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2024 Bay Rigde Festival - Tampa

2024 Bay Ridge Festival FINAL SCHEDULES
Piano/Voice/Clarinet HERE

Strings Schedule HERE

- Are participating teachers required to volunteer? YES.

We are a volunteer-based organization. Each teacher is required to volunteer for 2 hours in-person, find a responsible adult or choose to pay a $75 fee to cover the cost of hiring outside help.
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

- FFMC Child Protection form is mandatory for All Judges, Volunteers, Workers, Accompanists and Teachers. If you did not submit this form, please do it ASAP. You only need to submit one time.
FFMC Child Protection Form Submit electronically by uploading to https://www.dropbox.com/request/o0QSXnGbuQsFkouXRxFj

- Can we use rating sheets from previous years? NO.
Download and print the VIVACE generated rating sheet. These are computer generated with individual bar code assigned to each student. No other rating sheets will be accepted.

2 copies for Solo/Concerto/Pat/Folk/Hymn, etc. 1 copy for Sight Play. No rating sheet needed for Theory.
Helpful Video: Vivace – Downloading a Student History | Downloading Rating Sheets - YouTube (around 4 min. mark)

- Students must provide original music to the judges and clearly mark the measures. Students will be disqualified if there is no original music for the Judges. NO COPIES.

- Teachers should provide a list of students and events/levels to the judges, in the order they will perform.

- Theory will be offered every audition day in Room #107. Students may take the test before or after their playing audition. Last student will be admitted at 4pm, so plan accordingly.

- Sight Play - Sight Play on Feb. 10th and 11th will be done in the audition room. On February 17th, the students need to sign-up for a time slot in Room #123.

- Parking and Maps - HCC Parking is NOT free. To find information about parking as well as maps of the building click here HCC Parking Info | Tampa Festival

- What should the student do on the day of the audition?
There is no registration the day of the audition. Warm up at home (no practice rooms available), arrive 15 minutes early, bring original sheet music and rating sheets, and go straight to their assigned audition room. If they do not know the room number, stop by the Info Desk in the lobby.

- Video/Audio Recording is NOT permitted, per Bulletin pg. 7. This is a cause for disqualification.

- A student is no longer participating, what should I do?
There are no refunds. If you have cancellations, please send an email with names and events as soon as possible, so that we have records for the final report.

Please review previous emails for clarifications.

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Email sent out January 10, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Dear Teachers,

Enclosed is the Bay Ridge Festival Piano/Voice/Clarinet schedule. There should be plenty of allowed time for adjudication and students to enter/exit the audition rooms within your block schedules.

Please look over the schedule and let us know ASAP if you see any issues or you were not assigned enough time.

There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after Saturday, January 13th at 11:59PM.

HCC Ybor City map, parking and room info can be found HERE.

Reminders (please refer to previous emails/website for details):

Download and print the VIVACE generated rating sheet. 2 copies for Solo/Concerto/Pat/Folk/Hymn, etc. 1 copy for Sight Play. No rating sheet needed for Theory.
Students must provide original music to the judges and clearly mark the measures. Students will be disqualified if there is no music for the Judges.
Memorization rules can be found in the Bulletin on pg. 1.
Students should arrive 15 minutes early to their audition room.
Teachers and parents/family members are allowed inside the audition room, space permitting. Except sight play and theory rooms.
NO Video and Audio Recording is allowed, per Bulletin pg. 7. This is a cause for disqualification.
Theory will be offered every audition day in Room #107. Students may take the test before or after their playing audition. Last student will be admitted at 4pm, so plan accordingly.
Sight Play on Feb. 10th and 11th will be done in the audition room. On February 17th, the students need to sign-up for a time slot in Room #123.
FFMC Child Protection Form – Deadline February 1st, 2024 - All Judges, Volunteers, Workers, Accompanists and Teachers. Submit electronically by uploading to https://www.dropbox.com/request/o0QSXnGbuQsFkouXRxFj This form is mandatory by the FFMC.
Each teacher is required to volunteer for 2 hours in-person, find a responsible adult or choose to pay a $75 fee to cover the cost of hiring outside help.
Make checks payable to Bay Ridge District and send to Ivanka Stefanov, 9005 Bana Villa Ct., Tampa 33635 or give the check to the festival chair on the day of the festival.
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM
There are no refunds. If you have cancellations, please send an email with names and events as soon as possible, so that we have records for the final report.

Please be respectful, professional and flexible. You, your colleagues, judges, students, parents, and volunteers have been working hard to create the most positive experience for our students. There may be unforeseen circumstances, difficulties or last minute changes. In case of any issues, please find a committee member who can solve the problem. Unprofessional behavior and altercations will not be tolerated and will result in removal from current or future festivals.

If you have any questions or concerns before the festival, use this email and a committee member will answer as soon as they can. Remember that we are ALL teachers, performers and family members with busy schedules.

Thanks.

BR Committee

2024 Bay Ridge Festival Schedule Piano/Voice/Clarinet (first draft)

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Thank you for registering your students.

The official invoice has been sent out via email. Please check your spam folder or let us know if you did not receive your invoice by Dec. 12. The Vivace invoice is final, and teachers must pay the full invoice regardless if the student decides not to participate after the registration date.

Festival fees are due by December 18th, 2023 (postmarked).
Make checks payable to Bay Ridge District and send to Ivanka Stefanov, 9005 Bana Villa Ct., Tampa 33635. Include a copy of your invoice.

FORMS REQUIRED (forms are below)

· December 18th, 2023 (postmarked) - Receiving Graded Rating Sheet Form Due; send with festival fees.

· FFMC Child Protection Form - February 1st, 2024 – Judges, Volunteers, Workers, and Teachers .

Upload to Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/request/o0QSXnGbuQsFkouXRxFj

PLAN AHEAD:

Rating Sheets are Vivace generated. Print 2 copies (per event) and give to the student to bring on the day of their audition. How to download rating sheets video CLICK HERE
Original Score: Students will be disqualified if there is no original music for the Judges.
Copyright Rules and Regulations will be strictly enforced. Copyright permission and/or purchase receipt must accompany any printed computer-generated music. All music must be in paper form and standard solo format: No orchestral scores or e-devices are allowed. Students must have their own original solo music. Not adhering to these Rules will result in disqualification.
Volunteering: Each teacher is required to volunteer for 2 hours in-person or choose to pay a $75 fee to cover the cost of hiring outside help. Please remember that all Festivals are run on volunteer work, and we would rather have manpower than collect fees. A Google Form with volunteer times available will be sent out after the student schedule is published, so you can plan accordingly when signing up.
Accompaniment: If accompaniment is indicated in the score, accompaniment must be used. Entrants/Teachers must provide their own accompanists. Accompaniments must be live.
Specially Capable Musicians: please refer to page 4 of Bulletin. There is a form (3-13) that needs to be submitted to the area and state chairman at least 1 month prior to the Festival Date.
Theory: Practice tests are located HERE

Festival Schedule with specific times and rooms will be published beginning of January.

If there are cancellations, please email the student(s) name and event(s) to the BR Committee.

There are NO REFUNDS.

For questions, please use bayridgefestivaltampa@gmail.com

Bay Ridge Festival - Tampa

2024 Bay Rigde Festival - Tampa

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2024 Bay Ridge Festival FINAL SCHEDULES Piano/Voice/Clarinet HERE

Strings Schedule HERE

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- Are participating teachers required to volunteer? YES.

We are a volunteer-based organization. Each teacher is required to volunteer for 2 hours in-person, find a responsible adult or choose to pay a $75 fee to cover the cost of hiring outside help. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

- Can we use rating sheets from previous years? NO. Download and print the VIVACE generated rating sheet. These are computer generated with individual bar code assigned to each student. No other rating sheets will be accepted.

2 copies for Solo/Concerto/Pat/Folk/Hymn, etc. 1 copy for Sight Play. No rating sheet needed for Theory. Helpful Video: Vivace – Downloading a Student History | Downloading Rating Sheets - YouTube (around 4 min. mark)

- Students must provide original music to the judges and clearly mark the measures. Students will be disqualified if there is no original music for the Judges. NO COPIES.

- Teachers should provide a list of students and events/levels to the judges, in the order they will perform.

- Theory will be offered every audition day in Room #107. Students may take the test before or after their playing audition. Last student will be admitted at 4pm, so plan accordingly.

- Sight Play - Sight Play on Feb. 10th and 11th will be done in the audition room. On February 17th, the students need to sign-up for a time slot in Room #123.

- Parking and Maps - HCC Parking is NOT free. To find information about parking as well as maps of the building click here HCC Parking Info | Tampa Festival

- Video/Audio Recording is NOT permitted, per Bulletin pg. 7. This is a cause for disqualification.

- A student is no longer participating, what should I do? There are no refunds. If you have cancellations, please send an email with names and events as soon as possible, so that we have records for the final report.

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Please review previous emails for clarifications.

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Email sent out January 10, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Dear Teachers,

Enclosed is the Bay Ridge Festival Piano/Voice/Clarinet schedule. There should be plenty of allowed time for adjudication and students to enter/exit the audition rooms within your block schedules.

Please look over the schedule and let us know ASAP if you see any issues or you were not assigned enough time.

There will be NO SCHEDULE CHANGES after Saturday, January 13th at 11:59PM.

HCC Ybor City map, parking and room info can be found HERE.

Reminders (please refer to previous emails/website for details):

Download and print the VIVACE generated rating sheet. 2 copies for Solo/Concerto/Pat/Folk/Hymn, etc. 1 copy for Sight Play. No rating sheet needed for Theory.

Students must provide original music to the judges and clearly mark the measures. Students will be disqualified if there is no music for the Judges.

Memorization rules can be found in the Bulletin on pg. 1.

Students should arrive 15 minutes early to their audition room.

Teachers and parents/family members are allowed inside the audition room, space permitting. Except sight play and theory rooms.

NO Video and Audio Recording is allowed, per Bulletin pg. 7. This is a cause for disqualification.

Theory will be offered every audition day in Room #107. Students may take the test before or after their playing audition. Last student will be admitted at 4pm, so plan accordingly.

Sight Play on Feb. 10th and 11th will be done in the audition room. On February 17th, the students need to sign-up for a time slot in Room #123.

FFMC Child Protection Form – Deadline February 1st, 2024 - All Judges, Volunteers, Workers, Accompanists and Teachers. Submit electronically by uploading to https://www.dropbox.com/request/o0QSXnGbuQsFkouXRxFj This form is mandatory by the FFMC.

There are no refunds. If you have cancellations, please send an email with names and events as soon as possible, so that we have records for the final report.

If you have any questions or concerns before the festival, use this email and a committee member will answer as soon as they can. Remember that we are ALL teachers, performers and family members with busy schedules.

Thanks.

BR Committee

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2024 Bay Ridge Festival Schedule Piano/Voice/Clarinet (first draft)

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Bay Ridge Festival 2024 Teacher Info

Child Protection Form 2024

Receiving Rating Sheets Form 2024

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2024 Bay Ridge Festival FINAL SCHEDULES
Piano/Voice/Clarinet HERE

We are a volunteer-based organization. Each teacher is required to volunteer for 2 hours in-person, find a responsible adult or choose to pay a $75 fee to cover the cost of hiring outside help.
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

- Can we use rating sheets from previous years? NO.
Download and print the VIVACE generated rating sheet. These are computer generated with individual bar code assigned to each student. No other rating sheets will be accepted.

2 copies for Solo/Concerto/Pat/Folk/Hymn, etc. 1 copy for Sight Play. No rating sheet needed for Theory.
Helpful Video: Vivace – Downloading a Student History | Downloading Rating Sheets - YouTube (around 4 min. mark)

- A student is no longer participating, what should I do?
There are no refunds. If you have cancellations, please send an email with names and events as soon as possible, so that we have records for the final report.