early-level-baroque%2fclassical-festival-1382695_1280Synopsis: The Early Level Baroque/Classical Festival (ELBCF) provides an encouraging performance experience of 18th and early 19th Century music for students at the Preparatory through Fifth Level of study. It further promotes the appreciation and understanding of these two important classical styles through an evaluation by a qualified judge.

  • Who may enter: Preparatory through level 5.
  • Entry and Payment Deadline:  11:59 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2024
  • Fee: $15.00 per performer.
  • Date and Time: Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Recital times will vary.
  • Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA

Repertoire Requirements:

  1. Time Limit: Three minutes. A student may play more than one piece by either the same or a different composer as long as the combined time does not exceed 3 minutes.
  2. Music Allowed: Preparatory thru Five (5). Music written between 1600 through ca. 1830, Teachers may consult the CM syllabus for guidance., Contact the chairperson with questions regarding repertoire selections.
  3. Memorization: Pianists may not use music during the performance. Other disciplines may use music as is customary to their discipline.

Dress Code and Decorum
Students are to show respect for their judges, audience, fellow performers, and the festival by following the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) Conejo Valley dress code and decorum stated as follows:
Boys:
Wear slacks with a belt and a tucked-in button-up shirt with a collar. Jackets and ties are encouraged. Wear dress shoes (preferred) or black sneakers with black socks. 
Girls:
Wear a dress, a skirt with a blouse, or dress slacks with a blouse. The dress or skirt must be knee-length or longer. Wear dress shoes (preferred) or black sneakers.
Not Allowed:
Do not wear shorts, T-shirts, blue jeans, sports uniforms, tight clothing, flip-flops, Crocs, or sneakers (exception: black sneakers).

Special Instructions: Students do NOT need to provide copies of their music this year unless specifically requested by the judge.

Venue Information

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1 West Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks CA, 91360

The venue is on the corner of Mountclef & Avenida de los Arboles.

MTAC Conejo Valley
Early Level Baroque/Classical Festival
Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Recital times will vary