REGULATIONS FOR ALL NOMINATIONS (COLLECTIVES)
The “AMERICAN OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION” is held completely online, in INCOGNITO form with the aim of protecting the data and video recordings of participants:
- Competition video performances can ONLY be viewed by the JURY and are not published publicly,
- The leader of a large ensemble submits the name of the ensemble and a list of all members (first name, last name and year of birth), certified by the school institution they represent, or тhe leader of a SMALL ensemble submits the participant’s ID cards (a screenshot of the part of the document where ONLY the first name, last name, date of birth and title of the document are visible),
- In the results, we publish only the name of the ensemble, and in the certificate (diploma) the names and surnames of the participants (only for small ensembles).
TIMETABLE
The participant chooses one of the three editions and sends an application.
SPRING EDITION
Accepting applications until March 15. Announcement of results April 15.
SUMMER EDITION
Accepting applications until June 1. Announcement of results June 25.
WINTER EDITION
Applications are accepted until December 1. Announcement of results December 25.
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Performers from all over the world are invited to participate in the competition (Piano, symphony orchestra instruments, folk orchestra instruments, brass band instruments, composer, singing).
PROGRAM
The participant performs the program of his choice and sends only one link of the competitive video performance.
MIDDLE JUNIOR
- Category I: born in 2016 and younger – maximum 5 minutes
- Category II: born in 2014 and younger – maximum 7 minutes
JUNIOR ARTIST
- Category III: born in 2012 and younger – maximum 12 minutes
- Category IV: born in 2009 and younger – maximum 12 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- Category V: born in 2006 and younger – maximum 15 minutes
- Category VI: born in 2003 and younger – maximum 15 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- Category VII: born in 2000 and younger – maximum 15 minutes
- Category VIII: born in 1999 and older – maximum 15 minutes
VOCAL PERFORMANCE
Classical, pop, jazz, folk and other styles singing
PROGRAM
The participant performs the program of his choice and sends only one link of the competitive video performance.
The competitor can perform the program: a) a cappella, b) with “live” musical accompaniment, c) using a backing track (use of a phonogram is not allowed).
MIDDLE JUNIOR
- Category I: born in 2016 and younger – maximum 7 minutes
- Category II: born in 2014 and younger – maximum 7 minutes
JUNIOR ARTIST
- Category III: born in 2012 and younger – maximum 7 minutes
- Category IV: born in 2009 and younger – maximum 7 minutes
SENIOR ACADEMIC
- Category V: born in 2006 and younger – maximum 8 minutes
- Category VI: born in 2003 and younger – maximum 8 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- Category VII: born in 2000 and younger – maximum 8 minutes
- Category VIII: born in 1999 and older – maximum 8 minutes
VIDEO - RECORDING
The participant sends only one link of the competitive video performance.
• The ensemble must be visible on the video,
• It is allowed to record works made at different times (in one file),
• Upload the video file to YouTube and add the link to application.
* Links to videos on social media are not accepted.
APPLICATION
The participant submits the following documentation:
• Completed application form,
• Identity document: he participant (parent) sends ONLY a screenshot of the ID card, where ONLY the name, surname, year of birth and title of the document are visible or a certificate with the seal of the participant’s educational institution (name, surname and year of birth),
• Photo for the artistic poster (optional),
• Artistic biography (optional).
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
Registration fee – 35 euros (from a ensemble).
If the participant wishes to receive a diploma with a “wet stamp” by the postal service, it is necessary to pay an additional amount for the entrance fee 10 euros (A total of 45 euros).
*The payer (participant) pays the commission taken by PayPal or Visa, Master Card.
INTERNATIONAL JURY
The work of the jury is regulated by the rules. Famous musicians, teachers, conductors and outstanding cultural figures are invited to the jury. The jury’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Participants are evaluated based on the average score of the jury members (RESULTS). The number of diplomas of laureates is unlimited.
GOLD AWARD/ LAUREATE FIRST PRIZE is awarded to a participant who scored at least 90 – 100 points.
Participant’s performance level:
Performance level: GRANDE PERFORMER (99 – 100),
Performance level: CONCERT PERFORMER (96 – 98,99),
Performance level: VIRTUOSO PERFORMER (93 – 95,99),
Performance level: EXCELLENT PERFORMER (90 – 92,99).
SILVER AWARD/ LAUREATE SECOND PRIZE is awarded to a participant who scored at least 80 – 89,99 points.
Performance level: EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMER (85 — 89,99),
Performance level: PROMISING PERFORMER (80 — 84,99).
BRONZE AWARD/ LAUREATE THIRD PRIZE is awarded to a participant who scored at least 70 – 79,99 points.
Performance level: PERSPECTIVE PERFORMER
DIPLOMA is awarded to a participant who scored at least 65 – 69,99 points.
The organizer forms an expert commission which selects Absolute Winner of all competition disciplines and the entire competition (all three editions).
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION TO TEACHERS
- Certificate of Appreciation to teachers in electronic form can be downloaded ON THIS PAGE
AWARDS
A total of $5,000 in prize money will be distributed as follows:
- 2/3 of the fund: Awarded to selected absolute winners of the WORLD OPEN, EUROPE OPEN and AMERICAN OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION.
- 1/3 of the fund: Awarded to selected teachers for outstanding pedagogical excellence READ MORE
ORGANIZER
The European Association of Music Educators and Performers & Producer Agency MIR Production, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Communication, organizes the AMERICAN OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION.
Competition is held by the Rules of participation, which is proposed by expert council, and is to be adopted by Assembly of the Association.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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