Fall Festival

The Fall Festival is a themed recital in which students perform a single piece that is adjudicated on musicality and technique.

Eligibility to enter: ONE memorized piece no longer than 4 minutes according to the annually selected theme. All compositions written for the original instrument and all levels are eligible. NO REPEATS, D.C. is okay. One movement of a sonata/sonatina is allowed. Piano entries are limited to original works, no lesson/method books. No duplicate pieces within a studio will be permitted. Entries must be 16 measures minimum - all others are subject to variance committee approval. If you have questions about repertoire exceptions please email the festival chair.

All entries must be submitted to the festival chair via email at carlislemusicstudio@gmail.com

2026 Theme: Got Rhythm!

This year we celebrate music inspired by irregular rhythms and/or shifting time signatures. Piece titles or the use of rhythms with a specific rhythm name will also qualify. (ex: Tango, Bolero, Polonaise)

The repertoire committee is available August 1 through the application deadline to review repertoire. Any pieces that do not qualify will make the student ineligible regardless of application status.

Applications due October 10, 2026 to Tyler Carlisle

Applications are found in the teachers page. One application per studio.

Festival date: November TBD, 2026

Location: First United Methodist Church, Ventura CA

2027 Theme: Adventure is Out There!