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Monthly Programs 2023-2024

Our monthly programs are held at Kawai Music Lesson Studios in Shelby Township (12745 23 Mile Road, Shelby Twp, MI). Second Mondays of the Month. Board meeting begins at 9:00am. General Meeting and Program begins at 10:00am.

September 11 - Vivace Roundtable Discussion with Welcome Party

October 9 - Mary Siciliano: Developing Technical Skills with Beginning and Intermediate Students

November 13 - Dr. Robert Conway, Wayne State University: Piano Masterclass

December - NO MEETING

January 8 - Dr. Christopher Harding, University of Michigan: What is American about American Piano Music

February 12 - Barbara Collins: Creative Teaching - Keeping Our Busy Students Engaged in Music Making

March 11 - Amy I-Lin Cheng, University of Michigan: Searching for a Voice: Tone, Texture, Voicing and Beyond - Musical Expression through the Lens of Tonal Producation

April 8 - Julia Siciliano: A Fictional Conversation between Schubert and Beethoven: A Recital with Narration

May 6 - 2024-2025 Planning Meeting

*Winter Storms - If Utica Community Schools cancel classes, our meeting will also be cancelled. Listen to 1270 AM Radio for news. You will not be contacted if the meeting is cancelled.

Event Calendar 2023-2024

Monday, September 11 - Membership Meeting

Monday, October 9 - Membership Meeting

Tuesday, October 10 - Honors Comp. Application Due

Saturday, November 11 - Honors Competition

Monday, November 13 - Membership Meeting - Masterclass

Saturday, November 18 - Honors Recital

Monday, January 8 - Membership Meeting

Saturday, February 3 - Kawai MFMC Festival

Saturday, February 3 - MAC MFMC Festival

Saturday, February 10 - Macomb MFMC Strings Festival

Sunday, February 11 - Macomb MFMC Piano Festival

Sunday, February 12 - Achievement Comp. App. Due

Monday, February 13 - Membership Meeting - ZOOM

Saturday, March 9 - Achievement Competition

Monday, March 11 - Membership Meeting

Friday, April 5 - Concerto/Duet Application Due

Monday, April 8 - Membership Meeting

Saturday, April 29 - Concerto and Duet Competition

Sunday, May 1 - Scholarship Application Due

Monday, May 6 - 2024-2025 Planning Meeting

Thursday, June 15 - Deadline for 2024-2025 Club Dues

Officers


President......................................Sara Aylesworth
Immediate Past President……….Arlene Anger
1st Vice President........................Stephanie Thompson
2nd Vice President.......................Jessica Thomas
Treasurer......................................Carol Levy
Recording Secretary....................Steve Mastrogiacomo
Member-At-Large........................Myung Lee

Committee Chairs

Programs.....................................Steven Mastrogiacomo
Yearbook.....................................Steven Mastrogiacomo
Honors Recital Competition.........Arlene Anger, Myung Lee
Concerto Competition.................Ayako Young
Scholarship Committee Chair.....Steven Mastrogiacomo
Achievement Competition...........Ayako Young
Website Coordinator....................Stephanie Thompson

Honorary Members

Ruth Burczyk
Eleanor Cockerline
Mike Evola
Sallie Hoxie
Tim Hoy
Susan Witucki

Competitions & Scholarships





Honors Competition Rules

Perform one solo piece (or one movement of a multi-movement work.) Memorization is required. Open to all instruments and voice. There are no minimum or maximum time limits. There are no teacher attendance requirements to enter students. 50% of all entrants in each division will be chosen to perform in either the Winners or the Honorable Mention Recitals. Of that 50% in each division, 50% will be chosen each between the Winners’ Recital and Honorable Mention Recital. First place winners cannot participate in the same division for which they won. They must wait until they are eligible to participate in the next division.


All chosen students are required to perform in their respective recitals to receive any trophies or awards. Reasons for non-attendance will not be accepted. All students must remain for the entire recital.
Awards will be given at the Winners’ Recital and Honorable Mention Recital. All previous winners are open to compete in this competition.
A student may enter the competition on two or more instruments. However, they must study with a Vivace Music Club member on each of the instrument(s) entered. For example, a student may enter for piano and voice, but only if the student receives private instruction for voice and piano from a Vivace member.
Repertoire changes will be allowed up to one week prior to competition. A student will be disqualified from the competition if he deviates from the repertoire given.
Any teacher entering may be asked to help the chairman with competition activities prior to or during the competition. Unwillingness to help may disqualify the teacher from future competitions. Teachers who assist the chairman will earn 1 point.

 

Honors Recital Competition

Chairs: Arlene Anger, Myung Lee

Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:30am-3:00pm

Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios, Shelby Township

Applications: Applications will be posted on the website (vivacemusicclub.org) and must be postmarked by October 10. (Late applications will not be accepted) There is a $30.00 fee.

Honors Recital: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Kawai Music Lesson Studios. Winners and Honorable Mentions must perform in order to receive their award. Recital times will be announced after the competition. All students must remain until the recital is over. First place winners cannot participate in the same division for which they won. They must wait until they are eligible to participate in the next division.

Prizes: Trophies will be awarded

 

Competition Requirements

Achievement and Glenn LeClair Memorial Concerto Competitions

A student may enter the competition on one or more instruments, however, they must study with a Vivace Music Club member on the instrument(s) entered. For example, a student may enter for piano and violin, but the student must receive private instruction for violin and piano from a Vivace member.

One movement of an original concerto must be played. There are no period requirements. The concerto must be performed by memory and with accompaniment. Teachers may accompany their own students only in the concerto division. Duet competitions must be 2 students. Duet events compete against duet events while concerto events compete against other concerto events.  Previous first place winners may not compete until they reach the next division. The applicant/teacher must meet the current Vivace Music Club eligibility requirements.

Repertoire changes and teacher participation requirements --see p. 7 of the Yearbook (same as Honors Competition).

* A member in good standing shall be one whose dues are current and who has accumulated 5 points since last year's competition. Points are awarded as follows: 1 point for assisting at a full day event, 1 point for each full meeting attended, 3 points for chairing an event or competition, 3 points for yearbook chairman or historian, 2 points for being a board member.

 

 

Achievement and Glenn LeClair Memorial Concerto Competition

Achievement Chair: Ayako Young

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios
12745-23 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Application: Applications will be posted on the website (vivacemusicclub.org) and must be postmarked by February 10. Late applications will not be accepted. The fee is $30.00.

Requirement: A member will not need points in order to enter students in this competition.

Prizes: All first, second, and third winners will receive trophies in all divisions. Award level: Lower Elementary Division (K-3), Upper Elementary Division (4-6), Junior High Division (7-9), Senior High Division (10-12)

 

Glenn LeClair Concerto Competition Chairs: Ayako Young

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2024 (recordings due)

Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios
12745-23 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Application: Applications will be posted on the website (vivacemusicclub.org) and must be postmarked by April 5. Late applications will not be accepted. The fee is $30.00.

Divisions: Lower Elementary Division (K-3)
Upper Elementary Division (4-6)
Junior High Division (7-9)
Senior High Division (10-12)

Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to each first, second, and third place in each division. In addition, cash awards will be given as follows: Lower Elementary $25, Upper Elementary $50, Junior High $75, Senior High $100.

Any student entering this competition may not use the same movement of the same concerto as last year. Please read the eligibility requirements page for additional information.


Vivace Scholarship for Future Music Majors $500 Award

Scholarship Rules and Application

Due Date: May 1, 2024

Scholarship Committee Chair: Steven Mastrogiacomo

Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios
12745-23 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315

Award: Scholarship Committee awards one $500 scholarship to one student pursuing music study as a music major. While music minors may apply, priority consideration will be given to music majors.

Essay Required: Student prepares an essay detailing their collegiate plans in music study. Check the January Vivace Newsletter for application and essay requirements. A presentation before the Scholarship committee is required in person.

Grade Required: The student must be in their senior year in high school.

Award date: The student is awarded by the end of May 2024.