Fee:$60/per person
Memorization:Required
Sections:10
Age Sections
Ages are calculated as of April 30th of the competition year.
1Division I - Age 6 and under (3 min)
2Division II - Age 7-8 (3 min)
3Division III - Age 9-10 (4 min)
4Division IV - Age 11 (4 min)
5Division V - Age 12 (5 min)
6Division VI - Age 13 (5 min)
7Division VII - Age 14 (6 min)
8Division VIII - Age 15 (6 min)
9Division IX - Age 16-17 (7 min)
10Division X - Age 18-19 (7 min)
Rules
Rules and guidelines for this division
- Memorization is REQUIRED
- A piece requires a piano accompaniment and each entrant must provide his or her own accompanist EXCEPT FOR the VIOLA division
- Only VIOLA division allows a piece written for unaccompanied solo to be performed without accompaniment (ex. Vieuxtemps Capriccioso or solo Bach work)
- Repertoire must be chosen from the standard literature and should demonstrate excellent musicianship and proper technique
- Only ONE movement or ONE piece is required
- Cut is allowed however it needs to be clearly marked in the original score for the judges
- It is okay to finish the performance before the time limit
- No change in the repertoire is allowed following submission of the application
- At least ONE ORIGINAL Score needs to be given to the judges
- Accompanists are allowed to use a photocopy of the original score or the music from the public domain. Failure to do so will result in disqualification
- Taking pictures or video recording is NOT allowed inside the competition room
- Judges decision is FINAL
Division Contact
Sorah Myung — strings@musicalartsoc.org
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