinist vol. 2)
* SU4 Upper String Solo Level 2A / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
Required Pieces:
- Violin—Salut d’Amour Elgar Elgar, Edward – Salut d’amour, Op 12 – Violin and Piano – edited by Donald Burrows – Edition Peters URTEXT (either version 1 or version 2)
- Viola—Album Leaves op. 39, movement 2, Andante sostenuto, Hans Sitt (found in Barbara Barber Solos for viola book 4)
* SU5 Upper String Solo Level 2B / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
Required Pieces:
- Violin—Allegro Brillante, Op. 19, Ten Have (found in Barbara Barber Violin Solos Book 4)
- Viola—Pastorale and Gavotte, Op. 32, No. 1, Hermann Ritter (found in Barbara Barber Viola Solos Book 4)
LOWER STRING SOLO CLASS
Welcome to the String Solo Class!
We invite those soloists that are seeking competition and adjudication at a more challenging level. Participants in this class should prepare a solo selection from the list below. These classes are not defined by age or grade in school, but by difficulty of required pieces.
Note: These classes will be adjudicated for medals only.
* SL2 Lower String Solo Level 1A / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
Required Pieces:
- Cello—Gabriel Marie. La Cinquantaine found in Suzuki Cello book 3, and Solo for the Cello Player by Otto Deri.
- Bass—Brahms Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15, Brahms – found in Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass – Volume 2 by George Vance
* SL3 Lower String Solo Level 1B / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized:
Required Pieces:
- Cello—Bourrée, Op. 24, Squire. Many editions such as International Edition, Schirmer etc.
- Bass—Scherzo, Carl Webster. Suzuki bass School, book 3
* SL4 Lower String Solo Level 2A / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
Required Pieces:
- Cello—Sicilienne, Paradis (Dushkin) published by Schott, or others. Found at Shar Music etc.
- Bass—Berceuse, Jarnefelt, as found in Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass – Volume 3 by George Vance
* SL5 Lower String Solo Level 2B / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
Required Pieces:
- Cello— Sonata No. 5 in E minor, RV 40. 4th movement, Allegro, Vivaldi. Schott (and other publishers). Can be found at SHAR Music, and many companies.
- Bass—Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, mvt. II, Vivaldi – published by International
UPPER STRING SOLO ADJUDICATORS CHOICE CLASS
Welcome to the String Solo Adjudicators Choice Class!
We invite soloists that are seeking competition and adjudication at a more challenging level. Participants in this class should prepare a solo selection from the list below. These classes are not defined by age or grade in school, but by difficulty of required pieces.
The winner with the highest score will be invited to play in the Festival Highlights Concert on Friday evening. If the winner of the class is unable to perform in the concert, it may be offered to a qualified alternate as determined by the adjudicator.
** SU6 Upper String Solo Level 3A (Adjudicators Choice) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized
Required Pieces:
- Violin—Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, second movement, Adagio, Bruch. International or any other publisher
- Viola—Elegie, Fauré, edited by Milton Katims – International Edition
** SU7 Upper String Solo Level 3B (Adjudicators Choice) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized
Required Pieces:
- Violin—Concerto No. 1 in g minor, Op. 26, 3rd Movement, Finale, Bruch. International or any other publisher
- Viola—Concerto in C Major, third movement, Rondo, Joseph Schubert. Published by Schott
LOWER STRING SOLO ADJUDICATORS CHOICE CLASS
Welcome to the String Solo Adjudicators Choice Class!
We invite soloists that are seeking competition and adjudication at a more challenging level. Participants in this class should prepare a solo selection from the list below. These classes are not defined by age or grade in school, but by difficulty of required pieces.
The winner with the highest score will be invited to play in the Festival Highlights Concert on Friday evening. If the winner of the class is unable to perform in the concert, it may be offered to a qualified alternate as determined by the adjudicator.
** SL6 Lower String Solo Level 3A (Adjudicators Choice) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized
Required Pieces:
- Cello—Aprés Un Reve, Fauré, published by International or Schott Music Sheet Music Pl. Can be found at Shar Music and many places
- Bass—Vocalise, Rachmaninoff, found in Zimerman Solos for the Bass Player
** SL7 Lower String Solo Level 3B (Adjudicators Choice) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized
Required Pieces:
- Cello—Toccata for Cello and Piano, Frescobaldi-Cassadó, published by Muzyczne or Universal Editions. Can be found at Shar Music and many companies
- Bass—Concerto, mvt. 1, Dragonetti – published by International
UPPER STRING UNACCOMPANIED BACH COMPETITION CLASS
Welcome to the String Unaccompanied Bach Competition Class!
We invite you to prepare one or more movements from the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas or Bach Cello Suites. Transcriptions for Viola and Bass allowed. This class is not defined by age or grade in school, but by difficulty of required pieces.
Note: You may choose a movement that exceeds 10 minutes, but the adjudicator may cut you off. These classes will be adjudicated for medals only.
* SU8 Upper String Unaccompanied Bach Competition / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
LOWER STRING UNACCOMPANIED BACH COMPETITION CLASS
Welcome to the String Unaccompanied Bach Competition Class!
We invite you to prepare one or more movements from the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas or Bach Cello Suites. Transcriptions for Viola and Bass allowed. This class is not defined by age or grade in school, but by difficulty of required pieces.
Note: You may choose a movement that exceeds 10 minutes, but the adjudicator may cut you off. These classes will be adjudicated for medals only.
* SL8 Lower String Unaccompanied Bach Competition / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must be memorized.
UPPER STRING PIANO SONATA CLASS
Welcome to the String Piano Sonata Class!
We invite you to prepare a string-piano sonata movement of your choice. The pianist may be a student or professional. Classes are divided by your age/grade level in school.
Note: You may choose a movement that exceeds the allotted time, but the adjudicator may cut you off. These classes will be adjudicated for medals only.
* SU9 Upper 1st-8th Grade String-Piano Sonata / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
** SU10 Upper 9th-12th Grades – String-Piano Sonata / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
** SU11 Upper College – String-Piano Sonata / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING PIANO SONATA CLASS
Welcome to the String Piano Sonata Class!
We invite you to prepare a string-piano sonata movement of your choice. The pianist may be a student or professional. Classes are divided by your age/grade level in school.
Note: You may choose a movement that exceeds the allotted time, but the adjudicator may cut you off. These classes will be adjudicated for medals only.
* SL9 Lower 1st-8th Grade String-Piano Sonata / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
** SL10 Lower 9th-12th Grades – String-Piano Sonata / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
** SL11 Lower College – String-Piano Sonata / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
VIOLIN SHOWCASE CLASSES
Welcome to the Violin Showcase Classes
We invite you to prepare a selection by Kreisler, Paganini (Caprice), Wieniawski or Sarasate, Drdla, Hubay, or Vieuxtemps.
Note: These classes are for medals. Violin only.
*SU34 Violin Showcase (34 Kreisler) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Choose one piece from the following list: Must be memorized.
- Caprice Viennois, Op. 2
- Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3
- Liebesfreud
- Liebesleid
- Schöen Rosmarin
- La Gitana
- Tempo di Minuetto
- Menuet in the style of Porpora
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli in the Style of Tartini
- Sicilienne and Rigaudon in the Style of Francoeur
- Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of Paganani
- Syncopation
- Danse Espagnole From La Vida Breve (Da Falla)
- Spanish Dance in E minor (Granados)
*SU36 Violin Showcase (36 Paganini Caprice) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Paganini Caprice of your choice. Must be memorized.
*SU38 Violin Showpiece / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
We invite you to prepare a short or medium length piece for violin and piano that shows off the violinist’s skills. This piece should be a virtuosic show piece. For example, dances by Sarasate, Wieniawski’s Scherzo Tarantella, either of the Polonaise Brillantes, or pieces by Drdla, Hubay, Bazzini, Ernst, Vieuxtemps etc. No concertos or single movements of multi-movement pieces.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Memorization is required
STRING ENSEMBLE CLASS
Ensemble classes are designated for groups of musicians performing on instruments that all reside in the same family (I.e. brass ensemble, string ensemble, reed ensemble, voice ensemble). This class is NOT intended for groups of mixed instrumentation. Please note that while only one registration should be permitted per ensemble per division, ALL performers should be listed on the registration form.
* S101 Not Over 8th Grade String Ensemble / Entry Fee: 60.00 USD
This class is for string duos, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets and octets.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
* S102 9th-12th Grade String Ensemble / Entry Fee: 60.00 USD
This class is for string duos, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets and octets.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
* S103 College/Adult String Ensemble / Entry Fee: 60.00 USD
This class is for string duos, trios, quartets, quintets, sextets and octets.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING CONTEMPORARY CLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a selection of their choice. Please prepare a piece composed between 1920 and the present that displays your musical ability and artistry.
Note: This class is for adjudication only.
SU13 Upper String Contemporary / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING CONTEMPORARY CLASS
Welcome to the String Contemporary Class!
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a selection of their choice. Please prepare a piece composed between 1920 and the present that displays your musical ability and artistry.
Note: This class is for adjudication only.
SL13 Lower String Contemporary / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING CONCERTO CLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a concerto movement of their choice, within their grade in school. Please prepare a piece that represents your musical ability and artistry.
Note: These classes are adjudication only with no age restriction.
SU15 Upper String 1st-6th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU16 Upper String 7th-8th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU17 Upper String 9th-10th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU18 Upper String 11th-12th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU19 Upper College/Adult Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING CONCERTO CLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a concerto movement of their choice, within their grade in school. Please prepare a piece that represents your musical ability and artistry.
Note: These classes are adjudication only with no age restriction.
SL15 Lower String 1st-6th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL16 Lower String 7th-8th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL17 Lower String 9th-10th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL18 Lower String 11th-12th Grades Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL19 Lower College/Adult Concerto / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING CONCERTO CLASS (MEDAL)
Welcome to the String Concerto Class!
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a concerto movement of their choice, within their grade in school. Please prepare a piece that represents your musical ability and artistry.
* SU37 Upper Advanced Concerto (Medal Class) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
For Mozart-level concertos and above. One movement of any advanced-level concerto.
Note: This class DOES qualify for a medal.
Memorization is required
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING CONCERTO CLASS (MEDAL)
Welcome to the String Concerto Class!
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a concerto movement of their choice, within their grade in school. Please prepare a piece that represents your musical ability and artistry.
* SL37 Lower Advanced Concerto (Medal Class) / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
For Mozart-level concertos and above. One movement of any advanced-level concerto.
Note: This class DOES qualify for a medal.
Memorization is required
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING CONCERT WORKS CLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a string concert selection from a major work.
Note: These classes are adjudication only with no age restriction.
SU20 Upper String Concert Piece / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Music should be a major work, comparable to “Introduction and Rondo Capriccio” by Saint-Saens or “Poeme” by Chausson.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU21 Upper String Double Concerto or Concert Duo / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING CONCERT WORKS CLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a string concert selection from a major work.
Note: These classes are adjudication only with no age restriction.
SL20 Lower String Concert Piece / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Music should be a major work, comparable to “Introduction and Rondo Capriccio” by Saint-Saens or “Poeme” by Chausson.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL21 Lower String Double Concerto or Concert Duo / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING UNACCOMPANIED BACH CLASS
Welcome to the String Unaccompanied Bach Class!
We invite you to prepare one major movement, e.g., a fugue or prelude, etc. or two shorter movements e.g., a gigue and a gavotte, etc.
Note: These classes are adjudication only with no age restriction.
SU23 Upper Unaccompanied Bach / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Does not need to be memorized.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING UNACCOMPANIED BACH CLASS
Welcome to the String Unaccompanied Bach Class!
We invite you to prepare one major movement, e.g., a fugue or prelude, etc. or two shorter movements e.g., a gigue and a gavotte, etc.
Note: These classes are adjudication only with no age restriction.
SL23 Lower Unaccompanied Bach / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Does not need to be memorized.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING OPEN CLASS (ADJUDICATION ONLY)
Welcome to the String Open Class (Adjudication only)!
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a selection of their choice, within their grade in school. You should prepare a piece that represents your musical ability and artistry.
Note: These classes are adjudication only and open to all who wish adjudication on any published work
(Same music cannot be performed in any other section by the same entrant).
SU24 Upper String Open Elementary Through 3rd Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Not over 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SU25 Upper String Open Elementary 4th-6th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Not over 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SU26 Upper String Open Elementary 7th-8th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Not over 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SU27 Upper String Open Intermediate Through 3rd Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
More Than 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SU28 Upper String Open Intermediate 4th-6th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
More than 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SU29 Upper String Open Intermediate 7th-8th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
More than 2 years of study.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU30 Upper String Open 9th-10th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU31 Upper String Open 11th-12th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU32 Upper String Open College / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SU33 Upper String Open Adult Beginner / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
For age 16 and over.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING OPEN CLASS (ADJUDICATION ONLY)
Welcome to the String Open Class (Adjudication only)!
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a selection of their choice, within their grade in school. You should prepare a piece that represents your musical ability and artistry.
Note: These classes are adjudication only and open to all who wish adjudication on any published work
(Same music cannot be performed in any other section by the same entrant).
SL24 Lower String Open Elementary Through 3rd Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Not over 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SL25 Lower String Open Elementary 4th-6th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Not over 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SL26 Lower String Open Elementary 7th-8th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Not over 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SL27 Lower String Open Intermediate Through 3rd Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
More Than 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SL28 Lower String Open Intermediate 4th-6th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
More than 2 years of study.
Time limit: 15 min
SL29 Lower String Open Intermediate 7th-8th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
More than 2 years of study.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL30 Lower String Open 9th-10th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL31 Lower String Open 11th-12th Grades / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL32 Lower String Open College / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
SL33 Lower String Open Adult Beginner / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
For age 16 and over.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a selection of their choice, within their grade in school.
Introductory Masterclasses are for those who would like to perform and receive feedback, but not receive a numerical score. The relaxed and encouraging atmosphere of the masterclass is perfect for musicians of any age (studying privately or not), who are beginners or intermediates, or who just want to try out their pieces and get helpful suggestions from an outstanding adjudicator.
Memory is optional, and pieces need not be completely polished. Any repertoire (in any style) that does not exceed 6 minutes may be chosen in order to allow for ample adjudication time on the piece. Piano accompaniment is optional.
Introductory Masterclasses offer participants the opportunity to perform a piece of their choice and receive written and oral feedback from the adjudicator. The music may be from any era or genre of music.
SU45 Upper String Introductory Masterclass 1st – 6th Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
SU46 Upper String Introductory Masterclass 7th – 8th Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
SU47 Upper String Introductory Masterclass 9th – 12th Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
SU48 Upper String Introductory Masterclass Adult / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
LOWER STRING INTRODUCTORY MASTERCLASS
We invite musicians of any skill or experience level to perform a selection of their choice, within their grade in school.
Introductory Masterclasses are for those who would like to perform and receive feedback, but not receive a numerical score. The relaxed and encouraging atmosphere of the masterclass is perfect for musicians of any age (studying privately or not), who are beginners or intermediates, or who just want to try out their pieces and get helpful suggestions from an outstanding adjudicator.
Memory is optional, and pieces need not be completely polished. Any repertoire (in any style) that does not exceed 6 minutes may be chosen in order to allow for ample adjudication time on the piece. Piano accompaniment is optional.
Introductory Masterclasses offer participants the opportunity to perform a piece of their choice and receive written and oral feedback from the adjudicator. The music may be from any era or genre of music.
SL45 Lower String Introductory Masterclass 1st – 6th Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
SL46 Lower String Introductory Masterclass 7th – 8th Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
SL47 Lower String Introductory Masterclass 9th – 12th Grade / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
SL48 Lower String Introductory Masterclass Adult / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time limit: 15 min
STRING CHAMBER MUSIC CLASS
Welcome to the String Chamber Music Class!
Chamber ensemble classes are designated for groups comprised of instrumentation from different families of instruments (I.e. cello, trumpet, saxophone, violin, piano). Please register within the division that most accurately reflects the representation of your ensemble. Your ensemble may register for one chamber music class within each division that accurately reflects the instrumentation of your ensemble (for example, a piano trio with violin, piano and saxophone may choose to register for chamber classes within the piano division, string division, and reed division). Note that while only one registration should be submitted per ensemble per division, ALL performers should be listed on the registration form.
* S110 9th-12th Grade Chamber Music / Entry Fee: 60.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
* S111 College Level Chamber Music / Entry Fee: 60.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
* S112 Chamber Music Not Over 8th grade / Entry Fee: 60.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING UNACCOMPANIED ROMANTIC OR CONTEMPORARY CLASS
Welcome to the String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Class!
*SU39 Upper String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Works / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Prepare a solo piece from the contemporary or romantic genre. Piece shall not be accompanied and must be memorized.
Time Limit: 8 minutes
LOWER STRING UNACCOMPANIED ROMANTIC OR CONTEMPORARY CLASS
Welcome to the String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Class!
*SL39 Lower String Unaccompanied Romantic or Contemporary Works / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Prepare a solo piece from the contemporary or romantic genre. Piece shall not be accompanied and must be memorized.
Time Limit: 8 minutes
UPPER STRING BIPOC AND WOMEN COMPOSERS CLASS
As we celebrate diverse voices in music, we invite you to prepare an piece composed by a BIPOC or Female Presenting Composer.
*SU100 Upper String BIPOC and Women Composers Class / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Required Repertoire:
Violin: Summerland, William Grant Still
Viola: Carmela, William Grant Still
Time Limit: 15 minutes
* SU140 Violin BIPOC and Women Composers Class / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
We invite you to prepare any piece from Music by Black Composers, Violin, Volume 2. (musicbyblackcomposers.org)
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING BIPOC AND WOMEN COMPOSERS CLASSS
As we celebrate diverse voices in music, we invite you to prepare an piece composed by a BIPOC or Female Presenting Composer. We encourage you to select a piece that best displays your musical ability and artistry.
*SL100 Lower String BIPOC and Women Composers Class / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
UPPER STRING POPULAR MUSIC
Please choose a piece from a video game theme, movie music, fiddling, etc.
* SU120 Upper String Popular Music / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
LOWER STRING POPULAR MUSIC
Welcome to the Popular Music Class!
Please choose a piece from a video game theme, movie music, fiddling, etc.
* SL120 Lower String Popular Music / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Time Limit: 15 minutes
CELLO POPPER ETUDE CLASS
Welcome to the Cello Popper Etude Class!
*SL40 Cello Popper Etude Class / Entry Fee: 40.00 USD
Choose and perform an etude from David Popper’s 40 Etudes, Op. 73. Etude must be memorized.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Please review all Festival Rules & Regulations prior to registration.
Your donation helps support MusicFest Northwest and the Festival each year. Help foster and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts.