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REGULATIONS FOR ALL NOMINATIONS (COLLECTIVES)
The "EUROPE OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION" is held completely online, in such form where the jury views of video recordings of participants' performances. Performers from all over the world are invited to participate in the competition. The competition is held annually, applications are accepted 365 days a year.
TIMETABLE
TIMETABLE
The participant chooses one of the three editions and sends an application.
SPRING SEASON
Accepting applications until April 1st. Announcement of results April 20
SUMMER SEASON
Accepting applications until June 10. Announcement of results July 1
AUTUMN SEASON
Applications are accepted until December 1st. Announcement of results December 20
SMALL FORMS
SMALL FORMS
DUO (two identical instruments), DUO (two different instruments), VOCAL DUO, PIANO ENSEMBLE, STUDENT – TEACHER
PROGRAM
The participant performs the program of his choice and sends only one link to the competitive video performance. The age category is determined by the average age of the participants. The program does not have to be performed by heart.
JUNIOR
- I category – born in 2016 and younger up to 5 minutes
- II category – born in 2014 and younger up to 5 minutes
MIDDLE JUNIOR
- III category – born in 2012 and younger up to 5 minutes
- IV category – born in 2010 and younger up to 7 minutes
JUNIOR ARTIST
- V category – born in 2008 and younger up to 10 minutes
- VI category – born in 2006 and younger up to 10 minutes
SENIOR
- VII category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- VIII category – born in 2002 and younger up to 12 minutes
- IX category – born in 2000 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- X category – born in 1998 and younger up to 15 minutes
- XI category – born in 1996 and younger up to 15 minutes
- XII category – born in 1995 and older up to 15 minutes
ENSEMBLE (classical, folk, vocal ensembles)
ENSEMBLE (classical, folk, vocal ensembles)
Piano, symphony orchestra instruments, folk orchestra instruments, brass band instruments
PROGRAM
The participant performs the program of his choice and sends only one link to the competitive video performance. The age category is determined by the average age of the participants. The program does not have to be performed by heart.
JUNIOR
- XIII category – born in 2016 and younger up to 5 minutes
- XIV category – born in 2014 and younger up to 5 minutes
MIDDLE JUNIOR
- XV category – born in 2012 and younger up to 5 minutes
- XVI category – born in 2010 and younger up to 7 minutes
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XVII category – born in 2008 and younger up to 10 minutes
- XVIII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 10 minutes
SENIOR
- XIX category – born in 2004 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XX category – born in 2002 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XXI category – born in 2000 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XXII category – born in 1998 and younger up to 15 minutes
- XXIII category – born in 1996 and younger up to 15 minutes
- XXIV category – born in 1995 and older up to 15 minutes
COLLECTIVES (ORCHESTRA)
COLLECTIVES (ORCHESTRA)
Symphonic, chamber, string, wind, jazz, plucked, folk, bayan and accordion orchestra, orchestra conductor
In the orchestra category, no more than 25% of illustrators from the total number of team members are allowed. The age category is determined by the average age of all participants, not taking into account the age of illustrators, accompanists and conductor.
PROGRAM
The orchestra performs the program of their choice and sends only one link to the competition video performance. The age category is determined by the average age of the participants. The program does not have to be performed by heart.
JUNIOR
- XXV category – born in 2014 and younger up to 7 minutes
- XXVI category – born in 2010 and younger up to 7 minutes
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XXVII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 10 minutes
SENIOR
- XXVIII category – born in 2002 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XXIX category – born in 1998 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XXX category – born in 1995 and younger up to 15 minutes
- XXXI category – born in 1994 and older up to 15 minutes
ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XXXII category – born in 2006 and younger up to 15 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XXXIII category – born in 2005 and older up to 15 minutes
COLLECTIVES (CHOIR)
COLLECTIVES (CHOIR)
Mixed, female, male, choir conductor
The repertoire includes academic, spiritual, world, folk or opera music. No more than 25% of illustrators from the total number of team members are allowed in the choir nomination. The age category is determined by the average age of all participants, not taking into account the age of illustrators, accompanists and conductor.
PROGRAM
The choir performs the program of their choice and sends only one link to the competition video performance. The age category is determined by the average age of the participants. The program does not have to be performed by heart.
JUNIOR
- XXXII category – born in 2014 and younger up to 7 minutes
- Category XXXIII – born in 2010 and younger up to 7 minutes
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XXXIV category – born in 2006 and younger up to 10 minutes
SENIOR
- XXXV category – born in 2002 and younger up to 12 minutes
- XXXVI category – born in 1998 and younger up to 12 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XXXVII category – born in 1995 and younger up to 15 minutes
- XXXVIII category – born in 1994 and older up to 15 minutes
CHOIR CONDUCTOR
JUNIOR ARTIST
- XXXIX category – born in 2006 and younger up to 15 minutes
SENIOR ARTIST
- XL category – born in 2005 and older up to 15 minutes
VIDEO - RECORDING
VIDEO - RECORDING
The participant sends only one link of the competitive video performance.
- All members of the ensemble, orchestra, choir and conductor must be visible on the video recording,
- It is allowed to record works made at different times (in one file),
- To send a video recording, upload the video file to YouTube and add the link to the application.
* Links to videos on social media are not accepted.
CONDUCTOR OF CHOIR, ORCHESTRA
Video recording is carried out:
- from inside the orchestra, where the camera should be pointed at the conductor and part of the orchestra is visible,
- on the left or right side from behind the orchestra, where the camera should be pointed at the conductor and part of the orchestra is visible.
From inside the orchestra, recording may not reflect the normal sound of the orchestra. Audio can be recorded using external audio recording equipment and synchronized with video.
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
The participant submits the following documentation:
- Completed application form,
- For collectives – list of participants with the stamp of the institution they represent,
- For participants of small forms, a document confirming the identity and date of birth,
- Photo for the artistic poster (optional),
- Artistic biography (optional).
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
The participant pays a fee of 30 евро (с коллектива).
If the contestant wants to receive a diploma with a “wet seal” by postal service, an additional 10 euros must be paid for the entry fee (40 euros altogether).
INTERNATIONAL JURY
INTERNATIONAL JURY
The work of the jury is regulated by the rules. Famous musicians, teachers, conductors and outstanding cultural figures are invited to the jury. If the composition is performed for the premiere, at the request of the jury, it is necessary to send the musical material of this composition in electronic form . The jury’s decision is final and not subject to appeal.
Participants are evaluated based on the average score of the jury members. The number of diplomas of laureates is unlimited.
GOLD AWARD/ LAUREATE FIRST PRIZE is awarded to a participant who scored at least 90 – 100 points.
Participant’s performance level:
Performance level: GRANDE PERFORMER (99 – 100),
Performance level: CONCERT PERFORMER (96 – 98,99),
Performance level: VIRTUOSO PERFORMER (93 – 95,99),
Performance level: EXCELLENT PERFORMER (90 – 92,99).
SILVER AWARD/ LAUREATE SECOND PRIZE is awarded to a participant who scored at least 80 – 89,99 points.
Performance level: EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMER (85 — 89,99),
Performance level: PROMISING PERFORMER (80 — 84,99).
BRONZE AWARD/ LAUREATE THIRD PRIZE is awarded to a participant who scored at least 70 – 79,99 points.
Performance level: PERSPECTIVE PERFORMER
DIPLOMA is awarded to a participant who scored at least 65 – 69,99 points.
DIPLOMAS FOR COMPETITORS
DIPLOMAS FOR COMPETITORS
All contestants receive diplomas after the end of each edition in all categories:
- Diplomas in electronic form can be downloaded ON THIS PAGE
- Diplomas are sent by postal service(at request) READ MORE
Scholarship Certificate in electronic form (at request) READ MORE
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AND PORTFOLIO CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHERS
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION AND PORTFOLIO CERTIFICATE FOR TEACHERS
- Certificate of Appreciation to teachers in electronic form can be downloaded ON THIS PAGE
- Certificate for portfolio in electronic form(upon request) teachers, accompanists who need an additional confirmation document can download ON THIS PAGE
AWARDS
AWARDS
Prize pool totaling $5,000 will be distributed among selected participants WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION and EUROPE OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION.
Warsaw Moscow Berlin Paris Istanbul Rome Vienna Prague Madrid Milano Krakow Athens Saint-Petersburg Ljubljana Riga Crimea Amsterdam Dubrovnik Nice Venice Batumi Lisbon Barcelona Valencia, Crimea… READ MORE
The organizer reserves the right to distribute the prize fund.
ORGANIZER
ORGANIZER
The European Association of Music Educators and Performers & Producer Agency MIR Production, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Communication, organizes the EUROPE OPEN Music Competition.
The competition is held according to the rules for participants in nominations and the rules of the jury.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
In case of disagreement between the Organizer and the participant, the rules in English shall be considered competent.
By participating in the contest, contestants automatically waive their rights to material compensation in connection with the publication and distribution of competitive video recordings. By submitting an application for the competition, participants automatically agree to all the conditions from the rules above.
