Begun in 1980 by Dorothy Sutton, the Dorothy Sutton Performance Festival is an opportunity for the talented music student to participate in a State Festival either in adjudication or in Showcase Recital. To assure high standards, the student must first qualify in Local Preliminary Auditions, and must also demonstrate a minimal knowledge of music theory by passing a written theory exam.

DSPF LOCAL PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS
General Guidelines: Students will perform two contrasting selections for one judge, and will taken a written theory test. To be eligible to perform in the Showcase Recital, students must receive a Superior performance rating, and pass the written theory exam with a score of 90% or higher. Pianists and vocalists must perform by memory. Memory not required for instrumentalists and organists.

Teacher Eligibility: RMTA teachers must have paid their local/state/national dues for the current year prior to submitting applications. Dues must have been received and confirmed by the local treasurer.

Student Eligibility: Participating students must study with an RMTA member in good standing for six months prior to audition date, and must reside in Pennsylvania. Adult students may participate in the local auditions.

2008 DSPF Local Auditions - Saturday, October 4
DSPF Local Showcase Recital - Sunday, October 5
Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Local DSPF Co-chairs: Keri Houp and Gloria Capinski

Deadline and Fees: Registration deadline 5pm, Sept. 23. $15 per student.

Forms
Student Information/Registration
Teacher Information
Studio Summary Sheet
Rating Sheet
Theory Test Content
Photocopy Release

For information on the State DSPF, go to PMTA website.