Sonor Solo Festival 2026
theme of 2026 - “french impressions”
About:
This year's festival invites performers and audiences on a musical journey through France, celebrating the elegance, color, and charm of French-inspired music. Solo performances are welcome if the work is by a French composer or if its title or theme reflects France, its culture, language, places, or artistic traditions. From Baroque masterpieces to Impressionist favorites and contemporary works, we invite you to discover the beauty, imagination, and enduring inspiration of French music.
The Sonor Themed Solo Festival provides young musicians with a platform to perform, share their artistry, and experience friendly competition while building confidence in their musical journey.
Important Dates:
Registration Open: August 1st - November 1st, 2026
Online Submission Deadline: November 1st, 2026
Applications submitted after either deadline will pay a late processing fee $25
Online Festival: Sunday, November 8th, 2026.
Festival Day: Sunday, November 15th, 2026.
Berkeley Piano Club, CA
Results Announcement: Sunday, November 22nd, 2026.
Registration:
Registration for both the in-person and online festival closes Sunday, November 1st, 2026.
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, 2026.
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 any instruments, participants of all levels, ages 5 to 18.
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.
Winners of each category will be awarded I, II, and III Place trophies, Festival Certificates, and Judges’ Evaluations.
All other participants will receive Judges’ Evaluations, along with a medal and a certificate.
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:
Sunday, November 15th, 2026, at Berkeley Piano Club, CA
Registration closes Sunday, November 1st, 2026.
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:
Sunday, November 8th, 2026.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 2026.
Recording Submission Deadline: November 8th, 2026.
Online participants will submit their performance video and a PDF file of their original music score.
Results will be announced on Sunday, 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 2026.
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 2026, Name of the participant
Body of the email: Composer - Title of the piece and Level.
Attach your video link and your PDF sheet music.