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17th WORLD OPEN ORCHESTRA COMPETITION

RULES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN «ORCHESTRA» NOMINATION 2026

 

SCHEDULE

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

SPRING EDITION
Application deadline is March 15th. Announcement of the results on April 05. 

SUMMER EDITION
Acceptance of applications until June 1. Announcement of the results on June 15. 

WINTER EDITION
Application deadline is December 1th. Announcement of the results on December 15th.

 

PROGRAM

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

 

PARTICIPANTS

Orchestras can perform with illustrators and/or concertmasters (no more than three). Age category is defined by average age of all participants (without illustrators, concertmasters and conductor).

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (up to 15 participants)

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

STRING ORCHESTRA

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

WIND ORCHESTRA

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

JAZZ ORCHESTRA

The use of electronic musical instruments is also permitted.

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

PLUCKING INSTRUMENTS ORCHESTRA

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

NON-STANDARD ORCHESTRA (ORCHESTRA OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS)

The orchestra must contain at least 50% of homogeneous (folk) instruments of this nomination.

JUNIOR ARTIST

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

 

SENIOR ARTIST

 

ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

 

ACCORDION ORCHESTRA

Rules for this category, see the rules for the ACCORDION/BAYAN nominations.

 

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS & VERIFICATION

The recording must be a single continuous shot without any editing, pausing, or cuts. On the recording, performer(s), must be clearly seen (ensemble).

Option 1: Oral Identification

– One of the member of orchestra says the name of orchestra, their age category, and the name of the competition (WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION).

 

Option 2: Visual Identification (Poster)

If a poster is displayed, an oral presentation is not required.

– Name of the orchestra (in English block letters), category and name of the competition (WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION)

 

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

Best way to record a video DETAILS

 

Additional video recording information for ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR

Video recording can be made:

From an orchestra recording only a video camera may not reflect the normal sound of the orchestra. The sound can be recorded using external recording equipment and synchronized with the video.

 

COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Participant is required to send the following documents:

Filled in Online Application form.
Video recording in Mp4 format.
Proof of identity (copy of ID card or birth certificate showing full name and date of birth):
– we recommend a screenshot of part of the document where only the first name, last name, date of birth and title of the document are visible.
or

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

Payment Confirmation.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

Orchestra pay a fee of 37 euros (from a orchestra). Participants (conductor) pay a fee of orchestra conductor category (L or LI category) – 37 euros 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. Contestants are ranked according to the average score awarded by the Jury. Number of awards (prizes) is not limited.

GOLD AWARD/ LAUREATE FIRST PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 90 – 100 points.

Participant’s performance level:

Performance level: GRANDE PERFORMER (99 – 100),

Performance level: CONCERT PERFORMER (96 – 98,99),

Performance level: VIRTUOSO PERFORMER (93 – 95,99),

Performance level: EXCELLENT PERFORMER (90 – 92,99).

 

SILVER AWARD/ LAUREATE SECOND PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 80 – 89,99 points.

Performance level: EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMER (85 – 89,99),

Performance level: PROMISING PERFORMER (80 – 84,99).

 

BRONZE AWARD/ LAUREATE THIRD PRIZE – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 70 – 79,99 points.

Performance level: PERSPECTIVE PERFORMER

 

DIPLOMA – is to be awarded to the competitor who wins 65 – 69,99 points.

 

The Absolute Winner in his discipline (all three editions) participates in the Masters Final. Jury selects Absolute Winner of Master Finals, i.e. Absolute Winner of all competition disciplines and the entire competition. 

 

PRIZE FUND

A total of $5,000 in prize money will be distributed as follows:

 

CERTIFICATES FOR COMPETITORS

All contestants receive certificates after the end of each edition in all nominations:

 

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND DETAILED CERTIFICATE FOR PORTFOLIO TO TEACHERS

 

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.