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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Music Video Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween by submitting a video performance to IMA’s kid-friendly Spooktacular Music Video Festival! Open to musicians of all ages and levels performing piano\, vocals\, guitar\, strings\, drums\, or ukulele. Costumes and spooky creativity are encouraged. Participants will earn festive ribbons and special awards. \nSubmissions: September 21–October 31\, 2026\nEntry fee: $15 per video
URL:https://illinoismusicassociation.org/event/spooktacular-music-video-festival/
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SUMMARY:Sonata/Sonatina Video Solo Competition
DESCRIPTION:Sonata/Sonatina Solo Competition is a video event open to piano performers. This competition is designed to promote excellence in performance\, encourage artistic growth\, and foster a deeper understanding of the sonata and sonatina repertoire. Each entrant is invited to submit one movement from a sonata or sonatina. Submissions of multiple movements will be considered as separate entries. All performances will be evaluated by one  of our qualified judges\, and participants will be eligible to receive a Ist Place Gold\, 2nd Place Silver\, 3rd Place Bronze\, or Participation Award based on the artistic and technical merit of their performance. Every participant will also receive a certificate of recognition from the IMA.
URL:https://illinoismusicassociation.org/event/sonata-sonatina-video-solo-competition/
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SUMMARY:Bach Competition
DESCRIPTION:Studying Bach is foundational for every growing string player. This competition provides the perfect deadline to help your students master intonation\, bow control\, and structural phrasing in solo repertoire—whether they are tackling a simplified dance movement or a complex movement from the unaccompanied Sonatas\, Partitas\, or Suites.
URL:https://illinoismusicassociation.org/event/bach-competition/
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SUMMARY:Technique Olympics for Strings
DESCRIPTION:We all know that solid technique is the foundation of beautiful music-making\, but getting students excited about scales and etudes can be a hurdle. The Technique Olympics frames fundamental skill-building as an exciting personal challenge\, giving students a clear reason to perfect their posture\, intonation\, and tone production.\nSpecific technique requirements\, scale tempos\, and digital entry forms will be made available on our website when registration opens.
URL:https://illinoismusicassociation.org/event/technique-olympics-for-strings/
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SUMMARY:String Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Music Association for two inspiring masterclasses designed for intermediate to advanced violin\, viola\, cello\, and double bass students. \nDates: \n\nSunday\, April 25\, 2027\nThursday\, May 27\, 2027\n\nStudents may participate as performers or attend as auditors. Master clinicians will offer expert guidance on technique\, performance psychology\, bow control\, shifting\, phrasing\, and musical interpretation. \nPerformer space is limited. Students\, teachers\, and parents are welcome to audit.
URL:https://illinoismusicassociation.org/event/string-masterclass/
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SUMMARY:String Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Music Association for two inspiring masterclasses designed for intermediate to advanced violin\, viola\, cello\, and double bass students. \nDates: \n\nSunday\, April 25\, 2027\nThursday\, May 27\, 2027\n\nStudents may participate as performers or attend as auditors. Master clinicians will offer expert guidance on technique\, performance psychology\, bow control\, shifting\, phrasing\, and musical interpretation. \nPerformer space is limited. Students\, teachers\, and parents are welcome to audit.
URL:https://illinoismusicassociation.org/event/string-masterclass-2/
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