East Prairie Student Musicians are invited to participate in this year's IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. (IGSMA = Illinois Grade School Music Association).
Students who are interested and recommended will receive music to play at the contest from Mr. Berlinghof or their private teacher. Talk to Mr. Berlinghof if you are interested. The IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest is a great opportunity for students to perform their pieces for judges and receive ratings, comments, and awards. It is a very motivating and rewarding experience. The contest site will be Haven Middle School this year on February 24, 2024.
The entry from is due December 8th to participate in the February contest. You can complete the Google Form below or fill out a paper enrollment form (available from Mr. Berlinghof at school).
Use the Google form to sign up for the IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest is below. You can also fill out a paper enrollment form (available from Mr. Berlinghof).
There is a fee for the IGSMA contest. Please total all fees and pay by check (payable to EPS) or cash and give to Mr. Berlinghof or the school office by December 8th.
The fee per solo entry is $8.75.
Piano Accompaniment fee is $35. (Most solo performances require a piano accompaniment. Please see Mr. Berlinghof if you are unsure. East Prairie has arranged for a pianist to practice with our students and accompany them at our Solo Recital and the IGSMA contest.)
The fee per student in an ensemble entry is $5.25 per member.
IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest Rules
Please read IGSMA Solo Contest rules from IGSMA (below). There you will find information regarding the rules and guidelines as well as a greater explanation of the contest.
Please note: You will be scheduled to perform between 8:00am to 2:00pm during the day of February 24, 2024, at Haven Middle School. Special requests for performance times will be accepted, but given the number of participants, they cannot be guaranteed.