12th WORLD OPEN Online Music Competition

RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN «DUO» (two different instruments) NOMINATION 2021

 

SCHEDULE

The competition is completely online and is held annually. Applications are accepted 365 days a year. The competitor selects one of three seasons and sends an application.

SPRING EDITION:
Application deadline is March 15th. Announcement of the results on April 05. Sending diplomas on May 1-5.

SUMMER EDITION:
Acceptance of applications until June 1. Announcement of the results on June 20. Sending diplomas on August 20-25.

AUTUMN EDITION:
Application deadline is November 15th. Announcement of the results on December 5th. Sending diplomas on January 10-15.

 

PROGRAM

The competition program includes two (preferably diverse) compositions of the participant’s choice. Duos are not obligated to perform compositions by heart. It is allowed to perform parts (sonata, suite…) as two pieces. 

 

PARTICIPANTS

Right of participation is given to duos from all the countries in the world. The age category is determined by the average age of the participants, excluding the age of the illustrator (accompanist). Competitors may only perform with one accompanist.

«DUO» (two different instruments)

JUNIOR

• I category – born in 2013 and younger – up to 5 minutes
• II category – born in 2011 and younger – up to 5 minutes

 

MIDDLE JUNIOR

• III category – born in 2009 and younger – up to 7 minutes
• IV category – born in 2007 and younger – up to 10 minutes

 

JUNIOR ARTIST

• V category – born in 2005 and younger – up to 10 minutes

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

• VI category – born in 2003 and younger – up to 12 minutes
• VII category – born in 2001 and younger – up to 12 minutes
• VIII category – born in 1998 and younger – up to 12 minutes

 

SENIOR ARTIST

• IX category – born in 1995 and younger – up to 13 minutes
• X category – born in 1994 and older – up to 13 minutes

 

MASTER – PREMIO

Categories XI, XII, XIII и XIV participants in 2 rounds: JUNIOR – 18 years or younger and SENIOR – 19 years or older MASTER-PREMIO DUO-two different instrument 2021

 

For the rules for the nomination Duo (two identical instruments) see the rules for solo nominations.

 

VIDEO RECORDING

Participants’ video performance is recorded entirely without cutting a video (without interrupting the camera).

• Turn on the camera,
• As proof that the video recording is intended solely for the competition, the participants pronounce their first name, surname, year of birth and only one participant and the name of the competition

* The participant can pronounce the name of the competition in its entirety (WORLD OPEN Online Music Competition) or only WORLD OPEN (participants in younger categories)

• Perform the program,
• Turn of the camera,
• Stopping the video camera during the entire recording is not allowed,
• Instrument, hands and face of the performers must be clearly seen on the video.

 

Recording must be sent in Mp4 format. Convert the video through our converter DETAILS

Best way to record a video DETAILS

 

APPLICATION

Participant is required to send the following documents:

• Filled in Online Application form,
• Video recording in Mp4 format,
• Scanned Birth certificate or page from the passport with general information,
• Payment Confirmation.

Total maximum size of all files – 100 MB. Detailed instructions for OnLine application DETAILS

 

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

For foreign duo, 30 EUR (from one duo). Commission and the transaction costs are paid by a contestant.

More details about payment in EUROS and DOLLARS on THIS PAGE

 

INTERNATIONAL JURY

Work of the Jury is regulated by special Rules. Jury members are to be elected out of renowned music pedagogues, as well as performing artists, conductors and chamber musicians. Competitors are qualified according to the average grade point of evaluations by the Jury:

LAUREATE FIRST PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins at least 90,00/100 points

LAUREATE SECOND PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins at least 80,00 points

LAUREATE THIRD PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins at least 70,00 points

DIPLOMA – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins at least 65,00 points

Number of awards (prizes) is not limited.

 

Competitor, who won first prize, with the best placement in competition discipline will be awarded with Diploma Online Music Champion of the World.

Participant who is awarded with Diploma “Online Music Champion of the World” participates in Masters Finals. Jury selects Absolute Winner of Master Finals, i.e. absolute winner of all competition disciplines and the entire competition.

If the work is performed premiere, at the request of the jury, it is necessary to send in electronic form the musical material of this work.

All Jury decisions are final and irrevocable.

 

PRIZE POOL

Fund of prizes totaling $ 2,000 will be distributed among the elected members of MASTERS FINAL and GRAND FINAL (MASTER-PREMIO category). The prize fund consists of the following awards:

• All contestants will be awarded with diplomas,
• Cash prizes,
• The contract for the concert performances with the production center “MIR Production”,
• Manufacturing full website,
• Professional photo shoot, manufacturing concert posters,
• All participants of Master Finals do not pay donation for participation on competition next year,
• Organizing solo concert or concert tour, 
• Video interview with selected participants,
• Payment of travel, accommodation or entry fee to participate in the master class,
• Payment of the entry fee for the competition by select the contestant,
• Invitation to the jury,
• State and public institutions, enterprises and individuals, in agreement with the organizers may award special prizes,
• And other prizes, in agreement with the organizer.

MIR Production reserves the right distribution of the prize pool.

 

DIPLOMAS FOR COMPETITORS

All contestants receive diplomas after the end of each season in all nominations:

• Diplomas in electronic form can be downloaded on THIS PAGE
• Diplomas are sent by the postal service (on request) on THIS PAGE
• Certificate for scholarship in electronic form (upon request) download on THIS PAGE

 

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND CERTIFICATE FOR PORTFOLIO TO TEACHERS

• Letters of APPRECIATION to teachers in electronic form can be downloaded from THIS PAGE
• Certificate for a portfolio in electronic form (upon request) for teachers, accompanists who need an additional confirmation document download on THIS PAGE

 

ORGANIZER

The European Association of Music Educators and Performers & Producer Agency MIR Production, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Communications, organizes WORLD OPEN Online 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

In case of dispute between Organizer and competitors, provisions of English text will prevail.

By participating in the competition, the contestants automatically waive their right to material compensation in connection with the publication and distribution of the competition videos.

By applying for the competition, participants automatically accept conditions from previous provisions of these Rules.