Student Opportunities

Student Recitals

These non-competitive performance opportunities are open to any student of MDML. Beginner, intermediate and advanced students are welcome. See the information below for more information on how to sign up.

Committee: Kate Bublitz, Karen Johnson, Aran Kim, Dizhou Zhao

Dates:

Saturday, October 5, 2024 @ 2pm (Solo Performances)

Sunday, November 17, 2024 @ 2pm (Solo Performances)

Sunday January 12, 2025 @ 2pm (Solo Performances)

Sunday, February 9, 2025 @ 2pm (Solo Performances)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 @ 2pm (4-7 years only)

To participate, students must complete and submit the Student Recital Application Form found on our Downloads Page at least 7 prior to the recital date.

The recital fee of $5 per entry is due at the time of registration. Payments should be made by Zelle to the MDML Chase account using the email mdml2024@yahoo.com. Cash and checks will no longer be accepted at the recital. Only students who have paid with Zelle prior to the recital will be allowed to perform.

All instrumental soloists and vocal soloists are welcome to perform.

All recitals will be held at the Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan, 2184 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Link to Student Recital Rules.

Adult Recital

Chairperson: Kate Bublitz
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm
Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan, Bloomfield Hills

Entry Fee is $15 for all performers whether MDML members or adult students. Applications are available on the Downloads page. Submit applications via the online form.

Send fees to Zelle mdml2024@yahoo.com

Deadline for applications and fees is October 31, 2024

Applicants please submit a short bio listing profession, musical training, personal achievements and special interests via email to kate.bublitz@hotmail.com.

Please contact the Chair, kate.bublitz@hotmail.com, if there are any questions.

See the Adult Recital Guidelines for additional information.

Young Artists Piano Competition

Chairperson: Brenda Kee

Competition

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan, 2184 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Winners Recital
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan, 2184 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

First, Second and Third Place Winners will receive trophies. All winners must perform in the Winners Recital. It is expected that all winners will attend the entire recital and dress in appropriate performance attire. Any winner unable to perform in the Winners Recital will forfeit the trophy but will retain the title won.

Entry Fee is $35.00. Teachers must remit one payment to MDML for the total number of students entered, either by Zelle to mdml2024@yahoo.com or by mail (check payable to MDML) to Sarah Kim, 429 Blossom Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Teachers must submit an Entry Form and Two Completed Comment Sheets (available on the Downloads page) for each entry as instructed on the Entry Form.

ENTRY FORMS, COMMENT SHEETS, and FEES must be RECEIVED by the DEADLINE DATE of MARCH 1, 2025.

For more information, please see the YAPC Rules.

Student Achievement Testing

Chairperson: Carol Levy
Committee: Yevgenya Derian, Karen Feilla, Simona Leszinsky, Shuyu Lin, Maria Lonchyna-Lisowsky, Catherine Rollin, Svetlana Stefadu

Date: February 23, 2025

Location: Oakland University

Deadlines dates:

Please complete and submit the Pre-Registration, Registration and Performance rating sheet forms on the Downloads page by the deadlines indicated.

October 15, 2024 - Pre-Registration

December 15, 2024 - Registration deadline. Registration fee is $40.00/student, non-refundable. Payment is due via Zelle: mdml2024@yahoo.com. Those who prefer to pay by check may do so by mailing it to Sarah Kim, 429 Blossom Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Please send one check payable to MDML. Sarah must receive all checks by December 15, 2024.

February 10, 2025 - Performance Rating Sheet deadline

SAT Semi-Finals: date TBA, location TBA

SAT Finals: date TBA , location TBA