LATEST
NEWS
Carnegie Hall concerts on March 16
Emails with March 16th concerts information were sent to all participating teachers and students. 
Rising Talents audition results
The emails with the audition results and concert registration information were sent to all participants.
Rising Talents audition results
The judges are working on the video submissions. The results will be posted to the students accounts after Feb 20. We will send emails to everyone and post the announcement here once the results are released.
SEASON
2023
2024
Rising Talents Festival

We are proud to present another exciting year of Music-Fest's International Rising Talents Festival.

This competitive festival is a wonderful opportunity for young musicians to showcase their talents and skills before the audience. Each student's performance will be evaluated by Music-Fest's panel of highly experienced judges. Written commentary will be sent to all teachers and students.  Every participant will be granted the opportunity to perform in one of the area's finest music halls. After performance winners will be awarded a trophy and a certificate that reflects students' level of achievement at the audition. Teachers of performers will receive Certificates of Recognition.

We look forward to a safe and exciting musical year!

Winter Carnival

As the festive holiday season approaches, we extend a warm invitation for students to be a part of our upcoming concert. This event promises to create an atmosphere brimming with joy, happiness, and excitement, featuring a delightful repertoire that includes cherished holiday tunes.

It's an excellent opportunity for every student to proudly showcase their musical talents, presenting the new pieces they've worked on throughout the school year to a friendly and appreciative audience.

To add to the seasonal spirit, each performer will receive a special holiday gift, and we're keeping the excitement alive with our famous raffle, where everyone has a chance to win fantastic holiday-themed prizes. Join us in celebrating this year's Holiday Season through the magic of music!

Halloween Recital

We are happy to invite you to participate in the first event of the 2023-24 season.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a symphony of musical enchantment at our upcoming Halloween Music Recital! Join us for a concert of eerie melodies, haunting harmonies, and enchanting rhythms that will set the stage for a truly magical Halloween experience.

Any musical genre and style are welcome. You can choose to play classical, jazz, modern music... anything, as long as you enjoy it.

Each performer will receive a gift!

ABOUT US

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Music-Fest was founded in 2007 by Galyna Rozental and Inessa Gleyzerova. The mission of the festival is to provide young, talented musicians with opportunities to perform in front of an audience in some of the country's finest music halls. Participation in Music-Fest promotes the enjoyment of classical music and advances the artistic and performing skills of young musicians.

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MUSIC-FEST

6 Baldwin Ct.
Roseland, NJ 07068

E-mail: info@music-fest.com

TESTIMONIALS
The concert was absolutely amazing. We feel so very lucky and fortunate to have had the opportunity to play in such an incredible hall. That piano was magnificent. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful event.
Jessica W. Troiano
Parent of participant
I am writing to express my sincere thanks for organizing the recital at Weill Recital Hall this past Saturday. It was truly amazing and memorable. I enjoyed every single piece. All the parents from the Bravura Youth Orchestra saxophone quintet were thrilled with our children's performances.
Xuan Diao
Parent of participant

My son is in love with his piano and I cannot thank you enough for providing this wonderful platform.

Daphne Tsoi
Parent of participant

Thank you! Both Art-Fest and Music-Fest have been such positive experiences for Gwyneth. We can't thank you enough for holding these events.

Felicia Campbell
Parent of participant

Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful event for these young students, especially during the pandemic!

Haiyan Jiang
Parent of participant
I really and truly appreciate all that you and your Music-fest colleagues do to make this competition and subsequent recitals possible! My students and their parents are also very grateful. We know how much work a competition such as this entails. Participating in competitions and playing in recitals provides a goal for my students and they have improved immensely as a result. Thank you for all you do so incredibly well!
Donna de Pasquale Harrington
Piano teacher

Thank you so much for this wonderful idea and opportunity for my students to perform in front of the audience. It has been a fun experience participating in this exciting event!

Vivian Kwok
Piano teacher, Director at Seasharp Music Studio, MD

First of all, thank you very, very much for coordinating and founding Rising Talents Festival!!!

My daughter, Irene, is very enthusiastic about music. I think she is even more motivated now, after participating in the Music Festival.

Svetlana Syrkin
Parent of participant

Thank you for hosting the lovely concert today. Our daughter was thrilled for the chance to perform.

M. Richardson
Parent of participant

Thank you very much for you wonderful work to make the program the most enjoyable experience for everyone.

Chang Liu
Piano teacher

Thank you for all of your incredible and hard work to set these virtual concerts up for our young and talented musicians. I know we all miss being in person, seeing each other and greeting each other and clapping loudly in a concert hall, but your warmth today was very obvious and apparent to all.

Houry Schmeizl
Parent of participant, piano teacher, author

Thanks again. This was a wonderful experience for Andrew, and we appreciate your leadership and support of the program.

Karen Parsons
Pianist, organist, music educator.

My students enjoyed their participation in your festival last year and we truly look forward to this opportunity again. We were impressed with your professional and organizational skills, and, especially, with your kindness, enthusiasm and devotion to music and education.

Dr. Ray Landers
Director of the International Music Festival in Cleveland

Last night’s concert was absolutely wonderful – we thoroughly enjoyed it. Maura was thrilled to be there, and it was her second time there with Music Fest.

Thank you for providing such wonderful opportunities for children. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

Jennifer Tuffy
Piano teacher

I thank you for all the work you are doing to make the concerts possible for the students. It is a great contribution to the musical life of our community.

With all best wishes and in gratitude.

Jim Goldsworthy
Professor of Westminster Choir College and Rider University, NJ

I want to say how much Liam enjoyed participating in your competition and performing in the Winners' recital - nerves notwithstanding! He learned so much on so many fronts from this experience. I was very impressed with how well organized your program is, and particularly with the final recital. It was professional, fun, and extremely classy.

Barbara Brizzee
Parent of participant

I would like to thank you for your wonderful Music-Fest events. They are always enjoyable and memorable.

Natalie Poukas
Piano teacher

My students are really excited about the experience and about their results. This is such an encouragement for both students and teacher.

Thank you very much for your devotion.

Sylvie Webb
Piano teacher

The pleasure is all mine, you did it again, a first class production. God only knows what goes on behind the curtains. You make it look so effortless and professional. You've spoiled us by making it look like they had been rehearsing for weeks. The memories are priceless...

Maria Zolotareff
Piano teacher

Thanks again for the wonderful experience of Music-Fest.

Catherine Rollin
Pianist, teacher, composer, clinician and author.

We are so grateful that Mitalee was able to participate in the recital. More importantly, thank you for organizing this so efficiently and with so much patience in such unusual circumstances.

Mansha Pasricha
Parent of participant

Thank you very much for your hard work and enthusiasm in organizing such a terrific event. Thank you also for giving unique performing opportunities to the young musicians!

You managed to arrange everything beautifully!
You made us all really happy! Thank you.

Dr. Svetlana Maddox
Concert pianist, educator

Thank you for all of your hard work on this evening's program and the entire Music-Fest. My students and families had a wonderful time.

The students enjoyed playing and they enjoyed hearing all the other performers. As a teacher, what more can you want?

I appreciate all that you do to help our profession.

Betty Stoloff
Professor of Westminster Choir College and Rider University, NJ, founder of NJMTA Children Helping Children Performathon