Honors Competition Rules
Perform one solo piece (or one movement of a multi-movement work.) Memorization is required. Open to all instruments and voice. There are no minimum or maximum time limits. There are no teacher attendance requirements to enter students. 50% of all entrants in each division will be chosen to perform in either the Winners or the Honorable Mention Recitals. Of that 50% in each division, 50% will be chosen each between the Winners’ Recital and Honorable Mention Recital. First place winners cannot participate in the same division for which they won. They must wait until they are eligible to participate in the next division.
All chosen students are required to perform in their respective recitals to receive any trophies or awards. Reasons for non-attendance will not be accepted. All students must remain for the entire recital.
Awards will be given at the Winners’ Recital and Honorable Mention Recital. All previous winners are open to compete in this competition.
A student may enter the competition on two or more instruments. However, they must study with a Vivace Music Club member on each of the instrument(s) entered. For example, a student may enter for piano and voice, but only if the student receives private instruction for voice and piano from a Vivace member.
Repertoire changes will be allowed up to one week prior to competition. A student will be disqualified from the competition if he deviates from the repertoire given.
Any teacher entering may be asked to help the chairman with competition activities prior to or during the competition. Unwillingness to help may disqualify the teacher from future competitions. Teachers who assist the chairman will earn 1 point.
Honors Recital Competition
Chairs: Arlene Anger, Competition Day, Myung Lee, Recital Day
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:30am-3:00pm
Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios, Shelby Township
Applications: Applications will be posted on the website (vivacemusicclub.org) and must be postmarked by October 14. (Late applications will not be accepted) There is a $35.00 fee.
Honors Recital: Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm at Kawai Music Lesson Studios. Winners must perform in order to receive their award. All students must remain until the recital is over. First place winners cannot participate in the same division for which they won. They must wait until they are eligible to participate in the next division.
Prizes: Trophies will be awarded
Competition Requirements
Achievement and Glenn LeClair Memorial Concerto and Duet Competitions
A student may enter the competition on one or more instruments, however, they must study with a Vivace Music Club member on the instrument(s) entered. For example, a student may enter for piano and violin, but the student must receive private instruction for violin and piano from a Vivace member. Previous first place winners may notcompete until they reach the next division. The teacher must meet the Vivace Music Club eligibility.*
Concerto/Duet Competition: One movement of an original concerto or duet must be played. There are no period requirements. The concerto or duet does not need to be performed by memory and must be performed with accompaniment. Teachers may accompany their own students in the concerto competition. Duet competitions may now be performed by either 2 students or a student and teacher. Duet division (student-student) will be determined by the older student’s school grade in the team. Duet events compete against duets while concerto events compete against other concerto events.
Achievement Competition: Students must play two pieces (one movement from multi-movement works is considered as one piece, not necessarily contrasting, no time limits). Memorization is required.
Repertoire changes and teacher participation requirements are same as those of the Honors Competition (see page 15).
* A member in good standing shall be one whose dues are current and who has accumulated 5 points since last year's competition. Points are awarded as follows: 1 point for assisting at a full day event, 1 point for each full meeting attended, 3 points for chairing an event or competition, 3 points for yearbook chairman or historian, 2 points for being a board member.
Achievement and Glenn LeClair Memorial Concerto and Duet Competition
Achievement Chair: Ayako Young
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios
12745-23 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315
Application: Applications will be posted on the website (vivacemusicclub.org) and must be postmarked by February 8. Late applications will not be accepted. The fee is $35.00.
Requirement: A member will need 3 points in order to enter students in this competition.
Prizes: All first, second, and third winners will receive trophies in all divisions. Award level: Lower Elementary Division (K-3), Upper Elementary Division (4-6), Junior High Division (7-9), Senior High Division (10-12)
Glenn LeClair Concerto Competition Chair: Ayako Young
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2026 (recordings due)
Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios
12745-23 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315
Application: Applications will be posted on the website (vivacemusicclub.org) and must be postmarked by April 7. Late applications will not be accepted. The fee is $35.00.
Requirements: A member will need three points in order to enter their students in this competition. Entrants are permitted to use their music during the performance. There will not be a live performance, but recordings of the performance only.
Divisions: Lower Elementary Division (K-3)
Upper Elementary Division (4-6)
Junior High Division (7-9)
Senior High Division (10-12)
Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to each first, second, and third place in each division. In addition, cash awards will be given as follows: Lower Elementary $25, Upper Elementary $50, Junior High $75, Senior High $100.
Any student entering this competition may not use the same movement of the same concerto as last year. Please read the eligibility requirements page for additional information.
Vivace Scholarship for Future Music Majors $500 Award
Scholarship Rules and Application
Due Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Committee Chair: Steven Mastrogiacomo
Location: Kawai Music Lesson Studios
12745-23 Mile Rd.
Shelby Twp., MI 48315
Award: Scholarship Committee awards one $500 scholarship to one student pursuing music study as a music major. While music minors may apply, priority consideration will be given to music majors.
Essay Required: Student prepares an essay detailing their collegiate plans in music study. Check the January Vivace Newsletter for application and essay requirements. A presentation before the Scholarship committee is required in person.
Grade Required: The student must be in their senior year in high school.
Award date: The student is awarded by the end of May 2026.