2023-2024 CAPMT District 3 Sonata/Sonatina Piano Competition
Chair: Marina Kalantarova
marina@creativepianostudio.com
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Venue: Westside Music Conservatory
12424 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles (Brentwood), CA 90025
(SE corner of Wilshire at Centinela Avenue)
Application: Online at capmtdistrict3.org
Application submission must be made by:
1) A parent or legal guardian if the applicant is 17 years old or younger as of April 1, 2024.
2) Applicant if he/she is 18 years old or older as of April 1, 2024.
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM
**COMPETITION SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED A WEEK PRIOR BEFORE THE COMPETITION DATE**
CAPMT District 3 Sonata/Sonatina Competition Rules and Guidelines
Age Determination
Applicants must enter the proper category according to age as of April 1, 2024. 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.
Fee
One Movement Category- $55
Complete Category- $65
(Surcharge of $60 will be added to the non-CAPMT members’ students.)
Categories and Time Limit:
One Movement Category - All Categories: 5-minute time limit
Category A 7 and Younger
Category B 8-9
Category C 10-11
Category D 12-13
Category E 14-15
Category F 16-18
Collegiate (Music Major/Music Minor)
Adult (19 and older/Non-Music Major or Non-Music Minor)
Complete Categories
Category 1 9 and younger: 10-minute time limit
Category 2 10-12: 10-minute time limit
Category 3 13-15: 15-minute time limit
Category 4 16-18: 15-minute time limit
Collegiate (Music Major/Music Minor): 15-minute time limit
Adult (19 and older/Non-Music Major or Non-Music Minor): 15-minute time limit
Students will be stopped by the judges when the performance duration reaches the time limit. It will not affect the results.
In the Complete Category, the judges will hear all or part of all movements. It is possible that all movements will not be heard in their entirety, depending upon time constraints and the wishes of the judges.
AWARDS:
All Categories
1st Place - $100
2nd Place, 3rd Place - No Cash Awards
Honorable Mention(s) - No Cash Awards
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Judges do not have to name any place winners or honorable mentions.
RULES:
A student must compete with any Sonata or Sonatina from any period.
A student may apply for multiple categories; however, different repertoire must be used for each category in which the student is competing.
One-movement Sonata/Sonatina is categorized in the One Movement Category.
All entrants must abide by the federal Copyright Law.
In the case of out-of-print scores, documents of publisher’s permission must be submitted in advance to the Program Chair.
Unpermitted photocopies are not allowed.
Scores purchased online and downloaded/printed must be accompanied by a receipt.
Public Domain scores downloaded/printed must be accompanied by a printout of the URL.
Violation of any of the copyright rules above will result in the disqualification from any awards.
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.
Any errors in entering students and their repertoire are the sole responsibility of the participant. Incorrect entry may result in the disqualification from any awards.
There will be no refunds.
Students and teachers must not identify themselves to the judges.
Decisions of the judges are final.
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:
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
Room Monitor
Lunch Provider: (purchase and delivery - will be reimbursed)
Please email Marina kalantarova at marina@creativepianostudio.com with the position(s) you’ll be able to cover for the event and any other questions.