Selina Chu Piano Studio
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piano lessons in Issaquah, Washington
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Events & Evaluations

 Mixed up about which event is which?

ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music) Examinations:  fall and spring.  Comprehensive, rigorous evaluations for repertoire, technical skills and theory.  Online registration by student for one-on-one exam with adjudicator.   

WSMTA Adjudications:  late February/early March.  Master class format.  Play 2 pieces for an open mini-lesson with a master teacher, plus written comments.  

NFMC Junior Festival:   2nd Saturday of March.   Play 2 pieces in a small group setting for written comments.   Also available: Theory, Concerto and Duet events.  Points are earned for gold trophy cups.  Recital format, with pauses for adjudication.

National Guild Auditions:  late May or early June.  Detailed evaluations of memorized repertoire and keyboard patterns.  2-20 pieces may be performed.   One-on-one exam with adjudicator.

PAFE (Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside): April.  Play 2 memorized pieces for written comments, master class adjudication and honors.   Master class format.   

Seattle International Piano Festivals:  festivals and competitions.  Bach Festival in late fall, Viennese & Classical Festival, Romantic Festival and Contemporary & Impressionistic Festival in the spring. 

Seattle Young Artists Music Festival:   March, during UW’s spring break.  Play 1-4 pieces for written comments, master class adjudication and honors.  Master class format.

Snelling Competition:  2nd Sunday of March.  Entry is limited to 5 students per teacher.  Play 2 pieces for cash awards and honors.  Must also enter NFMC Jr. Festival.  Formal recital format.

Theme and Variations Gala:  November Gala, with one dress rehearsal.  Join with students of Sondra Hopper to perform in teams, for a fun evening of music and prizes.

LWMTA Young Composers Concert:  Students perform their original compositions in a spring recital sponsored by Lake Washington Chapter, WSMTA.  Entrants may use traditional notation or their own system of notation.  Each performer will receive a souvenir booklet containing all the compositions.