Solo & Ensemble Festival

The Solo & Ensemble Festival is one of our most popular events. 

Saturday, April 29 @St. Rose School 5309 N.E. Alameda Portland

Here is the schedule for the day. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your assigned time to warm up. Parents and family can come into the room to hear their child’s performance. Camera and Video is fine. No dress code. Make sure to bring your music and make a copy of it for the judges. We have music stands for the students. 

 

Results

 

  • Open to All Levels of Band Students. Students will compete in one of these 3 categories: Beginners, Intermediate (2nd year students), and Advanced Students (3rd year and more) Students may participate as a soloist or in an ensemble (2-4 students)
  • Selecting Music: For Beginners music is designated in their book or you can choose from the list below. For Inter/Adv Students music is listed below.  We have sample video/audio clips for many of the songs.
  • Teachers can assist students in choosing appropriate material if asked. 
  • We will schedule students for a 15 minute block of time between the hours of 10:00-2:00. You may request a preference am/pm. 
  • All students receive a certificate and participation ribbon
  • Scores are tallied and Trophy’s and Medals are awarded for placement 
  • Trophy’s are awarded for 1st-4th place and medals for 5th-8th place for each category: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
 
Choosing Music:

Teachers can suggest music for your child. Please email a note to the instructor letting them know your child is interested and if they can help your child choose. The sooner the better. We give students a choice of levels.  The harder the level students can earn bonus points if they execute the song well. 

Drummers: There are solo Snare Drum pieces at the bottom of the download page

or choose a song to play on bells (if using “sheet music”, download flute parts)

 
How to Sign Up:  Reg_Form 2023
 
Sheet music for songs below not in book:

Choose a piece from the list below and then go tot he following link to download Click HERE   If your child wants to play a song not on this list, please consult with instructor to make sure it is an appropriate piece with all the criteria needed to adjudicate. 

List of Available Songs:  

with Help Videos below (Listen to many of these songs by clicking on the video Link)

 
Beginning Soloist (1st year student)

Students can receive extra bonus points for choosing a level 2 or 3 song. The harder the level the more bonus points a student can receive.

Level 1  soloist (easiest)

  • Ode to Joy (in Book)  
  • Hungarian Folk Song
  • Rockin’

Level 2  soloist (med. difficulty)

Level 3  soloist (More difficult)

To hear the song played on your instrument

: Flute/bells  Clarinet  Sax  Trumpet  Trombone

 
Intermediate Soloist (2nd year student) 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

 
Advanced Level Soloist (student with more than 2 years experience) 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Beginning Ensembles:

Level One: 

  • Rockin’ 
  • Musette (played unison with two or more players)

Level Two:

  • Hungarian Folk Song
  • America

Level Three:

  • Spring (Sheet Music) for 2-3 students
  • Pirates Medley (Sheet Music)
Intermediate Ensemble:

Level One: 

  • Spring (Sheet Music)
  • Pirates Medley (Sheet music)

Level Two:

  • Island Winds (Trio-in Book)
  • Star Wars (Duo Sheet music arrangement)
  • Tequila! (in Book)

Level Three:

  • Superfan (in book)
  • Desert March (in book)
Advanced Ensemble:

Level One:

  • Island Winds
  • Star Wars (Duo-sheet music)
  • Tequila!

Level Two:

  • Desert March (in book)
  • Superfan (in book)

Level Three:

  • Star Wars Medley (ensemble arrangement-trio)
  • Simple Gifts (sheet Music-Trio)
  • Cruella De Vil (Duo-sheet music)

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The M.U.S.E. instrumental program provides students of elementary and middle school ages the opportunity to learn an instrument in a group setting. We offer classes in Band, and in some schools Piano, and Guitar/Ukulele. You’ll find us in Portland, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles. We feel learning an instrument is complimentary to a child’s academic studies including discipline, time management, teamwork, organizational skills, and perseverance and commitment. Our teachers are committed to making music lessons fun in a supportive and nurturing environment.

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