The 30th Annual Ribbon Festival
Saturday, April 11, 2026
The STXSA Ribbon Festival is a wonderful opportunity for students to have a positive performance experience that will be adjudicated by an expert panel of music teachers. Students will perform during a designated studio time slot. After their performance, they will receive a written critique from a clinician, giving them positive feedback on their performance and also ideas for further progress and improvement. Every student participating receives a medal on a colorful ribbon that they can wear as a symbol of their achievement.
All solos must be performed with accompaniment, either with piano or a teacher duet part, unless their piece is written without accompaniment or for solo piano or guitar. Please rehearse with your accompanist before you arrive. There are no rehearsal spaces available at the performance location.
- Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
- Time: 10:00am – end time TBA
(students will attend for a one-hour time slot) - Location: The Houston Saengerbund: 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
- Registration and Fees:
- Registration is closed
- Regular Registration ends on Friday, April 3rd – $35 STXSA Members or $45 Non-Members
- Eligibility: students of any age (including adults) may participate. Student’s teacher must be a current Teacher Member of STXSA.
- Attire: Students may wear formal attire of their choice
- Repertoire: All solo pieces must be memorized and performed with accompaniment (unless written as an unaccompanied solo or for solo piano or guitar). The accompaniment may be with piano or a duet with your teacher. Memorization is not required for chamber music/ensembles.
- Accompaniment: Accompaniment is not provided. Please speak to your teacher to organize accompaniment for solos. Duet parts or piano accompaniment are both great options.
- Time Scheduling: Recitals will begin at 10am and will be scheduled throughout the day based on teacher/student enrollment. Students only need to attend the recital they are assigned to. Please consult your teacher for exact performance times.