Sonor Solo Festival 2025

theme of 2025 - “Russian Tales”

About:

Welcome to Russian Tales, a celebration of Russian music in all its colors and voices. From the timeless elegance of Tchaikovsky to the daring rhythms of Stravinsky, from Soviet-era masterpieces to hidden gems, any Russian or Soviet composer from any genre or period is welcome here. Our title, Russian Tales, reflects the rich stories, emotions, and history woven into this music. Join us for unforgettable solo performances and experience the beauty, passion, and spirit of Russia’s musical heritage.

The themed music festival offers young musicians a platform to perform and experience friendly competition, developing confidence in their potential. We aim to find performers with a strong artistic personality and stage presence. The emphasis is therefore not only on the purely technical aspect of the performance but also on the artistic charisma of the performer.

Important Dates:

Registration Open: September 1st - November 1st, 2025

Online Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

Applications submitted after either deadline will pay a late processing fee $20

Online Festival:          Saturday, November 8th, 2025. 

Festival Day:                Saturday, November 15th, 2025.

Berkeley Piano Club, CA

Results Announcement: Saturday, November  22nd, 2025

Registration:

  • Registration for both the in-person and online festival closes Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

  • Click the button below to access the registration form.

    Once you submit the registration form, please make your non-refundable payment of $60. Fees are due at the time of registration.

    1.  Zelle: Use the phone number 925-878-8763

    • Include the performer’s name in the memo box

    2. Check: Must be received by November 1st, 2025.

    • Please mail to Sonor Music School, 3391 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Ste. B, Lafayette, CA 94549

    • Include the performer’s name in the memo

    3. PayPal

    • Please use the button below to register using PayPal

    • Please note that a processing fee of $3.65 will be added to the payment.

Rules:

  • Open to participants of all levels, ages 5-18, any instrument.

  • 1 piece within the given time limit. There will be no repeats unless D.C. al Fine is noted.

  • Memorization is required. Participants must provide the ORIGINAL music sheet to the adjudicators on day of the festival.

  • Upload the original sheet music with your video submission.

  • First, Second, and Third Place winners of each level receive a trophy, competition certificate, and judges’ comments.

  • Competition Certificates, Medals, and Judge’s comment sheets will be awarded to all other Participants.

  • All online participants will receive their certificates and comment sheets through email.

  • Any international shipping fees for awards must be paid for by the recipient

Categories / Levels:

Category A - Elementary Up to 3 minutes.

Category B - High elementary Up to 3 minutes

Category C - Intermediate Up to 6 minutes

Category D - High Intermediate Up to 6 minutes

Category E - Pre-Advanced Up to 8 minutes

Category F - Advanced Up to 8 minutes

Festival Day:

Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at Berkeley Piano Club, CA

  • Registration closes Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

  • Exact performance times will be announced.

  • Participants must provide the ORIGINAL music sheet to the adjudicators on the day of the festival.

  • After each group’s performance, Participants will be given Festival Certificates, Medals, and Judges' evaluations.

  • Winners of each category will be awarded First, Second, and Third Place trophies, Competition Certificates, and Judges’ Evaluations.

Online Festival:

Saturday, November 8th, 2025.

  • Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

  • Recording Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

  • Online participants will submit their performance video and a PDF file of their original music score.

  • Results will be announced on Saturday, November 22nd, through email and posted on our website. All rewards will be sent to participants in the following weeks.

Submission Requirements:

  • Please upload your video to YouTube as unlisted and title it Sonor Solo Festival 2025.

    • Video recordings must be made with one fixed side angle, focused on the performer, with the face, hands, and legs visible.

  • Send the video link to admin@sonormusicschool.com

    • The subject of the email: Sonor Solo Festival 2025, Name of the participant

    • Body of the email: Composer - Title of the piece and Level. 

    • Attach your video link and your PDF sheet music.