Young Musicians Concert (Music on the Divide)
For students living on the Georgetown Divide, through age 21. Students audition with a
memorized, classical piece of about two minutes in length. Selected students perform at the annual Music on the Divide
Young Musicians concert. In recent years, the Music on the Divide has awarded partial summer scholarships to the El
Dorado Sugarloaf Fine Arts Music Camp.
Winter and Spring recitals
These family events are a semi-annual celebration, featuring piano solos, duets, guitar, trumpet
and french horn performances.
MTAC Certificate of Merit program
Students perform
for judges and receive state recognition for their achievements in technique, sight-reading, ear-training,
knowledge of music theory, and performance of baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary piano repertoire. Students also have an opportunity to experiment
with improvisation.
Small-group Recitals (kids, teens and adults)
These get-togethers include theory games, ensemble-playing, solo performances, and allow students
to meet with friends sharing a common interest in learning to play. We hold similar sessions for guitar and brass students,
and host an evening for our adult students.
Yamaha Clavinova
Festival
Using the latest technoloy, students perform
on the Clavinova, a digital piano, with a MIDI "back-up" band. The music is fun and motivating,
and students develop ensemble skills useful in accomapnying and playing in groups. Students from Placer and El Dorado
Counties meet at the Music Exchange in Newcastle in the Spring for this one-day festival.
MTAC Sonatina Festival
Students
perform a Sonata or Sonatina at the Roseville Sherman Clay's Recital Hall. More advanced students are judged and awarded
medals.
District Evening of Music
Black Oak Mine School Distruct students perform classical music for the community at Golden Sierra
High School.
Youth Expo
This annual community event in Garden Valley Park features student talent and activities available
for youth living on the Divide.