General Information

Eligibility

Entry Rules

Entry Forms and Fees

Honors and Awards

Composer Classification List

 

Division Specific Information

Concerto

Piano

Strings

Chamber

Brass

Woodwind

Harp

 

CHAIR

Jane Miyamoto-Dell’Isola	Aviva Leonard
(425) 373-9397	(206) 361~0444
send email	send email

Non-Competitive Concerto classes: For the experience of adjudication only, not for competition. These classnumbers are followed by the letter “n”.

Competitive Concerto classes: For adjudication and ranking for participation in Concerto Playoffs. All SYAMFA rules are strictly applied.

RULES

1. Photocopied music is NOT allowed per copyright law.
   
   
2. An original score must be provided to the adjudicator.
   
   
3. Participants must enter a Complete Program class in the same division and on the same instrument as a pre-requisite for entry in the Concerto class.
   
   
4. All required periods must be performed during the Complete Program adjudication or the student will be permitted to perform in the Concerto Class for evaluation only. Pianists (grades 11-12) may enter the Beethoven Sonata Class in lieu of a Complete Program, however, the concerto must then be from a period other than Classical.
   
   
5. Each performer will play one or more contrasting movements of a concerto including the cadenza, or one of the standard compositions with orchestral accompaniment.
   
   
6. Music must be memorized unless the concerto is for two or more solo instruments. For two-piano concerti, students must be prepared to play all tutti or provide a third keyboard. Entry must be made in the class appropriate to the older performer. Please see special requirements for Ensembles under Entry Forms & Fees.
   
   
7. Measure numbers must be marked in the left margin at each brace.
   
   
8. Omit repeats and piano tutti sections except when absolutely necessary. A cadenza may be cut or composed if desired.
   
   
9. Performances will be confined to specified time limits. The performance will be stopped if time is exceeded.
   
   
10. A rental source for the orchestral score and parts, with phone number and rental cost, must be indicated on the entry form. Web addresses do not qualify. The SYAMFA does not purchase orchestral scores/parts. Non-competitive classes are exempt from this rule.
    
    
• The most likely rental sources are: Luck’s Music (800) 348-8749 or the music publisher.
  
  
• Please specify edition if appropriate.
  
  
• Failure to provide accurate score/parts information could result in the use of an accompanist for the Concerto Concert in place of the orchestra.
  
  
11. Private lessons or tutoring from any SYAMFA adjudicator during Festival week is strictly prohibited and will disqualify the entrant from Concerto Playoffs.
    
    
12. Outstanding performers will be chosen by the adjudicators to perform in the Concerto Playoffs.
    
    
13. In Playoffs, the adjudicators will determine which portions of the concerti will be performed. Finalists may not make pre-determined cuts. The allowable playing time is determined by the total number of performers.

PERFORMANCE PROCEDURE

1. Entrants should report to the Registration Desk at least 15 minutes before the scheduled class time.
   
   
2. Music should be opened to the proper page when presented to the monitor.
   
   
3. Oral adjudication will be given in the second half of each class after all participants have played. All participants are required to stay to the end of the class. Only accompanists or teachers may leave before the end of a session.
   
   
4. Pick up your music, written adjudication form, and Certificate of Participation at the close of each class.
   
   
5. Teachers, family members and guests are welcome to attend adjudicated classes, but are expected to remain quiet and unobtrusive throughout the session. Verbal or non-verbal communication or coaching is not permitted.
   
   
6. Turn off all cell phones and pagers. Flash cameras are not permitted in the performance room. Video and audio equipment, if discreetly used, may be acceptable subject to the approval of the adjudicator.
   
   

PLAYOFF ELIGIBILITY

Competitive Concerto classes are for adjudication and ranking for participation in Playoffs. All SYAMFA rules are strictly applied. Performers entered in Competitive Concerto Classes are eligible to be considered for Playoffs provided they have fulfilled all requirements of both their Complete Program and Concerto classes. Concerto winners of the previous year are not eligible to be winners in the current Festival, but may perform in Playoffs to be considered for a Festival Medal.

CONCERTO CONCERT

Winners to perform in the SYAMFA Concerto Concert will be chosen from the Playoffs for demonstrated excellence.

Winners shall perform the same repertoire in the Concerto Concert as was performed in Concerto Playoffs.

Winners must be available to rehearse and perform with the orchestra. If the orchestral score and parts cannot be acquired in a timely way, or the orchestra conductor determines that a winning concerto would require more rehearsal time than the orchestra's schedule allows, the winning performer will be asked to perform with an accompanist at the Concerto Concert in place of the orchestra.

Concerto Classes

Junior Competitive
Instrument	Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
Piano	29	5-8	15 min	$55
Harp	39	5-8	15 min	$55
Violin/Viola	49	5-8	15 min	$55
Cello/Bass	59	5-8	15 min	$55
Brass	69	5-8	15 min	$55
Flute	79	5-8	15 min	$55
Reed	89	5-8	15 min	$55

Junior Non-Competitive
Instrument	Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
Piano	29n	5-8	15 min	$40
Harp	39n	5-8	15 min	$40
Violin/Viola	49n	5-8	15 min	$40
Cello/Bass	59n	5-8	15 min	$40
Brass	69n	5-8	15 min	$40
Flute	79n	5-8	15 min	$40
Reed	89n	5-8	15 min	$40

Senior Competitive
Instrument	Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
Piano	30	9-12	20 min	$60
Harp	40	9-12	20 min	$60
Violin/Viola	50	9-12	20 min	$60
Cello/Bass	60	9-12	20 min	$60
Brass	70	9-12	20 min	$60
Flute	80	9-12	20 min	$60
Reed	90	9-12	20 min	$60

Senior Non-Competitive
Instrument	Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
Piano	30n	9-12	20 min	$45
Harp	40n	9-12	20 min	$45
Violin/Viola	50n	9-12	20 min	$45
Cello/Bass	60n	9-12	20 min	$45
Brass	70n	9-12	20 min	$45
Flute	80n	9-12	20 min	$45
Reed	90n	9-12	20 min	$45