Oxford Music Festival
About
The Oxford Music Festival was founded in 1974. Participation in a festival adds an extra dimension a musician's enjoyment of music. Young musicians learn their skills at their own home and at that of their teacher, in some degree of isolation.The festival offers a different experience, enabling performers to meet and learn from each other. Listening to others perform is a valuable experience. It is also a very valuable experience to listen to the comments and hear demonstrations from adjudicators, who are all very experienced professional teachers - some at the leading colleges in the country.
An increased level of skill and self-confidence, a deeper level of understanding, an extra measure of interest, enthusiasm and enjoyment - these are some of the things a musician can take from participation in the festival.
Participants in the Oxford Music Festival receive a certificate which indicates the level of achievement and a copy of the adjudicator's comments. And, not to forget the competitive element of the festival, certain class winners receive a trophy and in some of the more senior classes there are cash prizes.
Every year we have over 340 entries. Each day of the festival is busy, and with so many participants and so many parents and friends, there is a lively and friendly atmosphere - something that helps especially the youngsters overcome any nervousness at performing in public in front of not only parents and friends, but also fellow participants and the adjudicators.
The festival acts as an important stepping stone in the development of young performer's careers.