Sonata/Sonatina Competition

CAPMT District 3 Sonata/Sonatina Competition Rules and Guidelines

Categories & Fees

Elementary

Elementary A (7 & under)

Sonatina: One Movement - $40.00

Elementary B (8–9)

Sonatina: One Movement - $40.00

Elementary Complete (9 and under)

Sonatina: Complete - $45.00

Intermediate

Intermediate A (10–11)

Sonatina: One Movement - $45.00

Intermediate B (12–14)

Sonatina: One Movement - $45.00

Intermediate C (15–18)

Sonatina: One movement - $45.00 

Intermediate Complete (10–18)

Sonatina: Complete - $50.00

Advanced

Advanced A (11 and under) 

Sonata: One Movement - $50.00

Advanced B (12–14)

Sonata: One Movement - $50.00 

Advanced C (15–18)

Sonata: One Movement - $50.00

Advanced Complete 1 (12 and under)

Sonata: Complete - $55.00

Advanced Complete 2 (13-18)

Sonata:Complete - $55.00

Collegiate

Collegiate 1 (Music Major)

Sonata: One Movement - $55.00

Collegiate 2 (Music Major)

Sonata: Complete - $60.00

Adult

Adult 1 (18 & above)

Sonata: One Movement - $55.00

Adult 2 (18 & above)

Sonata: Complete - $60.00

• Surcharge of $50 will be added to the non-CAPMT members’ students

Prizes 

(All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.)

Complete

1st Place - $80.00

2nd Place - $60.00

Honorable Mention(s)  

One Movement

1st Place - $60.00

2nd Place - $45.00

Honorable Mention(s)

Ages

Applicants must enter the proper category according to age as of April 1, 2023. A proof-of-age document to verity age (e.g. birth certificate, passport, driver license) is required for each applicant and must be uploaded during the online application process.

Repertoire

Sonatina Categories

Any sonatina from the standard repertoire may be submitted, including but not limited to sonatinas by Clementi, Diabelli, Kuhlau, Dussek, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven (including the Sonatas Op. 49), Attwood, Gurlitt, Wanhal, Schumann, Kabalevsky, Khatchaturian, Bastien, Alexander, etc.

Newly revised as of this year;

*Haydn Sonata Hob. XVI/1, 4, 7, 8, 9 and10 will be in the Sonatina Category 

*Bartok Sonatina will be in the Sonatina Category 

Sonata Categories  

Any sonata from the standard repertoire may be submitted, including but not limited to sonatas by Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Dello-Joio, Barber, etc.  Scarlatti Sonatas are not considered as Sonatas and are not acceptable in the Sonata Category. 

Newly revised as of this year;

*Ravel Sonatine will be in the Sonata Category.

*Mozart Sonata K. 545 will be in the Sonata Category 

Rules

• A Student may apply for multiple categories; however, different repertoire must be used for each category in which the student is competing.

• There is no time limit. The judges will listen to the entire performance. 

• Students must provide the original music score for the judges, with the measures numbered.  Photocopied music will result in an automatic disqualification.

• All music must be performed by memory.

• No requests or adjustments will be made for the audition time.  Student must appear at the given audition time to be eligible for the awards.

• No changes to the repertoire will be accepted after the application deadline.

• There will be no refund.

• Students and teachers must not identify themselves to the judges.  

Important Reminder

Participating teachers are expected to help at the event.  Because of the importance and prestige of the competition, it is essential that there is a sufficient number of workers throughout the duration of the event to ensure that the event is running smoothly, fairly, consistently and professionally, in strict adherence to the rules and procedures governing it.  The competition chair will remain in the audition room throughout the competition.  The following positions are needed; Please sign up for one or more of the following tasks:

Set-up

Clean-up

Hospitality Provider

Check-In: Morning

Check-In: Early Afternoon

Check-In: Late Afternoon

Room Monitor: Morning

Room Monitor: Early Afternoon

Room Monitor: Late Afternoon

Lunch Provider: (purchase and delivery- will be reimbursed)

Please email Lina Lee at sonatasonatinacompetition@capmtdistrict3.org with the position(s) you’ll be able to cover for the event and any other questions.