Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Location: Pasadena Conservatory of Music
- Masterclasses & Workshops
- Young Artists Recitals
- Best Liszt Performance Awards
We look forward to your participation!
ALSSC Beiennial Festival Program 2025 (PDF)
Festival Registration Application
ollege and pre-college participant applications for recital or master class performances must be submitted by October 22, 2025. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications.
ALS SoCal will notify applicants for master classes and recitals of the outcome of their application by November 5, 2025.
Instructions for Participants
Repertoire: While the repertoire for master classes and recitals is not limited to the music of Liszt, works by Liszt will be given priority when selecting recital and master class performers. Repertoire for all recitals and master classes is restricted to memorized solo works only.
** Applicants to perform in the Master class and Recitals, must upload a video recording of a recent UNEDITED performance of the submitted Festival piece to YouTube.com, vimeo.com, or other preferred video-sharing website, and submit the link embedded in the application email to be reviewed and approved by the ALS SoCal Board for admission to participate in ALS SoCal Festival.
The master class will be 2 hours, with 4 students performing works up to 10 minutes in length, (longer repertoire acceptable but subject to cuts).
The Showcase recital will last up to 90 minutes, with works under 10 minutes preferred.
There will be three prizes given at the end of the festival:
- Transcendental – Best Liszt College Performance $200
- Le Petit Litz – Best Liszt Pre-College Performance $150
- Liszt Circle Prize – Best performance of a work by Liszt’s contemporaries: $100
Application for performance in recital or master class:
- Priority for master class performers will generally be given to those NOT playing in recitals and vice versa.
- Applicants not selected to play may be put on a waiting list, if applicable.
- Applicants wishing to apply for two or more events must specify which event he/she prefers; participation in more than one event is not guaranteed.
- After you are notified of the result of your application, please pay the necessary fees via PayPal, or write and mail a check. **please see below for deadlines, fees, and payment details.
Registration checklist:
- Student name and age (as of November 22, 2025)
- Composer with dates, work title/movement, and length
- ** Please note that preference will be given to higher level performers, Liszt repertoire, and adherence to the specified time limits.
- Name of student’s teacher
- Specify desired event, (e.g. recital or masterclass)
- Link to authentic recording on YouTube, Vimeo, or other video-sharing website
Fill out Registration Form here.
Payment via PayPal:
Payment via Checks:
Please make checks payable to:
American Liszt Society Southern California Chapter, Inc.
Please mail all applicable fees to:
American Liszt Society-SoCal
c/o Dr. Katherine Hickey
38600 Pine Drive
Cherry Valley, CA 92223
Participant payment checks must be received no later than November 15, 2025, or his/her time slot will be forfeited and released to others on the waiting list.
