Serving Students and Families of Bucks County since 1982
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers Playathon at Neshaminy Mall Saturday, June 11, 2022
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Playathon Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Neshaminy Mall
Hosted by the Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers
Monday, November 23, 2020
Premiere of David Finko's tour de force for Soprano and Piano
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Monday, November 16, 2020
Crescendo International Music Competition 2020-2021
You are invited to take part in the Crescendo International Music Competition 2020-21!!
Time to register for December 6, 2020 at Philadelphia, PA
USA, PA
live via zoom auditions or pre-recoded video submissions.
All participants must register and apply online: https:// crescendoregistration.org/
Please make sure that you applying to our Pennsylvania State addition day December 6 regardless if you chosen Live via Zoom or prerecorded submissions
Any questions? Please text PA Reginal Director Olga Bondarchuk-Huque at 267-334-1787
Crescendo International Music Competition is a youth music competition held annually since 2007.
All fees are non-refundable:
Solo Performance: $85
Duet: $130
Trio: $175
Ensemble of 4 or more members: $50 per member
Only one application form per duet or an ensemble is required.
Deadline for auditions applications is 7 days prior to the audition date.
First round - Auditions (Live via Zoom auditions or video recording evaluation). Based on the performance Judges assigned a score that determines contestant's placement. Evaluation also includes written comments and recommendations.
Students who cannot attend live via Zoom auditions may provide a link to a video of their performance on YouTube or another video sharing service.
Videos must be in one continuous shot, without edits. Artistic maturity.
Students may enter the competition more than once (performing on different instruments or as vocalists, or as a member on ensemble).
Eligibility
Crescendo International Music Competition is open to all instrumentalists (Piano, Strings and Winds), vocalists, duets and ensembles ages 5-22.
Participants will be grouped according to their age on the date of their auditions:
5-7 y.o; 8-10 y.o; 11-14 y.o; 15-18 y.o; 19-22 y.o.
Each group will be divided into three competing categories: Junior, Intermediate or Advanced, based on the student's experience.
Repertoire
- One selection of Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern work must be chosen and performed from memory. Arrangements, simplified editions, popular music and/or non-classical music from method books are not acceptable.
- One composition per application will be accepted.
- Participants may apply to auditions more than once (performing on another instrument/voice, or being part of ensemble).
- No changes in the submitted repertoire may be made once a contestant is admitted: the same composition must be performed at both rounds of the competition.
- No repeats are allowed at the audition performances.
- "Shortened" version won't be accepted.
- There is no time limit imposed at the auditions. Judge may interrupt the performance anytime.
- Compositions that exceed the allotted time of 6 min may be "shortened" for the Winners' recital to avoid the extra time fee.
Note: Dear colleagues, please avoid Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” and I movement of Beethoven’s Sonata No 14.
Teachers with five, or more students who achieved First and Second Place honors will receive a Certificate of Excellence.
To recognize outstanding teachers, we proudly announce Teacher Appreciation Awards 2021:
- Teacher of the Year (10 awards)
- Crescendo Educator Award (10 Awards)
- “My favorite Teacher” Award (10 Awards)
Thursday, March 12, 2020
BCAPT Members:
General Meeting on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 9:20am
Holy Family University
1 Campus Drive
Newtown, PA
Presentation by Danny Lynch:
Business owner of D-Lynch Productions LLC
MultiMedia Company (Music Studio, Videography, Animation, Graphic Design, Website Design & Social Media Advertisement)
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Creating a Small Business with Today's Tech
Sunday, March 8, 2020
International Grande Music Competition 2020
IGMC 2020 will be held on 5/3/20. The application deadline is 4/14/20. The YouTube link can be emailed separately by 4/24/20, as long as the application is in by 4/14/20.
The YouTube auditions will be held in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, chamber music
Due to coronavirus, we rescheduled the competition to 5/3/20. The application deadline is changed to 4/14/20. IGMC 2020 will be held by live and YouTube auditions.
Please check the website. www.igmcompetition.
International Grande Music Competition 2020 is approaching, and the application deadline is March 31, 2020.
Westminster Choir College April 2020 Events
*****Kaleidescope Chamber Series: Bucket List
Repertoire for the first concert includes:
Admission is Free!
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*****Westminster Opera Theatre: Marie Begins
Introducing Marie Begins - an immersive Operactive experience in which you’re transformed from passive consumer to active participant. By combining traditional opera with modern multimedia production, interactive web technologies, and a brilliantly modular score, Marie Begins presents this classic art form on an entirely new stage where anyone can be the director.
Westminster College of the Arts gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Herbert B. Mayo Performance Endowment.
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 7:30pm
Robert L. Annis Playhouse
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Admission: $25 Adults, $20 Students/Seniors
Box Office: 609-921-2663
Order Tickets Online:
https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1299432&presenter=WCCRU&venue=&event=&tck=true
Crescendo International Competitions Little Mozarts March-June, 2020
13th annual Little Mozarts Youth Music Competition
Open to all instrumentalists, vocalists and ensembles ages 3 to 14
First round: Live auditions will be held for Pennsylvania
March 29, 2020 at Jacobs Music, 4030 Skyron Drive, Doylestown, PA 18902
April 5, 2020 at Jacobs Music, 1572 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
Application deadline 7 days before competition
Second round: Winner' Recitals will be held in April-June 2020 at Carnegie Hall and other prestigious venues
Cash prizes for the best formers
Competition winners may participate in the International Student Exchange Program 2020
Pennsylvnia Regional Director: Olga Bondarchuk-Huque
Phone: 267-334-1787 (text only)
Email: crescendocompetitionpa@gmail.com
Please register at this link: https://www.crescendocompetition.org/little-mozarts/application
Info:
Email: info@crescendocompetition.org
Phone: 732-539-4634
Clipper Erickson Presents Beethoven's Works for 250th Anniversary of His Birth March 8 and March 22, 2020
Second Sunday Concert Series
Unitarian Universalist Church
of the Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Get tickets here
Sonatas from Four Nations
Bristol Chapel at
Westminster Choir College
Princeton, New Jersey
Free admission
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YOdiqdkkFU
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers Winter Festival February 23, 2020 2:30pm Jacobs Music Doylestown
Winter Festival
Jacobs Music
Doylestown, PA
February 23, 2020
2:30pm
Hill and Gully Rider Jamaican Folk Song/Faber
Miniature Sonatina by C. Norton
J. Kuffner/Faber
Performed by Naisha and Mrs. Ksiazek
I Love the Mountains Traditional/Faber
Waltz for Four Hands, Op.87, No.35 by H. Wohlfahrt
Performed by Avery and Mrs. Ksiazek
Night Journey by C. Gurlitt
Performed by Jessica
A Little Latin by J. Grill
Performed b y Jason and Jessica
The Fifers by J.F. Dandrieu
Performed by Jason
Violet Flower by L. Streabbog
Performed by Ella
Hedwig's Theme by J. Williams/D. Coates
Performed by Ella and Vivian
La Florentine by F. Couperin
Performed by Vivian
Aria in G minor by W.A. Mozart
Performed by Tiffany
Cantina Band by J. Williams/D. Coates
Performed by Tiffany and Kyler
Oriental Flower by C. Norton
Performed by Kyler
Sonatina in C by T. Latour
Performed by Alex
Raiders March by J. Williams/D. Coates
Performed by Alex and Tristan
The Sleeping Dragon by N. Telfer
Performed by Michael
Rondo in G Major by H. Lichner
Performed by Maya
The Untamed by L Hai
Little Prelude in C minor BWV 999 by J.S. Bach
Performed by Jianrui
Fur Elise by L.V. Beethoven/E.L. Lancaster
Performed by Chris
Sonatina in C by M. Clementi
Performed by Katherine
Chopstick Traditional/D.C. Glover
Russian Sailor's Dance by R. Gliere/D. Agay
Performed by Katherine and Cheryl
Invention in A minor by J.S. Bach
Performed by Cheryl
Sonata in C k.545 by W.A. Mozart
Performed by Anton
Waltz in C Sharp minor Op.64, No.2 by F. Chopin
Performed by Maxwell
Hungarian by E. MacDowell
Performed by Annie
Libertango by A. Piazolla/K. Gvantsa
Performed by Annie and Aaron
Participating Teachers: Lorrie Ksiazek, Irina Lurye, Olga Smirnova
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers Winter Festival February 23, 2020 1:00pm Jacobs Music Doylestown
Winter Festival
Jacobs Music
Doylestown, PA
February 23, 2020
1:00pm
White Sand by C. Norton
Sonatina in F by A. Diabelli
Performed by Nathan
Climbing by T.R. MacLachlan
Performed by Dina and Libby
Etude in A minor by L. Kohler/ E.L. Lancaster
Performed by Libby and Mr. Kreminski
Allegro by A. Diabelli
Performed by Dina and Mr. Garipov
Sky Country by R. Perdew
Performed by David
Album Leaf by F. Chopin
Performed by Austin
Fountain in the Rain by W. Gillock
Performed by Justin and Austin
Toccatina by D. Kabalevsky
Performed by Justin
Prelude in C minor BWV 999 by J.S. Bach
Performed by Justin
To the Rising Sun by T. Torjussen
Performed by Jerry
Military March by F. Schubert
Performed by Jerry and Alan
Two Ladies Gossiping by A. Khachaturian
Performed by Matthew
Radetzky March by J. Strauss
Performed by Matthew and Bridgett
Sonata in G K.283 by W.A. Mozart
Performed by Amit
Arabesque No.1 in E Major by C. Debussy
Performed by Adelle
Liebestraum by F. Liszt
Performed by Lea
Homage a Chopin by E. Grieg
Performed by Nathan
Valse by S. Rachmaninov
Performed by Alan
Etude de Concerto No.3 by F. Liszt
Performed by Bridgett
Slavonic Dance Op.46, No.8 by A. Dvorak
Performed by Alan and Nathan
Participating Teachers: Lorrie Ksiazek, Irina Luyre, Olga Smirnova
Monday, February 24, 2020
Westminster Choir College March 2020 Events
Check website for cancellations!
*****2020 Damien Dixon Memorial Scholarship Master Class
This benefit master class with Professor Ingrid Clarfield includes students of Phyllis Lehrer, Larissa Korkina, Chiu Tze Lin and Julia Lam performing works of Beethoven, Brahms, Bartok, and Medtner. There will also be a special performance by Dr. Julia Lam's award-winning piano duet of Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre.
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00pm
Bristol Chapel
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Tickets: $5 - $100
Patron - $100 (preferred seating and program recognition)
General Supporter: $20
Student Supporter $5
Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by current IRS guidelines.
Box Office: 609-921-2662
Online:
https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=WCCRU&tck=true
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*****Westminster Kantorei
Einen neuen gewissen Geist: The musical heritage of J.S. Bach
Westminster Kantorei performs German music from across the Baroque era, focusing intently on the music of Heinrich Schiitz, Andreas Hammerschmidt, and members of the Bach family, culminating with Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227.
Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 4:00pm
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
21 S Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Free-will offering
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*****Rider Dances: Moving in Our Community
This year's Rider Dances looks at the many ways dance interfaces with our lives.
Performers:
Rider University Student
Kim Chandler Vaccaro, director
Ticket Information:
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students and seniors
Box Office: 609-896-7775
Order Online: https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1299542&presenter=RIDER&venue=&event=&tck=true
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:30pm
Sunday, March 8, 2020 ay 2:00pm
Theater in the Bart Luedeke Center
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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*****Visiting Artist: Antonio Formaro
Lecture Recital on the Music of Felix Mendelssohn
Pianist Antonio Formaro presents a lecture recital focusing on Mendelssohn's life and music.
Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3:00pm
Bristol Chapel
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Admission is Free
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*****Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital: Recovery and Discovery
Performing music by Franck, Jalbert, Brahms, and Emmanuel
This program is presented as part of Westminster Conservatory's theme for 2019-2020: Vive la France!
Performers:
Katherince McClure, flute
Kenneth Ellison, clarinet
Esma Pasic-Filipovic, piano
Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 7:30pm
Bristol Chapel
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Ticket information:
Admission is Free
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*****Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital
Sonatas from Four Nations
Pianist Clipper Erickson explores the music of Sweden, Russia, Germany and the United States.
Music by Wilhelm, Stenhammar, Ludwig van Beethoven, David Finko, Laurie Altman
Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 3:00pm
Bristol Chapel
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Admission is Free
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*****Westminster Community Orchestra: Happy Birthday Beethoven!
Celebrating the legendary composer
Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the great composer's birth.
Performers:
Westminster Community Orchestra
Ruth Ochs, conductor
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 3:00pm
Hillman Performance Hall
Westminster Choiur College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Ticket Information:
Adults - $15
Seniors/Non-Rider Students: $10
Box Office: 609-921-2663
Online: https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1299430&presenter=WCCRU&venue=&event=&tck=true
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers Winter Festival February 22, 2020 2:30pm Cairn University
Winter Festival
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
February 22, 2020
2:30pm
Night of the Tarantella by N. Faber
Performed by Ryan
Neon Lights by M. Goldston
Performed bhy Ryan and Mrs. Ksiazek
Yankee Doodle Traditional/Faber
Firefly by R. and N. Faber
Performed by Sadie and Mrs. Ksiazek
Rondo A Capriccio by L. Beethoven/Agay
Performed by Noah and Mrs. Ksiazek
Chim Chim Cheree by R. and R. Sherman/Faber
Performed by Ella and Mrs. Ksiazek
Simple Gifts Shaker Melody/C. Matz
Performed by Mark and Steven
The Horseman's Night Ride by N. and R. Faber
Performed by Jackson and Mrs. Ksiazek
Your Turn to Rock by M. Goldston
Performed by Jackson and Allie
Russian Folk Dance Traditional/Faber
Gallop Pony by N. and R. Faber
Performed by Allie and Mrs. Ksiazek
Sakura Japanese Arr. by J. Bastien
Harp Prelude by L. Kohler
Performed by Jacon Nusca
Mo Li Hwa Traditional Chinese Arr. by J. Bastien
Waltz of the Winter Wind by J. Bastien
Performed by Jared
Hot Pursuit by R. Vandall
Performed by Hannah, Olivia, and Rachel
Spanish Dance by C. Rollin
Fire Dance by C. Rollin
Performed by Hannah
Participating teachers: Jennifer Hansen, Lorrie Ksiazek, and Vivian Read
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers Winter Festival February 22, 2020 1:00pm Cairn University
Winter Festival
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
February 22, 2020
1:00pm
Drum Dance by C. Rollin
Russian Bear by C. Rollin
Winds from the West by C. Rollin
Performed by Vera
Black Square and Red Square by C. Rollin
Performed by Nathan
Loop the Loop by Mack Nevin
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by P. Tchaikovsky/C. Matz
Performed by Varun and Ritika
Sonata in F. Op.168, No.1 by A Diabelli
Performed by Jamie
Printemps by C. Rollin
La Charmeuse de Serpents by C. Rollin
Performed by Dylan
Alla Tarantella Op.39, No.2 by E. MacDowell
Performed by Olivia
Yankee Doodle Variations by R. Vandall
Performed by Nicholas and Lucas
The Gulf Stream by C. Rollin
Water Lilies by C. Rollin
Performed by Elsa
Sonata in D HOB XVI/37 by J. Haydn
Performed by Victoria
Caprice No. 24 by N. Paganini/D. Agay
Performed by Keira and Aaron
Prelude in c# minor, Op.3, No.2 by S. Rachmaninoff
Performed by Theresa
Participating teachers: Jennifer Hansen, Lorrie Ksiazek, Irina Lurye, and Vivan Read
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Register now for Dr. Vanessa Cornett's residency at the New School for Music Study
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