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Non-Competetive

Terms and Conditions

Please ensure to read these terms and conditions before you submit your form

Eligibility

Eligibility and Enrollment Criteria

  • Study Requirement: All participants must have studied under the guidance of a professional instructor for a minimum of one year.

  • Professional Status: This competition is open only to non-professional musicians.

  • Registration: Applications must be submitted by the student’s instructor, parent, or legal guardian.

  • Evaluation Focus: The adjudication panel evaluates each performance based on the student's technical execution and their comprehensive understanding of the musical literature.

  • Age Requirements:

    • Participants must be no older than 16 years of age as of August 31st.

    • Minimum age requirements vary by category; please refer to the specific Division pages for detailed age brackets.

 

評估资格与报名准则 

  • 师承要求：所有参赛者必须随老师学习相关乐器至少一年。

  • 选手身份：本比赛仅限非专业音乐人士参加。

  • 报名方式：所有申请必须由选手的指导老师、家长或法定监护人代为提交。

  • 评审重点：评审组将通过选手演奏的曲目，对其技术水平及对音乐作品的综合理解能力进行深度评估。

  • 年龄限制：

    • 截至 1月1日，参赛选手的年龄不得超过 16 周岁。

    • 最低年龄限制因组别而异，具体请参阅各组别（Division）页面的详细说明。

Piece Requirements

Repertoire and Performance Requirements

  • Memorization: All solo performances must be played from memory. If a performer enrolls with two selections, it is highly recommended that they choose pieces in contrasting styles.

  • Accompaniment:

  • Strings: String solo performances must be performed with live accompaniment.

  • Concerto Movements: Concertos may not be performed as unaccompanied solos. They must be supported by either a live accompanist or a high-quality backing track.

  • Backing Tracks: If using a backing track, the file must be submitted to Music Matters in MP3 format at least one week prior to the event.

  • Time Limits: Each repertoire selection is limited to 5 minutes. The table monitor or adjudicator reserves the right to stop a performance that exceeds this limit.

  • Repeats and Markings: Standard repeats should be omitted to save time; however, all D.C. al Fine markings must be strictly observed.

  • Score Submission: A legally obtained, original copy of the music must be presented to the adjudicator for review.

 

曲目与演奏要求 

  • 背谱要求：所有独奏表演必须背谱演奏。若选手报名了两首作品，强烈建议选择风格迥异的曲目。

  • 伴奏规定：

  • 弦乐：弦乐独奏必须使用现场伴奏。

  • 协奏曲乐章：协奏曲不得作为无伴奏独奏演奏，必须配合现场伴奏或伴奏音频。

  • 伴奏音频：若使用音频伴奏，须在活动前一周将 MP3 格式的文件发送至 Music Matters。

  • 时长限制：每首曲目限时 5 分钟。若超时，现场工作人员或评委有权终止演奏。

  • 反复段落与标记：演奏时无需重复（Repeats），但必须遵守 D.C. al Fine 的标记要求。

  • 乐谱提交：选手须向评委出示一份合法获得的正版乐谱。

Regarding Fee & Schedule

Policies on Refunds and Scheduling

  • Refund Policy: All registration and application fees are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.

  • Schedule Notification: The performance schedule will be mailed to you and your instructor one week before the event. An email notification will be sent to both parents and teachers once the schedule is available.

  • Scheduling Conflicts: While we strive to accommodate specific requests regarding scheduling conflicts, we cannot provide any guarantees. If you are aware of an unavoidable conflict on the day of adjudication, we respectfully advise that you do not register.

  • Finality of Schedule: Once the official schedule has been published, no changes will be accepted. This policy ensures the integrity of the adjudicators' pre-arranged timetables and the smooth operation of the event.

  • Participation Fee: There is an additional $128 charge to attend and perform in the Honor Rising Star Concert.

  • Registration Requirement: Eligible students who receive a "Merit" or "Distinction" rating must officially register and settle the concert fee before leaving the adjudication venue.

 

退费及赛程安排政策 

  • 退费规定：所有报名及申请费用一律不予退还。

  • 赛程通知：正式赛程将于活动前一周email通知。届时，家长与老师均会收到相关的电子邮件通知。

  • 时间冲突：尽管我们会尽力协调选手的时间需求，但无法做出任何保证。若您已知在评审日当天有无法协调的时间冲突，请勿报名参加。

  • 時間表最终化：評量表演表一旦发布，概不接受任何更改申请。此举是为了确保评委已确认的评审日程不受干扰，并保障比赛整体流程的顺利进行。

新星荣誉音乐会 (Chinese Version)

  • 演出费用：参加并出席“新星荣誉音乐会”需额外缴纳 $128 的费用。

  • 报名流程：获得 "Merit" (优良) 或 "Distinction" (卓越) 评级的合资格学生，必须在离开评审现场前完成登记并缴纳相关演出费用。

Adjudication

 

On-Site Adjudication & Honor Concert Protocol

  • Attire: Performers are strongly encouraged to wear professional concert attire appropriate for a formal performance.

  • Check-in & Scores: Upon arrival, each performer must sign in at the registration desk. A legally obtained, original copy of the score must be presented at the time of check-in.

  • Feedback: Following their performance, each participant will receive a brief oral adjudication and a written evaluation sheet.

  • Observation: Parents, teachers, and guests are welcome to observe the adjudication process. However, the environment must remain silent; photography, video recording, and direct communication with the adjudicator are strictly prohibited.

  • Finality of Results: All adjudicator evaluations and scores are final and not subject to appeal or discussion.

  • Honor Performance Concert:

  • The best participants will be invited to the Honor Rising Star Concert at Benaroya Hall. 

  • Registration Requirement: To be eligible, students who receive a "Merit" or "Distinction" rating must officially sign up and commit to the concert before leaving the adjudication venue.

  • Capacity & Priority: Please note that performance slots are limited. In the event that the concert reaches full capacity, priority will be awarded to students who achieved the "Distinction" level of recognition.

 

现场评审与荣誉音乐会规则 

  • 着装规范：建议表演者身着得体的正式演出服装参加比赛。

  • 报到与乐谱：表演者到达现场后必须办理签到手续。签到时，须出示所演奏曲目的正版原版乐谱。

  • 反馈与评估：演奏结束后，每位表演者将获得评委的简短口头点评以及一份书面评审表。

  • 现场观摩：欢迎家长、老师及家属保持安静观摩评审过程。严禁在赛场内拍照、录像或与评委进行任何私人交谈。

  • 结果效力：评委的评审结果为最终决定，不接受任何形式的讨论或申诉。

  • 荣誉演出音乐会：​

    • 报名流程：获得 "Merit" (优良) 或 "Distinction" (卓越) 评级的学生，必须在离开赛场前确认参加意向并完成登记。

    • 優秀表演者會被邀請參加六月的 Honor Rising Star Concert 。

    • 名额与优先权：由于音乐会名额有限，若报名人数超出承载量，名额将优先分配给获得 "Distinction" (卓越) 评级的学生。

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