Please note: additional details will be added closer to the event.
About
- This competition is an opportunity for recognition and sharing of exceptional musical talents in an invigorating and supportive environment.
- Performance categories by age and instrument.
- Video submission or live audition.
- Live winners’ recital.
Eligibility
- Open to all ages and instruments, including voice and piano duet.
- Please review the complete rules prior to applying.
Participation via video recording or live auditions. - Duet submissions are accepted; student-teacher duets are also encouraged.
- Memorization is required.
Deadlines and Dates
- Application and video submission deadline: April 26, 2023.
- Live auditions: May 7 in Andover, MA.
- Recital fee submission deadline: May 9, 2023.
- Winners Recital: May 14 in Andover, MA.
Fees
- Application Fees:
- Solo Performance: $75.
- Duet Performance: $100.
- Winners’ Recital Fee: $85 (solo and duet).
Awards and Prizes
- The Jury will award First, Second, and Third Place based on points scored. (Multiple may be awarded.)
- All contestants will receive an Award Certificate or Certificate of Participation and judges’ comments.
- The best performer of a composition by Alexander Peskanov will be advanced to the final round of the BMTG Intercontinental Music Competition.
- Additional prizes and awards to be announced closer to the event.
Winners' Recital
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be invited to perform in a live winners’ recital.
- Recital performance fee applies; free admission.
Rules
- Age up to 12: 1-2 contrasting compositions, up to 5 minutes total.
- Ages 13-15: 1-2 contrasting compositions, up to 7 minutes total.
- Ages 16+: 1-2 contrasting compositions, up to 10 minutes total.
- Additional details to follow.