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AMIGDALA
The XII International Music Competition
for all instruments, composition and lyric singers
2023 version Online
RULES
This international competition for musicians aims to promote music among young people and to identify and encourage the artistic affirmation of emerging talents.
One of its aims is to help spread and develop an ever greater interest in cultured music which plays an important educational role in civil society.
Art. 1
The Competition is open to all musicians from all nationalities
Art. 2
The Competition is divided into the following sections:
Sect. 1: Piano (solo)
Sect. 2: Strings (solo)
Sect. 3: Winds (solo and ensemble)
Sect. 4: guitar, mandolin , tambutitza and all plucked string instruments (solo and ensemble)
Sect. 5: Piano duet
Sect. 6: Chamber music (max 10 members)
Sect. 7: Harp (solo and ensemble)
Sect. 8: Lyric Singers (Solo and max 4 members groups)
Sect. 9: Composition
Art. 3
CATEGORIES and ENTRY FEES
The section 1 is divided into the following categories:
Cat. Babies Musicians: born from 01/01/2016 free program max 4 min. - Fee € 30.00
Cat. A: born from 01/01/2012 ; free program max 5 min. Fee € 35.00
Cat. B: born from 01/01/2009 ; free program max 7 min. Fee € 40.00
Cat. C: born from 01/01/2006 ; free program max 10 min. Fee € 45.00
Cat. D: born from 01/01/2003 ; free program max 12 min Fee € 50.00
Cat. E: born from 01/01/2000; free program max 18min. Fee € 55.00
Cat. F: no age limit ; free program max 30 min. Fee € 60.00
Cat.G: for piano and orchestra no age limit max. 30 min. - fee € 70,00 (reduction for 2 pianos is also accepted)
The section 2 is divided into the following categories:
Cat. Babies Musicians: born from 01/01/2016 free program max 4 min. - Fee € 30.00
Cat. A: born from 01/01/2012 ; free program max 5 min. Fee € 35.00
Cat. B: born from 01/01/2009 ; free program max 7 min. Fee € 40.00
Cat. C: born from 01/01/2006 ; free program max 10 min. Fee € 45.00
Cat. D: born from 01/01/2003 ; free program max 12 min Fee € 50.00
Cat. E: born from 01/01/2000; free program max 18min. Fee € 55.00
Cat. F: no age limit ; free program max 30 min. Fee € 60.00
Section 3, 4, 7 are divided into the following categories:
Cat. Babies Musicians: born from 01/01/2016 free program max 4 min. - Fee € 30.00
Cat. A: born from 01/01/2012 ; free program max 5 min. Fee € 35.00
Cat. B: born from 01/01/2009 ; free program max 7 min. Fee € 40.00
Cat. C: born from 01/01/2006 ; free program max 10 min. Fee € 45.00
Cat. D: born from 01/01/2003 ; free program max 12 min Fee € 50.00
Cat. E: born from 01/01/2000 ; free program max 18 min. Fee € 55,00
Cat. F: no age limit ; free program max 23 min. Fee € 60.00
Cat. G1: Ensemble born from 01/01/2003 ; free program max 10 min. Fee € 25.00 each one Groups of more than 5 members will pay a fee of € 20 for each one ( to be paid in a single solution)
Cat. G2 : Ensemble no age limit ; free program max 15 min. Fee € 30.00 each one .Groups of more than 5 members will pay a fee of € 25,00 for each one( to be paid in a single solution)
Section 5 is divided into the following categories (we refer to the average age of the duet):
Cat. A: born from 01/01/2008 free program max 8 min. Fee € 25.00 each one
Cat. B: born from 01/01/1999; free program max 12 min. Fee € 30.00 each one
Cat. C: no age limit; free program max 20 min. Fee € 35.00 each one
Section 6 dedicated to all groups, with or without piano, is divided into the following categories (we refer to the average age of the group):
Cat. A: born from 01/01/2007; free program max 8 min Fee € 25.00 each one
Cat. B: born from 01/01/1995; free program max 12 min. Fee € 30.00 each one
Cat. C: no age limit; free program max 20 min. Fee € 35.00 each one
Groups with more than 5 musicians will pay € 20,00 each one ( to be paid in a single solution)
Section 8 is divided into the following categories:
Cat. A: Children voices free program max 10 min. Fee € 35.00
Cat. B: born from 01/01/1996 ; free program max 15min. - Fee € 50.00
Cat. C: no age limit : free program max 20 min. - Fee € 60.00
Cat. D: lyrical singer groups maximum 4 members - no age limit- free program max 10 min - Fee € 30,00
Section 9 is divided into the following categories:
Cat. Youth (born from 01/01/2005 ) 1 composition max 7 min. for any instrument formation Fee € 65,00
Cat. A: composition for solo instrument lasting max 10 min. Fee € 65.00
Cat. B: composition for chamber music lasting max 10 min. Fee € 65.00
Cat. C: composition for orchestra lasting max 10 min. Fee € 65.00
The compositions, in PDF format or in hard copy, must be sent to the secretariat of the competition together with the application
To ensure anonymity during the evaluation phase, please don't put your name on the scores
The composition section is not public.
All the compositions will not be published for copyright protection
The registration fee will be refunded
only in case of cancellation of the competition
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To take advantage of BRAVO! competitors must send an email to info@appbravo.it
To the same email with a 1 week notice,it is possible to request a piece which is not in the catalog .
Art. 4
REGISTRATION
This edition will take place online, therefore, to register and send the videos , please follow the following instructions:
• Recordings must be clear and free of background noises, can take place at home or anywhere the competitor has access to a decent piano
• Videos need to be clear in image and perfect in sound.
•The video must be made from a fixed camera (video cameras, mobile phones, tablets as well as with professional recording systems), in a single shot without interruptions and must show the face, the hands of the musician and the entire instrument at all times . It is not allowed any cutting during the exhibition or joining sequences (a single video, therefore, even if you play different pieces).
• Singers Videos must be taken from the waist up. Full body is recommended
• Only audio- recordings will not be accepted.
• Grand and upright pianos are recommended. Digital pianos with 88 weighted keys are also accepted.
• Video recordings that exceed the allowed time will not be accepted.
• Insert, in the appropriate field of the registration form, the link of the video of the preliminary round, published on YouTube and set as 'Unlisted'.
One week before the date of the competition, the links of the videos of the performances will be published on the website www.amigdalainternationalcompetition.it
At the end of each section , by midnight, on the website: www.amigdalainternationalcompetition.it and on the official Facebook page of the competition: Amigdala International Music Competition, the results of each category will be published , and the winners of first absolute prizes will be announced (cash prizes will be sent by bank transfer)
Diploma in PDF format will be sent to all competitors by e-mail address indicated at the time of registration.
The winners videos will be published at the end of the competition on website: www.amigdalainternationalcompetition.it
Art. 5
All competitors may participate in more sections and categories by paying the relative participation fee. The pieces to be performed must be original (no easier arrangement are allowed). The competitor can play for fewer minutes than those required. The performance could be stopped by the Committee if the competitor exceeds the required time.
Art. 6
The jury is made up of teachers from Conservatories and Music Schools, well-known musicians, differently qualified, the Chairwoman of the Cultural Association "Amigdala" and the Artistic Director of the AmigdalaMusicTalent Section.
The members of the jury shall abstain from voting in case of kinship and/or having didactic relationship with the competitor either currently or taken place in the two year prior to the competitionIn case of ex aequo in a category , the jury may share the prize equally.
All awards and prizes will be awarded unless there is an insufficient number of eligible participants in a particular category or the judges determine that the quality of the competitor's performance does not warrant a prize/award. . Please note that the decision of the judges is unquestionable.
Awards will be paid in euros by Bank transfer , currency conversions to local currency are at winner's expense at the time of conversion
Art. 7
By submitting an entry form, each entrant, parent, or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) authorizes the use of the competitor's name ,photo, audio and/or video recording for the publicity and advertisement purposes related to the competition by Amigdala International Music Competition
Art. 8
The Competition Organization reserves the right to make changes to all information posted on the Competition's official website if need be. By entering this competition each entrant, parent or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) agrees to accept these rules and be bound by the decisions of Amigdala International Music Competition, its judges and staff, which are final and binding in all matters.
Art. 9
We consider Absolute First those who will obtain the average 100/100
We consider First classified those who will obtain an average score from 95 to 99
We consider Second classified those who will obtain an average score from 90 to 94
We consider Third classified those who will obtain an average score from 85 to 89
We consider Fourth classified those who will obtain an average score from 80 to 84
All participants will receive a Certificate
the diploma in pdf format will be sent to all participants to the e-mail address indicated on the registration form
Art. 10
This cultural event is not comparable to the sweepstakes, as intended by D.P.R.430/2001, art.6 com.1. Therefore, the Resolution n.8/1251 of the 28th October 1976 decides that the prizes will not be income taxed at the source.However,we specify that the final prizes will be added to Your personal income and the winners will have to pay own compulsory contributions on the basis of Your income tax return.
Art. 11
For PRIVACY read the Art. 11 of the Italian Rules
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
The Directive of Ass. Cult. liberaAMIGDALA:
Prof.ssa Maria Grazia Palermo Chairwoman
Dott. Salvo di Dio Vice-Chairman
Ing. Giovanni Faro Treasurer
Dott. Tommaso Stasi Secretary
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Amigdala Music Talent Section:
Prof.ssa Antonella Scuderi Artistic Director
scuderiantonella59@hotmail.com tel. 338 1140344
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Outside contractor:
Yoshiaki Shibata Artistic Coordinator of the "Strings" and "Chamber Music" sections for AMIGDALA International Music Competition
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secretariat: Via Sottotenente Scuderi, 69 95029 Viagrande CT
phone +39 338 1140344 - +39 348 0063108
