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MARCH

CLASSICAL HOBBYIST

Perform any ONE repertoire piece from the Baroque (or early art music), Classicism, Romanticism, Impressionism and Modern (not a program of pieces, only ONE in total)
Great opportunity for exam book pieces: ABRSM, Trinity, Unisa (optional)
One piece (composition), original form (not simplified or arranged)
​From sheet music or memorized
​Solo and Duo only (no groups)

Vocalists and instrumentalists
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  • There is no specific length or time restriction, however judges reserve the right to judge only the first 10 minutes of your lengthy ONE composition. 
  • If you submit a YouTube link with more than one piece on, the judges will listen to the FIRST piece on the video. (They will not fast forward or rewind to find a specific piece). 
  • Repeats at the performer's discretion.  All Da Capo and Dal Segno must be observed.
  • Single movements of sonatas or concertos may be entered. Single dances from Suites may be entered.  Prelude and Fugues may be entered as separate pieces.  Theme and Variations must be entered as a complete piece.  
  • Concerto movements must be entered with accompaniment (orchestra, piano reduction, recording, etc).
  • Vocalists may enter a capella selections if that is the style of the entry. Songs with accompaniment, e.g. art songs, opera arias, etc., must be performed with live or recorded accompaniment. 

You will compete in age categories for Grand Prize, 1st prize with honors, 1st prize, 2nd, 3rd prizes, Honorable Mention and Merit awards:
         Young Musicians: age 7 and younger
         Junior 1: age 8 and 9
         Junior 2: ages 10 to 13 
         Senior: ages 14 to 18 
         Collegiate: age 19 to 26
         Open: 27+
Age calculated as on March 1st.
If the duo has members spanning two age groups, enter into the older category.


YouTube video link of your performance required
Pdf Upload of your sheet music requested but not required
Entry Fee $40 (flat rate for both solo or duo)
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Entry period March 1 - 31
Results emailed April 24-26th
Results posted to our website on April 28



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  • HOME
  • RULES AND REGULATIONS
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  • New York Prize Winners Recital
    • New York General Info
    • NEW YORK REGISTRATION 7 PM
    • NEW YORK REGISTRATION 2 PM
    • New York Ticket Sales 7 PM
    • New York Ticket Sales 2 pm
  • JURY
  • TEACHERS
  • VISION
  • Monthly Competitions
    • January
    • February
    • March
    • April
    • May
    • June
    • July
    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November
    • December
  • Jury portal
  • Winners
  • Contact and About Us
  • FAQ
  • PDF forms
  • Feature Me in an IYMC promo