Solo and Ensemble Fest

Solo and Ensemble Fest (22nd annual)

April 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Jones Fine Arts Building
Ravenscroft School, 7409 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh

Directions: Enter the Ravenscroft School property by the Falls of Neuse Road entrance, across from St. Philip Lutheran Church. Follow Ravenscroft Drive for 6/10 of a mile and turn left into Lot G. Park in Lot G and enter the building through the Young People’s Theater entrance. The check-in table is in the lobby.

Graded repertoire examinations for all ages; participants can choose to enter the solo and/or ensemble category. 

This will be an in-person event with an option to submit videos for those who choose not to appear in person.

Participants can choose to enter the solo and/or ensemble category. Each solo participant is asked to prepare a solo and etude from their chosen grade level, as well as the specific required scales. Ensemble participants prepare one ensemble piece; no etude or scales are required for ensembles.


2026 Solo and Ensemble Fest Guidelines

2026 Solo and Ensemble Fest Repertoire

Direct questions to Solo and Ensemble Fest Coordinator Anne Dyke at annedyke64@gmail.com.


The deadline for Solo and Ensemble Fest registration is 11:59 p.m., March 25, 2026. Use the online form below to register and pay your Solo and Ensemble Fest fee. You must be a current member of RAFA, and the Solo and Ensemble Fest fee is in addition to your RAFA dues. The fee for a solo participant is $15. Each participant in an ensemble must submit a registration form and pay the $10 ensemble fee.

If you prefer to mail your registration, you can print the Solo and Ensemble Fest registration form. Mail your completed form, along with a check for your Solo and Ensemble Fest fee, to the address indicated on the form. Mailed registrations must be postmarked no later than March 25, 2026.


Parents, are you willing to volunteer for two hours during the event?
If you select yes, we will be in touch via email closer to the event to schedule your volunteer time.
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How will you participate in Solo and Ensemble Fest?
There is a $15 fee for participating in a solo division. There is a $10 fee per ensemble member if entering the ensemble division.