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How to Prepare for a Music Competition

Choosing Pieces: Tips You Didn't Know

♫  Online Lecture Introduction

Which competitions, big or small, are the most suitable for me to participate in?
With so many pieces, which one should I choose to showcase my strengths without being cliché?
The pressure of preparation is overwhelming and exhausting; what should I do?

Instructor Liang Zhujun, who earned dual doctoral degrees in Piano and Harpsichord Performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has dedicated herself to the promotion and education of classical music after returning to Taiwan. She has taught in music departments and classes at various educational levels and has been invited to serve as a judge for numerous competitions in recent years, bringing deep expertise and extraordinary experience.

Teacher Zhujun will share her rich judging and teaching experience with the audience, offering tips and insights on participating in competitions. She will guide everyone to overcome the obstacles encountered during preparation, enabling you to take the stage with confidence and achieve success.

♫ Competition Lecture Content

┊1. What competitions are suitable for me? — Different types of competitions
┊2. When should I start? — The timing for participating in competitions
┊3. What pieces should I choose? — The art of selecting repertoire
┊4. Common performance issues — The instructor will review students' performance videos in advance and provide suggestions
┊5. Q&A session

The organizer reserves the right to change the program content.

♫  Suitable Audience

Students and parents who have participated in competitions or aim to compete, recommended for students from fifth grade to high school.

♫  Registration Information

✻ Date: May 29, 2022 (Sunday) 14:00-15:30

✻ Location: Online lecture (A link will be sent via email one week before the lecture upon registration)

✻ Ticket Price

│ Original Price: 380 NTD, Debussy exclusive discount: 250 NTD

│ Early Bird Discount: 330 NTD, valid until May 16 (Monday)

✻ Ticket Purchase Deadline: May 28 (Saturday) by 24:00. Limited spots available, please register early.

✻ Students are invited to send their performance videos to designleader@centredebussy.com by May 25 (Wednesday). Teacher Zhujun will review them personally and compile common questions to share with students. The performance videos are for the instructor's data collection only and will not be shown on the day of the lecture. The Debussy Music Art Center and Teacher Liang Zhujun will not use them for other purposes.

Please note that the instructor will summarize common issues and will not provide individual advice or guidance. Students can participate at their discretion without pressure!

✻ Video Format

Please use "5/29 Lecture Performance Video_ (Student Name)" as the subject, and include "Name" and "Performance Piece" in the body. Send in mp4 format via a cloud link to designleader@centredebussy.com.

Video length is limited to 3 minutes and does not need to be a complete piece.

▻ Event Link: https://fb.me/e/2AuWROpDw

▻ Registration Link: https://forms.gle/eqbp7ky5kET1WyLD6

MUSICIAN

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Pianist :​Chu-Chun Liang 

  • In 2002, pursued studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.

  • In 2004, obtained dual master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy.

  • In 2007, completed a Doctorate in Piano Performance, becoming the first student at the university granted permission to apply for a performance doctorate.

  • In 2006, was a finalist in the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition (Harpsichord) in Leipzig, Germany.

  • In 2007, won third place in the 6th Mae and Irving Jurow International Harpsichord Competition in the United States.

  • In 2009, was a finalist in the International Schubert and Modern Music Competition (Piano).

  • In 2010, co-founded the D.S. Chamber Ensemble with violinist Lu Yaozu.

  • In early 2014, established Boya Performing Arts to manage administrative matters related to the performing arts.

  • In 2020, published the first and second volumes of piano teaching materials, Cindy’s Music Keys.

  • In 2021, published Cindy’s Musicbox Book 1, a chamber music collection for children, and Cindy’s Music Keys for Children Book 1, designed for beginner pianists.

  • In March 2022, released Cindy’s Musicbox Book 2, a collection of short pieces for violin and piano.

  • Currently serves as Director and Artistic Director of D.S. Chamber Ensemble and Boya Performing Arts, as well as Director of Boya Cultural Publishing. Also acts as Piano Advisor for Suzhou Suqiuqing Violin Music Center and Executive Music Planner for Shanghai DreamGo Music.

  • Previously taught at China University of Science and Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Tamkang University, and numerous primary and secondary school music programs.

♫ Recap of the day's events

After a week of bright sunshine, looking back at last week's online lecture with Teacher Liang Zhujun, "How to Prepare for Music Competitions? The Repertoire Selection Techniques You Didn't Know," we once again shared a wonderful time together. Teacher Zhujun, with her extensive teaching and judging experience, summarized common questions about competitions and generously shared her insights and philosophies regarding competition strategies. She also compiled examples of frequently performed pieces and recommended repertoire, explaining and analyzing them one by one, providing invaluable suggestions on performance techniques and presentation.

Teacher Liang Zhujun said that music is like a language; through music, we communicate with the outside world and express ourselves. Participating in competitions is not just about winning awards, but also about giving ourselves the opportunity to take the stage and connect with the world through music.

In this challenging time, meeting with everyone has become increasingly difficult, and it is our honor to share this online experience with you all. The Debussy Music Art Center will continue to strive to organize more diverse activities to share with all friends who love music.

♫ Organizer: Claude Debussy​​ Centre musical et artistique

♫ Poster Design: Design Team | Yang Meng Jie

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