2023-2024 CAPMT District 3 Sonata/Sonatina Piano Competition
Chair: Marina Kalantarova
sonatasonatinacompetition@capmtdistrict3.org
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Venue: TBD
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, 2023.
2) Applicant if he/she is 18 years old or older as of April 1, 2023
2022-2023 CAPMT District 3 Sonata/Sonatina Piano Competition
Chair: Marina Kalantarova
sonatasonatinacompetition@capmtdistrict3.org
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Application period Begins: March 6, 2023
Application Deadline: April 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Venue: St. Mark's Presbyterian Church (24027 Pennsylvania Ave, Lomita, CA 90717)
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, 2023.
2) Applicant if he/she is 18 years old or older as of April 1, 2023
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.