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Update from LFMC LFMC Junior Convention & Competition, 2024Date: May 4, 2024 Location: University of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center
The LFMC Junior Convention and Competition for 2024 is over!
(Scroll down the page to see the results of this year's events.)
********************************* Our TENTH ANNUAL LFMC Junior Convention and Competition for 2024 was a great success at UNO on Saturday, May 4th, 2024! Once again, more than 80 students from around the state competed in more than 120 performancess under the auspices of 9 judges in Vocal and Piano events ranging from Pre-Primary to Musically Advanced levels of achievement. In addition, cash prizes totalling $3,550 were awarded in 17 categories in both Vocal and Piano performances. Students elected their State Junior Officers for 2024 using picture ballots from their programs. 2024 LFMC Junior Officers Junior President -- Alaina Mai Junior Treasurer -- Meredith Severa
2024 Junior Convention and Competition Awards Congratulations to the 2024 Winners!
******************************* Registration is now open for the 2024 Junior Convention and Competition!All the forms you will need are listed below and ready to download.See Procedures for necessary additional information. The DEADLINE for Registration is March 30, 2024, 11:59PM ********************************* At the Awards Ceremony, competitionawards are presented as well as: LFMC Scholarships to graduating seniors; National Music Week Essay Award, Junior Composers Contest Awards, and advanced Festivals Gold Cups (90 points, 75 points, 60 points) and 12 Consecutive Superior Awards. The extraordinary accomplishment which each of these awards represents will be recognized before the entire convention, adding to the prestige of the Juniors (and their teachers) who have achieved these milestones. The participants will elect LFMC Junior Officers who will assist in the Awards Ceremony and will serve in leadership roles for the coming year. Students in grades 8, 9, 10, or 11 are invited to submit their application to run for Junior Office no later than the deadline of April 6, 2024, 11:59 PM. Thanks to the many generous businesses, individuals and clubs who have sponsored awards! There are still many awards that need a sponsor. Please consider donating a Junior Convention Award to support our LFMC Juniors and encourage their excellence. Entry fees for 2024 remain the same as in previous years:
$30 Entry Fee allows qualified Juniors to compete in up to 4 events.
$60 Entry Fee allows qualified Juniors to compete in from 5 to 5 events. $10 Entry Fee allows non-competitors to attend auditions or run for office
Download the necessary documents at each of the links below. Please read the Procedures and Instructions before filling out and submitting applications.
PLEASE NOTE: Postal mail is often slow. Allow plenty of time for any mailed paperwork or forms to arrive before the deadline.
Sponsorships for the various awards are being accepted from clubs, individuals and businesses. Donor's names will be published in the State Junior Convention program and announced at the Awards Ceremony.
THANK YOU to all our generous sponsors!!
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Event | Levels | Award | Sponsor | ||
String Solo | Medium - Advanced 2 | $150 | Unsponsored | ||
String Concerto | Junior 2 - Senior | $150 | The Music Club of Baton Rouge & LFMC | ||
Vocal Solo, Art Song | Junior 1 - 3 | $100 | Unsponsored | ||
Vocal Solo, Art Song | Senior 1 - 3 | $300 | Edith Kilgore Kirkpatrick | ||
Vocal Solo, Art Song | Musically Advanced 1 - 3 | $400 | Unsponsored | ||
Vocal Solo, Musical Theater | Junior 1 - 3 | $100 | Mr. Aubrey Nolan | ||
Vocal Solo, Musical Theater | Senior 1 - 3 | $300 | Metairie Music Club | ||
Vocal Solo, Musical Theater | Musically Advanced 1 - 3 | $400 | Betty M. Thibodaux Memorial | ||
Piano Hymn Playing | Class 1 and 2 | $100 | Lori & Glenn Schurr | ||
Piano Hymn Playing | Class 3 and 4 | $150 | Mr. & Mrs. Glynn Rhinehart | ||
Piano Hymn Playing | Class 5 | $200 | Charlotte Davis Parrott Endowment | ||
Piano American Patriotic and Folk Song | Medium - Moderately Difficult 3 | $100 | A Friend of LFMC | ||
Piano American Patriotic and Folk Song | Difficult 1 - Advanced | $100 | Junior Counselors Club of Baton Rouge | ||
Piano Duet | Elementary 1 through 4 | $100 | Mrs. Kay Hawthorne | ||
Piano Duet | Medium - Moderately Difficult 1 | $200 | Mrs. Kay Hawthorne | ||
Piano Duet | Moderately Difficult 2 and 3 | $200 | Junior Counselors Club of Baton Rouge | ||
Piano Duet | Difficult 1 and 2 | $200 | Ching Song's Piano Studio | ||
Piano Duet | Very Difficult 1 - Musically Advanced 2 | $400 | The Music Club of Baton Rouge | ||
Piano Solo | Elementary 3 and 4 | $100 | Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vile | ||
Piano Solo | Medium | $100 | Mrs. Joy Harvey | ||
Piano Solo | Moderately Difficult 1 | $100 | Metairie Music Club | ||
Piano Solo | Moderately Difficult 2 and 3 | $200 | Metairie Music Club | ||
Piano Solo | Difficult 1 and 2 | $200 | Hall Piano Company | ||
Piano Solo | Very Difficult 1 - Musically Advanced 2 | $400 | Hall Piano Company | ||
Piano Concerto | Junior 2 - 3 | $300 | Greater New Orleans Music Club | ||
Piano Concerto | Senior | $400 | Hall Piano Company | ||