Introduction
Music For You invites students K to 10 to create a work of art while listening to the selections of music chosen and performed by Music For You. We want to encourage children to explore the language of music and to engage in creative expression through art. It’s all about the creative process and we want them to enjoy this: how the music allows one to move and to feel according to what you hear while also creating your own interpretation of the notes.
Guidelines
- Choose one of the music selections from below.
- While listening, create a piece of art that is EITHER totally abstract (inspired by the rhythmic movements, feelings or emotions) OR a depiction of a subject related to the piece title, background or theme.
- The relation of the work to the music selection may be subtle but must be reasonably identifiable to the panel of judges without additional explanation.
- The artwork (painting, drawing, collage, etc.) must be created by the students. Photography is not an art medium to be entered for this contest.
Submission and Deadline
- To enter the contest, the students must take a clear photo of the artwork, upload it onto the internet, and submit it through this form with parents’ permission and assistance.
- Submissions for the 2020 art contest have not been finalized yet. Submitted pieces of artwork will be reviewed by a panel of judges.
- Judges will consist of professional artists/poets, professional musicians, and Music For You members.
Judging Criteria
The rubric is as follows and each portion is on a point scale of 1-5. The overall score is calculated by adding up the individual portions for a maximum of 20 points.
- Relation to the selected music
- Quality of the artwork (technique)
- Creativity & expression
- Visual impact
Awards
- There will be two age categories: grades K-5 and 6-10
- For each age category, there will be two awards given out per piece:
- Performer's Favorite which will be awarded to an artwork personally chosen by the performer of the piece
- Best of (Piece Title) which will be an award given out to the best artwork for a given piece decided by a panel of judges
- Award Ceremony information
- Carnival of the Animals and Its Musical Allusions concert
About the judges
Peggy Gyulai
Please visit Ms. Gyulai's website for more information about her: http://peggygyulai.com/
Dr. Wen-Huei Jou
Dr. Jou was trained as an engineer, receiving his B.S from Taiwan University, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Sciences from Princeton University. Subsequently, he had worked as a researcher in NASA Ames Research Center, and taught at University of Singapore and Taiwan University. In 1977, he re-immigrated to Seattle and joined Flow Research Company where he rose to Vice President. Subsequently, he joined the Boeing Commercial Airplane as the Manager of Aerodynamic Research. After retiring from the Boeing Company in year 2000, he devoted his time to the art of painting. He participated in several juried exhibitions in Seattle area. He had volunteered to lead an art activity for recovering mental patients for many years. He is currently teaching Painting and Art History at the local Taiwan Cultural Council for a group of senior citizens.
Dr. Elizabeth Tomlin
Elizabeth Tomlin is currently an Instructor of Piano at Diablo Valley College, as well as a private piano teacher in Pleasanton. Before moving to California, she held positions at Duke University and the University of North Carolina. She earned a Doctor of Music from Indiana University, Master of Music from University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Music from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to teaching and performing she loves hiking, cooking, and spending time with family.
Please visit Ms. Gyulai's website for more information about her: http://peggygyulai.com/
Dr. Wen-Huei Jou
Dr. Jou was trained as an engineer, receiving his B.S from Taiwan University, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Sciences from Princeton University. Subsequently, he had worked as a researcher in NASA Ames Research Center, and taught at University of Singapore and Taiwan University. In 1977, he re-immigrated to Seattle and joined Flow Research Company where he rose to Vice President. Subsequently, he joined the Boeing Commercial Airplane as the Manager of Aerodynamic Research. After retiring from the Boeing Company in year 2000, he devoted his time to the art of painting. He participated in several juried exhibitions in Seattle area. He had volunteered to lead an art activity for recovering mental patients for many years. He is currently teaching Painting and Art History at the local Taiwan Cultural Council for a group of senior citizens.
Dr. Elizabeth Tomlin
Elizabeth Tomlin is currently an Instructor of Piano at Diablo Valley College, as well as a private piano teacher in Pleasanton. Before moving to California, she held positions at Duke University and the University of North Carolina. She earned a Doctor of Music from Indiana University, Master of Music from University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Music from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to teaching and performing she loves hiking, cooking, and spending time with family.
Music Selections
1: "Cello Concerto in C Major, III. Allegro Molto" by Haydn
Performed by Evan Chin Description: Composed around 1765 and rediscovered two centuries later in 1961, Haydn’s first cello concerto has an overall joyful mood, reflecting both the composer’s own character and its C Major key. The third movement especially depicts his buoyant humor, finishing the concerto with much exuberant energy. Listening Prompts:
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2. "Juliet as a Young Girl" by Prokofiev
Performed by Karina Thendean Description: Prokofiev’s Juliet as a Young Girl brings with it an air of youth and carefree spirit. It was first debuted as a ballet in 1938 and has been performed all around the world ever since. Listening Prompts:
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3: "Les Cloches de Las Palmas" by Saint-Saens
Performed by Connor Tomlin Description: This piece was written in the late romantic era (1892), and its style reflects the beginnings of impressionism in music. In French, "les cloches" translates to "the bells." With this in mind, think of the images and feelings that Saint-Saens was trying to communicate through this piece. Listening Prompts:
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