Spring Piano Evaluations

Evaluation Dates: 

• Saturday, April 5, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
• Sunday, April 6, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS faculty. They are designed to encourage growth and artistic expression for students of all ages. Evaluations are open to students of WCMS teachers, and your private teacher must recommend participation.

How do they work?

Students prepare a program to perform for a panel of two adjudicators and receive detailed, constructive written feedback. Each student’s teacher determines the repertoire and scale requirements for their evaluation. Repertoire does not need to be decided before registration.

Details:

• Registration is required to reserve a spot:
  • December 21: Priority registration deadline for WCMS students. After December 21 the registration will be opened to students from other schools, and you are not assured a performance spot.
  • January 31: Final registration deadline for all students. Repertoire is not required for registration, and can be determined by the teacher later in the spring.
  • February 7: The performance schedule will be finalized and shared no later than February 7. No schedule change requests or refunds will be offered after the schedule is published.
• Evaluation dates: Saturday, April 5, 1:00 – 5:00 PM and Sunday, April 6, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Fee: $65

What to perform:

• Prepare a program of two pieces and two scales. Student’s teacher will determine repertoire, scale parameters (choice of keys, number of octaves, speed, etc.), and memorization requirement. Maximum length = 15 minutes. If the program is longer, the adjudicators will shorten the program by hearing excerpts of the prepared material.

What to expect:

• Evaluations are private. Parents, other students, and teachers wait outside the evaluation room during the performance.
• Adjudicators do not teach during the performances. Feedback is provided through the evaluation form.
• Students participate anonymously. Adjudicators do not know the students’ names or teachers.
• Performances will be in-person. No online streaming or pre-recorded options, barring a change in the interests of public health/safety.
• Contact Barbara Lieurance at pianoeval@winchestermusic.org with questions.

Register Online

As part of the registration form, you will be asked which blocks of time you are available on April 5 and April 6.