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Rules and Regulations

SUBMISSION DUE

Registration and Video Submission due on December 10, 2023      

  • Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

  • The competition will be canceled if less than 15 participants are registered.  Registered participants will be notified, and registration fees will be refunded.

  • 1st place winners in the past competitions are not eligible to compete in the same age category.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  1. Click here to Register

  2. Click here to Submit Video
     

AGE CATEGORY & MAX VIDEO TIME

  • Age is as of the competition registration due date.

  • 5-6 Years old          8 minutes

  • 7-8 Years old          8 minutes

  • 9-10 Years old      10 minutes

  • 11-12 Years old    12 minutes

  • 13-14 Years old    12 minutes

  • 15-17 Years old    15 minutes

  • 18+ Years old        15 minutes
     

REPERTOIRE

  • 1-2 solo Classical and/or Non-Classical piano pieces including arranged pieces

  • Memory required

  • 1 piece from the past competition may be reused when submitting 2 pieces.

  • Repertoire change is not allowed after the video has been submitted. 

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FILMING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Performance attire is required.

  • Videos should be in horizontal format with high quality sound.

  • The contestant should be visible from head to feet.

  • Videos must be recorded from a fixed camera angle, clearly showing both hands and pedal foot.

  • Videos must be unedited and unaltered.
     

RESULTS​

  • The ratings are determined by the quality of the performances. The committee reserves the right to declare multiple winners or no winner in any categories.

  • Decisions of the judge committee are FINAL, and are not subject to review or challenge. 

  • Judge's comments are personal opinions.

  • Comment sheets appear without judges' names.

  • Contestants will receive certificates and comments (upon request) via U.S. mail 
    in 4-6 weeks

  • Each winner candidate must submit a photo ID for age verification.

  • Winners will be featured in the "Holiday Showcase" on our website with their names and performance videos selected by the committee.

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    The Competition Committee reserves the right to use video and photo materials 
    submitted to the Competition.

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