12th WORLD OPEN Online Music Competition

RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN «VIOLIN» 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:

Acceptance of applications until April 01. Announcement of results on April 20. Sending diplomas on May 1-5.

SUMMER EDITION:

Applications are accepted until June 15th. Announcement of results on July 1. Sending diplomas on August 20-25.

AUTUMN EDITION:

Application deadline is December 1st. Announcement of the results on December 20. Sending diplomas on January 10-15.

PROGRAM

The competition program includes two (preferably diverse) compositions of the participant’s choice. Program is to be performed by heart and completely (soloist). Duos and ensembles are not obligated to perform compositions by heart. It is allowed to perform parts (sonata, suite, symphony, concert…) as two pieces.

PARTICIPANTS

Right to participate is given to all competitors from all the countries in the world.

SOLOISTS:

JUNIOR

I category – born in 2015 and younger – up to 5 minutes
II category – born in 2014 – up to 6 minutes
III category – born in 2013 – up to 7 minutes

MIDDLE JUNIOR

IV category – born in 2012 – up to 8 minutes
V category – born in 2011 – up to 8 minutes
VI category – born in 2010 – up to 9 minutes
VII category – born in 2009 – up to 9 minutes
VIII category – born in 2008 – up to 10 minutes

JUNIOR ARTIST

IX category – born in 2007 – up to 10 minutes
X category – born in 2006 – up to 12 minutes
XI category – born in 2004 and younger – up to 12 minutes

SENIOR ACADEMIC

XII category – born in 2002 and younger – up to 13 minutes
XIII category – born in 2000 and younger – up to 13 minutes
XIV category – born in 1998 and younger – up to 14 minutes
XV category – born in 1996 and younger – up to 14 minutes

SENIOR ARTIST

XVI category – born in 1994 and younger – up to 15 minutes
XVII category – born in 1993 and older – up to 15 minutes

MASTER – PREMIO

Categories XVIII, XIX, XX и XXI soloists in 2 rounds: JUNIOR – 18 years or younger and SENIOR – 19 years or older MASTER-PREMIO,,, VIOLIN

DUO (two similar instruments)

Duo can perform with only one accompanist.

XXII category – born in 2013 and younger – up to 6 minutes
XXIII category – born in 2011 and younger – up to 8 minutes
XXIV category – born in 2009 and younger – up to 8 minutes
XXV category – born in 2007 and younger – up to 10 minutes
XXVI category – born in 2005 and younger – up to 10 minutes
XXVII category – born in 2003 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XXVIII category – born in 2001 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XXIX category – born in 1998 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XXX category – born in 1995 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XXXI category – born in 1992 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XXXII category – born in 1991 and older – up to 12 minutes

STUDENT – TEACHER

In the category “Student – teacher” the age group is determined by the age of the student.

XXXIII category – born in 2009 and younger up to 7 minutes
XXXIV category – born in 2007 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXV category – born in 2005 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXVI category – born in 2003 and younger up to 10 minutes
XXXVII category – born in 2001 and younger up to 12 minutes
XXXVIII category – born in 2000 and older up to 12 minutes

ENSEMBLE (of 3-15 members)

The ensemble must contain at least 50% of homogeneous instruments of this nomination. Ensemble can perform with only one accompanist and/or one illustrator. Age category is defined by average age of all participants, without illustrator (concertmaster).

XXXIX category – born in 2011 and younger – up to 5 minutes
XL category – born in 2009 and younger – up to 7 minutes
XLI category – born in 2007 and younger – up to 10 minutes
XLII category – born in 2004 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XLIII category – born in 2001 and younger – up to 12 minutes
XLIV category – born in 1998 and younger – up to 13 minutes
XLV category – born in 1995 and younger – up to 13 minutes
XLVI category – born in 1992 and younger – up to 15 minutes
XLVII category – born in 1991 and older – up to 15 minutes

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 soloist and duets pronounce their first name, surname, year of birth and the name of the competition,

– One of the member of ensemble says the name of ensemble, their age category, 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,
On the recording, performer(s), must be clearly seen (soloist, duo, ensemble, concertmaster)

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 (for soloists and duets),

Scanned list of members with their years of birth, verified by the institution they are representing (for ensembles),
Payment Confirmation.

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

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

Participants (soloists) pay a fee of 25 euros. Duets and ensembles pay a fee of 30 euros (from a duet or ensemble).

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. All jury members are pedagogues and are performing on the instrument they are evaluating 100% and have extensive pedagogical experience in working with students!

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,
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,
Video interview with selected participants,
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.