Repertoire:
• Audition round (YouTube link): YouTube link recording of two pieces played by the entrant representing contrasting classical styles. (*) Strings – must include Baroque
Semi-finals
• One or Two new contrasting pieces, depending on the age category.
Grand Finale Round:
• One new contrasting piece. Please refer to table for detail requirements.
(*) Strings and Piano. Please note:
• In selecting works for the three rounds, the following styles e.g. baroque, classical, romantic and modern, must be represented in all age sections 1-7.
• Credit will be given for a balanced programme.
• The specific works and style for the rounds are to be indicated on the entry form.
• Failure to adhere to the rules above will lead to disqualification.
Age Group | Requirements |
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5 - 7 years |
TWO contrasting pieces- not to exceed 4 -5 minutes in total. Semi-final round One new contrasting pieces (*) Strings – must include Classical Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
8 - 10 years |
TWO contrasting pieces- not to exceed 7-8 minutes in total.
Semi-final round One new contrasting pieces (*) Strings – must include Classical Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
11 - 12 years |
TWO contrasting pieces- not to exceed 10-12 minutes in total.
Semi-final round One new contrasting pieces (*) Strings – must include Classical Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
13 - 14 years |
TWO contrasting pieces- not to exceed 12-15 minutes in total.
Semi-final round One new contrasting pieces (*) Strings – must include Classical Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
15 - 16 years |
TWO contrasting pieces- not to exceed 15-20 minutes in total.
Semi-final round One new contrasting pieces (*) Strings – must include Classical Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
17 - 18 years |
THREE contrasting pieces including any Prelude and Fugue from Bach (piano) -
(*) String – must include Baroque - not to exceed 20-25 minutes in total
Semi-final round TWO new contrasting pieces (*) Strings – must include Classical Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
19 - 25 years |
THREE contrasting pieces including any virtuosic work by Frederic Chopin or Franz Liszt (piano) -see (*) for String requirements. - not to exceed 25-30 minutes in total
Semi-final round TWO new contrasting pieces (*) Strings Grand Finale round One new contrasting piece |
The entry form with the registration and entry fee, identification documentation and recording are to be received at the email address below by no later than 30 June 2021.
Semi-finals:
Grand finale performance round and presentation of prizes: 21 – 26 September 2021.
Masterclasses: Venue and date that suit both parties to be confirmed.
Semi-finals
Semi-finals will take place at regionals.
Grand Finale
Grand Finale will take place at Atterbury theatre.
R550 (must accompany the entry form and is non-refundable)