2022 CT-ASTA

Solo and Ensemble Festival

2022 CT-ASTA Solo and Ensemble Festival

Register by: Sunday, May 1, 2022

Festival Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022

Glastonbury High School: 330 Hubbard St, Glastonbury, CT

Students of ASTA members: $15 Solo/ $30 Ensemble

Students of non-ASTA members: $20 Solo/$40 Ensemble

Cash/Check/Venmo collected on site

  • Checks payable to CT-ASTA

  • Venmo @ctastastrings

What is Solo and Ensemble?

Rather than performing for an audience, string soloists and ensembles perform for an adjudicator who specializes in your instrument. Performers receive a short workshop and a participation certificate with a performance rating. All judges in this festival are classically trained professional string teachers and/or performers who live in Connecticut. Participating in a Solo & Ensemble Festival is an enjoyable and informative way to improve your musical performance skills!

What should I play?

Please select any string instrument/ensemble work that you wish to perform. A piano accompanist is not required. Your total performance should last no longer than 7 minutes. Be prepared to provide your adjudicator with a photocopy of your solo music or a score for your ensemble.

How will the festival work?

Prior to the festival, you will be notified of your performance time and provided a Zoom link (for the online option). You will either play for a judge live and in person, or be placed into a breakout room to perform for a judge. They will listen to your performance, provide feedback, and give a rating based on the performance. You will receive a copy of your scores and a certificate of participation in the festival.

Who is eligible?

Any CT string musician in grades 6-12 is eligible to participate in the festival. Students whose teachers are members of CT-ASTA receive a reduced participation fee.

Can I participate virtually?

If you or your ensemble are unable to attend in person, you can perform in the festival via Zoom. You will receive a link to a Zoom session and will enter a breakout room with your adjudicator. Limited virtual slots are available- please sign up early!

Questions?

Please email our Solo and Ensemble Chairs, Kay Crask and Shannon Webster, at ctastastrings@gmail.com

CTASTASoloEnsStudentInfo2022.pdf