String Solo Registration

String Solo Rules

• •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