Baroque Festival Application

BAROQUE FESTIVAL 2026

Chair: Dr. Svetlana Transky, transky21@hotmail.com

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

Venue: Keyboard Concepts/Faust Harrison Pianos:

5539 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

 

Participation Fees:

  • Teacher Fee: 0$
  • Solo Student Fee: $25 (flat fee per student)
  • Duet Fee: $25 solo student fee + $1 per additional student

*Fees are non-refundable.

 

BAROQUE FESTIVAL GUIDELINES:

  • The Baroque Festival is open to any age or level of difficulty.
  • Repertoire must be chosen from the Baroque era. Repeats, other than first and second endings, are discouraged.
  • Performances have a 7 minute time limit.
  • Young beginners may perform two short pieces (not an option for intermediate or advance students). 
  • Students are expected to perform from memory (with the exception of ensembles), and it is customary for students to bow before and after their performance.
  • Please note that the Hollywood Branch may use images of the participants on our branch website. Your attendance signifies acceptance of these postings. A consent form must be on file.
  • Participating teachers will be expected to attend and contribute to the running of this event.

 

DRESS CODE GUIDELINES:

A dress or elegant pants outfit for females and  long dress pants, dress shirt, dress shoes (no sports shoes) for males.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete the Student Application below.

2. Mail one check, made payable to MTAC Hollywood Branch, postmarked by the February 20 application deadline, to Hollywood Branch Treasurer, Chizuru Sanada: 4236 Arch Dr. #208 Studio City, CA 91604. (Individual parents’ checks are not accepted.)

3. A completed and signed consent form for each student is required – please submit the form provided below. All participants must have a Consent Form on file. Participation, plus the consent form, signify acceptance of these postings.

BAROQUE FESTIVAL APPLICATION FORM

 

Questions?

Please contact branch website coordinator, Lieschen Bierstedt (lieschen@bierstedt.com).