General Information

Eligibility

Entry Rules

Entry Forms and Fees

Honors and Awards

Composer Classification List

 

Division Specific Information

Concerto

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Strings

Chamber

Brass

Woodwind

Harp

 

 

CHAIRS

Aviva Leonard	Jonathan S. Graber	Margaret Olson
(206) 361~0444	(360) 479~8914	(206) 633~2342
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Violin/Viola	Violin/Viola	Cello/String Bass

RULES

1. Photocopied music is NOT allowed per copyright law.
   
   
2. An original score must be provided to the adjudicator.
   
   
3. Music must be memorized, except Sonatas.
   
   
4. Only published music of recognized classical repertoire may be used. Transcriptions are acceptable, but not adaptations or arrangements. Please contact the Music Advisory Panel with questions regarding your edition.
   
   
5. Measure numbers of the solo part must be marked in the left margin of each brace.
   
   
6. Omit repeats except when absolutely necessary. Observe Da Capos and essential repeats. Cuts are acceptable only in cadenzas and tutti sections.
   
   
7. Performances will be confined to specified time limits. The performance will be stopped if time is exceeded.

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 after all students have played. 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.
   
   
   

COMPLETE PROGRAM SECTION (STRING)

Participants in all grade levels will perform three (3) pieces, one each from three of the five periods listed below. At least one piece must be from the Baroque or Classical period. One movement of a sonata or concerto constitutes one piece, though multiple movements may be performed time permitting. All three required periods must be performed during the adjudication.

• Baroque
• Classical
• Romantic
• Impressionist
• 20th Century/Contemporary

To verify the correct period classification of a composer, check the Composer Classification List , which is available online. If the composer does not appear on the Composer Classification List, contact a member of the Music Advisory Panel well in advance of the registration deadline. Period classifications for pieces, which are already in our database are predetermined, and cannot be changed.

Violin/Viola
Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
41	5-6	12 min	$40
42	7-8	15 min	$45
43	9-10	20 min	$50
44	11-12	20 min	$50

Cello/String Bass
Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
51	5-6	12 min	$40
52	7-8	15 min	$45
53	9-10	20 min	$50
54	11-12	20 min	$50

 

SOLO CLASS SECTION (STRING)

Performers will play one or more selections. Music may be from any period and of any form.

Violin/Viola
Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
45	5-6	5 min	$30
46	7-8	6 min	$30
47	9-10	7 min	$30
48	11-12	8 min	$30

Cello/String Bass
Class	Grades	Playing Time	Fee
55	5-6	5 min	$30
56	7-8	6 min	$30
57	9-10	7 min	$30
58	11-12	8 min	$30