Associated Music Teachers League

Winter Musicales

Live Concerts at Queens College (Choral Recital Hall)
Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:40 pm and 3:45 pm

Beginning in 1992, the Winter Musicales has been the first seasonal student performance event of the Associated Music Teachers League. The Winter Musicales, held annually in the Music Building at Queens College on the first Sunday in December, features two (or three, if interest is high) concert performances in the afternoon. Starting in 2010, an advanced players recital is being offered as the third performance. There is no formal audition for students to perform at these concerts. Open for all instruments and Voice. Performances must be memorized.

Submit your Application and Fee online below, by no later than
Monday, November 8, 2021

THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL WINTER MUSICALES (2021)

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Event Details

After filling out the Online Application Form below
click the SUBMIT button (at the bottom of the application)

and then Click HERE to pay your Application Fee
http://amtl.org/membership/online-payments/

DATE: Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 2:30 PM and 3:45 PM.

VENUE: The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, Room 264 (Choral Recital Hall), 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted by Monday, November 8, 2021.

Kindly keep in mind that scheduled events for 2021 may need to be adjusted due to pandemic- related circumstances. All changes, if any, will be promptly announced on our website (www.amtl.org).

ELIGIBILITY: Pianists through age 18; String, Wind and Brass Players through age 19; Singers through age 21.

Members must be in good standing to enter students and must have paid their 2020-2021 dues before submitting applications. Students entering this event may also be entered in the AMTL Mid-Season Musicales and/or the New York Young Performers Prize Competition (further details can be viewed at www.amtl.org).

ENTRIES PER TEACHER: Up to three (3) performance entries, consisting of any combination of solos and ensembles.

Each teacher may enter up to three soloists / two soloists and one ensemble / two ensembles and one soloist / three ensembles; the teacher of at least one player of an ensemble must be an AMTL Member.

MATERIAL: Although this is a special event, one for which there is no audition, high standards must be maintained.

All solo music must be prepared at a performance level and performed from MEMORY. Sheet music may be used for chamber ensembles / piano duets / piano accompanists. Photocopies of music are not allowed (unless the music is permanently out of print). No abridged or simplified arrangements will be accepted for instrumentalists / singers. No concerto repertoire is allowed.

PIANISTS: Only standard classical repertoire originally written for piano will be accepted (except for ensembles). Minimum playing level: Easy Bach or Mozart Minuets.

SINGERS: Repertoire must include at least one piece displaying classical vocal technique, style, and repertoire. Minimum level: folk song arrangements. If timing permits a second piece, a ‘non–belt’ Musical Theater piece may be an option.

PERFORMANCE TIME: Performers will be accepted until the total performance time reaches 60 minutes per concert. To make the performance levels as varied as possible, the following MAXIMUM time limits will apply per entry:

Early Level: 3 Minutes
Intermediate Level: 4 Minutes
Advanced Level: 6 Minutes

Each participant may perform NO MORE THAN TWO PIECES, regardless of brevity. Teachers and students are responsible for including the EXACT timing of each piece in the Application Form(s). If a performance exceeds the time limit, the player and his/her instructor will be excluded from applying for entry in the AMTL events that will follow in the 2021-2022 season.

ACCOMPANISTS: Instrumentalists and singers must supply their own accompanists. Please mention your accompanist’s name in your Application Form below, so that it can be included in the program of the Event.

TICKETS: No tickets will be required for the audience.

CONTACT: For additional information and/or clarifications, please contact the Chairpersons of the Event, Jeong-Hwa Park and Anthony Newton, at: wintermusicales@gmail.com

Online Application

To be completed by the INSTRUCTOR (unless the Performer is 18 or older).
Please submit ONE Application per entry.

By completing and submitting this Form, I hereby give my consent to the AMTL to photograph/record images of me and/or my child/children/student(s) within the framework of the Winter Musicales event and use the respective image(s) and/or footage on the official AMTL website, social media pages, event programs, brochures and/or other digital or printed AMTL advertising materials. (Type Yes to proceed) *

Teacher's Full Name *

Teacher's Email *

Teacher's Phone *

Teacher's Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code *

Is the Applicant (Teacher or Performer) an AMTL Member ? (Type Yes or No) *

Student's Full Name *

Student/ Guardian's email *

Student / Guardian's Phone Number *

Student/ Guardian's Street Address, City, State, ZIP Code *

Student's Age *

Student's Instrument *

Repertoire Info: Composition (full title), Composer (full name), Performance Time (exact) *

Example: Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2 - I: Allegro, by Ludwig van Beethoven (7 ́ 11’’). Maximum of 2 Compositions. Please consult the guidelines given in the Event Details (above the Online Application).

Accompanist’s Name (If applicable) *

Preferred Concert Time: A. 2:30 PM / B. 3:45 PM / C. No preference *

Type A, or B, or C, but keep in mind that stated preferences are not binding.

Your Application Fee (The exact sum you are paying) *

For AMTL Members, the Fee is $30.00 per Solo Application, and $40 per Ensemble Application. Non-Members must pay an additional $25 (per Solo or Ensemble entry). Note: Please make sure to opt for THE APPROPRIATE FEE. Application Fees are NON- REFUNDABLE, unless they regard applications received by the AMTL after the completion of all available performance time.

Your Payment Method: PayPal or Credit Card *

Although all payments are processed by PayPal, you can pay by Credit Card if you do not have a PayPal account.