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International Competition of Romantic Music 2013 |
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The Competition is open to all instrumentalists (piano, piano duo, winds, strings, voice) of all nationalities and countries. Participants are required to submit video/audio recording materials for the audition. |
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Awards |
First, Second and Third Place Winners will perform on:
Sunday, March 30, 2014, at 7:30 PM at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City
If the number of the applicants will increase, the Organizational Committee will host additional Recitals
Special prizes for best performances may be awarded based on the judges recommendations.
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Judges |
Four qualified judges will evaluate audition materials. All judges are independent, their students are not allowed to apply this season.
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How to Apply |
To apply for the Competition participants must submit:
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Completed online Application Form
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DVD/CD or links to YouTube (or other vide sharing sites) video recordings.
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A biography of the applicant in MS Word format (not to exceed 150 words). Include past participations in competitions, festivals and other public events. Portrait photo in electronic format, to be used for the Competition brochure printing. Biography and photo should be sent via e-mail to info@americanprotege.com
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Application fee.
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Mailing Address |
Mail DVD/CD and Application Fee to: American Protégé, P.O. Box 287476, New York, NY 10128
International participants must use express shipment services to the following street address and provide the tracking number.
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Application Deadline |
Application materials must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2013
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Application Fee |
The application fee for solo performers is $150.
The application fee for ensemble members is reduced to $100 per participant.
Application fees are not refundable.
U. S. participants should make a check or money order payable to American Protégé.
International participants may use:
- Certified bank check payable to American Protégé
- International money order payable to American Protégé
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Western Union
- PayPal. Go to the bottom of this page.
| American Protégé Competition of Romantic Music Rules: |
1. Age category and time limit for the application CD/DVD:
| Category | Age | Time Limit |
| Young Musicians | 5 - 9 | 5 min |
| Junior | 10 - 13 | 7 min |
| Intermediate | 14 - 17 | 10 min |
| Advanced | 18 and up | 15 min |
- Amateur participants must submit applications in the Advanced Category
- The duration of each piece should not exceed 7 minutes.
- Multiple winners will be chosen in each age category.
2. Repertoire requirements:
- Compositions from late Beethoven to Rachmaninoff dated in the period of 1815-1910 could be chosen for the audition.
- Participants may choose one or several pieces of any Romantic composer.
3. Recordings should be a fair representation of the Contestant's abilities, but need not be of a professional quality. Recording materials must be labeled.
4. Judges comments will not be disclosed. Judges' decisions are final and can't be appealed
5. The final selection of winners will be based solely on the audio/video recordings submitted
6. Contestants must perform from memory. No repeats. Music for the ensembles does not have to be memorized
7. The CD/DVD will not be returned
8. No changes of repertoire are allowed after the application is submitted
9. Winners will be announced on our web-site on November 22, 2013
10. The Certificates will be granted to the performing winners only, after the Winners Recital.
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Winners Recital Information: |
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To pay the Application Fees on-line please select the payment amount from the drop-down window and click on the button below. A PayPal transaction charge of $10.00 will be added to the fee amount. By clicking on the button you will be re-directed to PayPal
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