What is a guild audition?

The audition consists of students playing anywhere from 1-20 pieces in a private audition room with one judge. After the audition, the judge will provide the student with a “report card” with comments which inspire the student to continue his/her study of music and to come back next year showing progress.

What is the National piano Playing auditions?

National Piano Playing Auditions are held at The Piano Key each Spring. Students are adjudicated by an international panel of judges and receive report cards, certificates, and fraternity pins. The purpose of the auditions is to establish goals for the earliest beginner as well as the artistic adult.

How do I join the piano Guild?

The student may register to play one to twenty pieces for the Judge. A student must register in advance with an instructor who is a Guild Member who submits the payment and registration card to Headquarters. Once the Guild Fee is submitted to Headquarters, it is non refundable.

What is piano Guild audition?

With the Piano Guild Auditions, students play against a standard of excellence and do not compete with other students. To this regard, the audition serves as an annual musical “check-up” under an outside adjudicator.

What are the piano levels?

Piano skill levels generally are classified as beginner, early intermediate, intermediate, early advanced and advanced; or they run across a spectrum from 1 to 8.

Are pianists fast typers?

This 2019 paper reports a typing speed of 120 words/minute for pianists, compared to 50 words/minute for non-pianists, for 3 reasons: piano-playing has an enhanced feedback loop, is an inherently analytical process, and uses all 10 fingers fairly equally.

How do you memorize a piano fast?

How To Memorize Piano Music Faster

  1. Play Hands Separately.
  2. Memorize Small Segments Of Music.
  3. Play With Your Eyes Closed.
  4. Focus On Harmonies And Melodic Structure.
  5. Sing Through The Music.
  6. Listen To Recordings Of The Music.
  7. Utilize Spaced Repetition.
  8. Take A Nap.

How many audition centers does the Guild have?

Since that time, the Guild has grown to more than 850 audition centers where thousands of students enroll annually in our international auditions, which are held throughout the U.S. and abroad.

What is the National Guild of piano teachers?

We of the American College of Musicians / National Guild of Piano Teachers are delighted to welcome you to our website. We are the largest nonprofit organization of piano teachers and students in the world! The Piano Guild, as we are called (a division of the American College of Musicians), was founded in 1929 by Dr. Irl Allison.

Where are YY auditions held in the US?

Yearly auditions are held in over 700 US cities and several foreign countries. Students are adjudicated by an international panel of judges and receive report cards, certificates, and fraternity pins. Programs are diversified to meet the needs of both students and teachers.

What is the purpose of the auditions program?

Our primary function is to establish definite goals and awards–in noncompetitive auditions–for students of all levels, from the earliest beginner to the gifted prodigy. With the exception of our “special” programs, teachers have the flexibility to choose all repertoire for student auditions.