Rules

  • This competition is open to any band or strings student currently enrolled in a band or strings program in FCPS.

  • Band or strings teachers of participants must be members of the Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education (FACE). Teachers who aren't currently members can fill out this Membership Application and must pay the $20 membership fee (directions in the application).

  • Submissions must be for instruments that participants play in an FCPS ensemble.

  • Participants must choose approved repertoire from the VBODA manual.

  • The grade of the repertoire will determine the category of competition. Our three categories are as follows: Junior Artist (Grade 1-2), Emerging Artist (Grade 3-4), Master Artist (Grade 5-6).

  • Students do not need a piano accompanist for the virtual preliminary round.

  • Finalists in the Emerging Artist and Master Artist category (if repertoire has it) will need an accompanist for the finals round on May 20.

Timeline

  • Virtual submissions will be accepted up through May 3.

  • Finalists will be announced on May 10.

  • There will be three finalists from each category.

  • The finals round will take place on Monday, May 20 from 5-9pm at Annandale High School. A specific time will be emailed closer to the event.

 

How to Submit

  • Virtual submissions must have video and audio. Videos should show participant's face and instrument. There are three parts of the submission process.

*Video submissions should be uploaded as an unlisted video to youtube. The link should be shared with Diana Chou (facesolocomp@gmail.com).

**The $25 participation fee can be submitted through Venmo @FACEva ($25.50 to include Venmo fee) or mailed to:

Kate Bongard

6402 Bardu Ct Springfield, VA 22152

Helpful Tips

No special equipment is needed to record, but doing several audio tests with the device placed at various distances from the instrument will give you some hints at how to produce the best sound possible.

Awards

All participants will receive a certificate of participation. All finalists will receive a trophy.

Questions: Email Diana Chou (facesolocomp@gmail.com) with any questions about repertoire or submission details.