Mildred Freiberg Piano Festival

How To Apply

Applications are closed for the 2024 festival. We hope you’ll join us for the concerts throughout the weekend!

2024 Festival Guidelines

• Total playing time must not exceed 5 minutes for beginner students, 7 minutes for intermediate students, and 10 minutes for advanced students. Students may play up to two individual pieces or two movements of a multi-movement work, within the time limit. Please note that Bach’s Prelude and Fugues are considered two movements. Repertoire that is submitted over the time or movement limit will need to be cut.
• Repertoire should come from the standard recital repertoire (no method books).
• On the application form, teachers will have the opportunity to nominate any student who plays at an exceptionally high level for one of the evening Advanced Recitals.
• Memorization is now a requirement for the Mildred Freiberg Piano Festival.
  • *Memorization is encouraged for the Friday Night Adult Recital but is not required.
• The $35 application fee is required for EACH non-Powers performer. There is no fee for currently registered Powers students. If all performance slots fill up and we can no longer accept any additional performers, this fee will be returned to you.
• We offer financial aid to waive the application fee for any low to moderate-income households. Please mark the appropriate checkbox on the application if interested in this option.
• Please request a first-choice performance date that works best for you and your student (Friday slot for adults only). Understand that you should be available to accept any assigned time on that date. Performance slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis – Powers cannot grant any requests for specific performance times on the chosen date. No exceptions or changes for extracurricular activities, sporting events, or other conflicts.
• Younger students up to age 10 will perform in the more intimate Cabot Room, while ages 11 and up will
  perform in our newly renovated Concert Hall.
• Performers are required to check in no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their concert. Students who arrive late for the concert may not be able to perform. Performers must stay for the entire concert. Each concert will last approximately 1 hour. We encourage performers and their families and friends to stay after for a reception!
• As this is a special occasion, please look your best! Appropriate concert attire is required, as follows:
  Dress, skirt, or dressy pants with a blouse or nice top.
  Dress pants and a button-down shirt with a tie. Jackets or suits are appropriate but not required.
  Jeans, t-shirts, shorts, and sandals are not permitted.
• If you have questions, Please contact Dr. Meghan Miller, Associate Director, at 617-484-4696 ext. 3 or mmiller@powersmusic.org.