Rules (Soloists)

 

«EUROPE OPEN Online Music Competition» is a new format of an online competition, which is held in all nominations for soloists and groups.

The whole process and full information about the competition is posted ONLY on page «NEW FORMAT OF ONLINE COMPETITION» and has no connection with the «WORLD OPEN Online Music Competition».

Having familiarized yourself with the terms and conditions of the competition, you will understand that the «EUROPE OPEN Online Music Competition» competition is very convenient and practical for participation!

 

 REGULATIONS FOR ALL NOMINATIONS (SOLOISTS) «EUROPE OPEN Online Music Competition»

 

The competition «EUROPE OPEN Online Music Competition» is held completely online, in the form of watching video recordings of participants’ performances by the jury. Performers from all over the world are invited to participate in the competition. The competition is held annually, applications are accepted 365 days a year.

 

INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Contrabass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Tuba, Percussion instruments, Bayan/Accordion, Guitar, Harp, Classical singing, Traditional-folk singing, Pop-Jazz singing, Folk instruments

 

TIMETABLE

 The participant chooses one of the seasons and sends an application.

SPRING SEASON: Applications are accepted until April 1. Results Announcement April 20

SUMMER SEASON: Applications are accepted until June 10. Results Announcement July 1

AUTUMN SEASON: Applications are accepted until December 1. Results Announcement December 20

 

INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE

PROGRAM

The competition program includes two pieces of the participant’s choice. It is allowed to perform the parts (sonata, suite …) as two pieces. The program does not have to be performed by heart.

JUNIOR

• I category  – 6 years old and younger up to 3 minutes
• II category – 7 years up to 3 minutes
• III category – 8 years up to 5 minutes
• IV category – 9 years up to 5 minutes

 

MIDDLE JUNIOR

• V category – 10 years up to 8 minutes
• VI category – 11 years up to 8 minutes
• VII category – 12 years up to 8 minutes
• VIII category – 13 years old up to 10 minutes
• IX category – 14 years up to 10 minutes

 

JUNIOR ARTIST

• X category – 15 years up to 12 minutes
• XI category – 16 years up to 12 minutes
• XII category – 17 years up to 15 minutes

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

• XIII category – 18, 19 years old up to 15 minutes
• XIV category – 20, 21 years old up to 15 minutes
• XV category – 22, 23 years old up to 15 minutes

 

SENIOR ARTIST

• XVI category – 24, 25, 26 years old up to 15 minutes
• XVII category – 27 years and older up to 15 minutes

 

VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Academic, pop, folk vocals.

 

PROGRAM

The competition program includes two pieces of the participant’s choice. The program is performed completely by heart.

JUNIOR

• I category  – 6 years old and younger up to 8 minutes
• II category – 7 years up to 8 minutes
• III category – 8 years up to 8 minutes
• IV category – 9 years up to 8 minutes

 

MIDDLE JUNIOR

• V category – 10 years up to 8 minutes
• VI category – 11 years up to 8 minutes
• VII category – 12 years up to 8 minutes
• VIII category – 13 years up to 8 minutes
• IX category – 14 years up to 8 minutes

 

JUNIOR ARTIST

• X category – 15 years up to 8 minutes
• XI category – 16 years up to 8 minutes
• XII category – 17 years up to 8 minutes

 

SENIOR ACADEMIC

• XIII category – 18, 19 years old up to 8 minutes
• XIV category – 20, 21 years up to 8 minutes
• XV category – 22, 23 years old up to 8 minutes

 

SENIOR ARTIST

• XVI category – 24, 25, 26 years old up to 15 minutes
• XVII category – 27 years old and older up to 8 minutes

 

VIDEO – RECORDING

• Competition video can be recorded without interruption or as a separate video for each piece,
• It is allowed to record two works made at different times,
• An amateur format is allowed subject to all other conditions of the competition,
• The instrument, face and hands of the performer should be visible on the video recording. To send a video recording, upload the video file (s) to www.youtube.com www.files.mail.ru www.disk.yandex.ru  or www.vimeo.com

The link (s) for downloading the video must be added to the application form. Links to videos on social media are not accepted. The video must be viewable by jury members without any restrictions.

Videos of the contestants are not published on the competition website, except for videos of the best participants’ performances combined into one video (the results of the competition).

 

APPLICATION

The participant sends the following documentation ONLY to the email address admin@musiccompetition.eu

• Completed application,
• Scanned birth certificate or passport page with the details of the competitor,
• Confirmation of payment.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

The participant pays a fee of 25 euros. Commission and translation costs are paid by the competitor. DETAILS

 

INTERNATIONAL JURY

The work of the jury is governed by the rules. Famous musicians, teachers, conductors and outstanding cultural figures are invited to the jury. The jury’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Participants are judged based on the average score of the jury members:

• LAUREATE OF THE FIRST DEGREE is awarded to the participant who scored at least 90,00 / 100 points,
• THE SECOND DEGREE LAUREATE is awarded to the participant who scored at least 80,00 points,
• THE LAUREATE OF THE THIRD DEGREE is awarded to the participant who scored at least 75,00 points,
• A DIPLOMA is awarded to a participant who scored at least 70,00 points. The number of laureate diplomas is unlimited.

 

DIPLOMAS FOR COMPETITORS

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

• Diplomas in electronic form  can be downloaded from THIS PAGE
• To send diplomas with a “wet seal” by the postal service, you need to pay an additional 5 euros for the entry fee:

For a fee of 25 euros +5 EURO (diploma by the postal service) TRANSFERS 30 EURO

 

LETTERS OF APPRECIATION FOR PORTFOLIO TO TEACHERS

Letters of appreciation in electronic form for all teachers and accompanists can be downloaded 15 days after the announcement of the results of each season in all nominations.

 

PRIZE FUND

The prize fund consists of the following awards:

• All contestants are awarded with diplomas,
• All teachers and accompanists are awarded letters of thanks,
• Travel costs, entrance fee for participation in a master class or hotel accommodation at one of the most prestigious competitions in Europe, are paid by the organizer
• All nominations winners do not pay a fee for participation in the next competition,
• Invitation to the jury of the competition,
• State, commercial and public organizations, enterprises, sponsors, individuals, in agreement with the organizer, can establish special prizes and awards.

The organizer reserves the right to distribute the prize fund.

 

ORGANIZER

The Association of Teachers of Music Institutions of Serbia and the production center MIR Production, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Communications, are organizing a distance competition «EUROPE OPEN Online Music Competition».

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

In case of disagreement between the Organizer and the participant, the rules in English are considered competent.

By taking part in the competition, the contestants automatically waive their rights to material compensation in connection with the publication and distribution of the contest video recordings.

By submitting an application for the competition, participants automatically agree to all the conditions from the above rules.