Community Concerts

Mildred P. Freiberg Piano Festival
(formerly the Belmont Piano Festival)

Mildred Freiberg was a highly esteemed pianist, educator and mentor to many. She was a former Powers Music School Board President and one of the founders of our School. Therefore, it is with great honor that Powers Music School renamed the long-standing Belmont Piano festival after Mildred P. Freiberg in 2007.

The Festival will celebrate its 46th year in 2009. This two-day celebration consists of multiple concerts and has become a tradition for students in grades K-12. Powers Music School and the Belmont Piano Festival share a common history, since the Festival was the catalyst for the founding of Powers Music School.

Over the years, the Festival concerts have celebrated both a student's first performance and the exciting accomplishments of more mature artists.

The goal of the piano festival has always been to broaden the students' as well as the teachers' experience and love of music. A variety of styles and teaching methods are presented through these performances in a non-competitive manner that stimulates the local music community.

Application Fee: $15

Application Process:

• Application forms will be distributed in December 2008. Pianists are invited to perform as soloists and/or in a duet or ensemble. There is no fee for additional instrumentalists or for students who have paid their 2008/09 Powers Music School annual registration fee.
• The application fee may be waived in case of hardship. Piano teachers seeking a waiver should contact the School's Executive and Artistic Director at 617/484-4696.

Concert Dates:

Saturday, March 7, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009

Location: All Saints' Church, 17 Clark Street, Belmont

Concert admission is free

Inquiries and Registration: Erika Rubin, Marketing and Communications Manager