IVth International Sigitas Šilinskas Classical Guitar Competition, Vilnius 2020
IVth International Sigitas Šilinskas Classical Guitar Competition, Vilnius 2020
Regulation
The IVth International Sigitas Šilinskas Classical Guitar Competition, Vilnius 2020 will take place on 19–22 February 2020 in Vilnius, at the address: Algirdo g. 23/6, Vilnius Algirdas School of Music, Vilnius
During the competition information will be provided in Lithuanian and English.
Participants of the competition will be divided into the following age groups:
Solo
I group up to 9 years
II group 10 – 12 years
III group 13 – 15 years
IV group 16 – 19 years
V group 20 - 30 years
Ensembles – Only pupils
VI group up to 15 years
VII group 16–30 years
An ensemble’s age group is determined by the eldest participant.
A teacher cannot play in the ensembles category.
Only classical guitars shall be plaid in an ensemble. Other instruments cannot participate in the ensemble.
Programme
Participants of the competition of Ist, IInd, IIIrd ,VIth, VIIth groups perform freely chosen pieces of 2–3 different genres. One of them must be a classic genre i. e. XVI–XIX c. (composers born in the XIXth c. up to 1850). Compulsory piece may not be of an unknown author (Anonym).
The duration of performance – Ist, IInd, VIth groups for 8 min.; VIIth groups – 9–12 min.; IIIrd group – 10–15 min.
Participants of IVth, Vth groups:
First round – 10–15 min. In the programme of the first round the participants shall perform freely chosen pieces of 2–3 different genres. One of them must be a classic genre i. e. XVI–XIX c. (composers born in the XIXth c. up to 1850). Compulsory piece may not be of an unknown author (anonym).
The second round – 10–15 min. – freely chosen programme. Pieces performed in the first round cannot be repeated.
Exceeding the time limit, the commission may terminate the participant’s performance.
Participants of the competition in the solo category shall perform the programme by heart.
Apparatus for sounding of instruments shall not be used in the competition.
Evaluations of the competition
Three first place winners will be awarded with winners diplomas, while the fourth and fifth place winners – diplomas. There may also be assigned the Grand Prix award. All competitors and their teachers will be awarded with letters of appreciation. There are possible other prizes.
The jury reserves the right not to assign certain places and awards. The jury’s assessment is final, undisputed and irrevocable. The jury will be announced later.
Terms of participation in the competition
In order to participate in the IIIrd International classical guitar competition, it is necessary to send an application by e-mail: vilniusgk@gmail.com by 18 January 2020.
The application consists of: participant’s form; certificate of birth, copy of passport or ID card, which clearly shows the date of birth; photo of the competition booklet.
Upon receipt of the confirmation of registration, a participant must pay a participant’s fee of the competition by 31 January 2020
First 100 participants will be registered.
Playbacks and a final concert of the competition may be recorded in the information media, with the permission of the organizers. Can be broadcasted on the radio, television and internet, at no extra charge to the competitors.
Participants of the competition sending an application agree with the provisions of the competition.
Participant’s fee:
Solo category – I gr. – 35 EUR., II - III gr. – 45 EUR, IV– V gr. – 55 EUR.
The ensemble category – 25 EUR for each member of the ensemble.
If in the ensemble are playing more than four participants – 20 EUR.
If the same participant shows in different categories or ensembles, he/she pays 5 EUR less for each performance.
Default to the competition, entry fee is not refundable.
All costs related to money transfer, travel and accommodation costs shall be borne by the participants themselves.
If participate a number of pupils of the same teacher, the money can be paid for all participants immediately, indicating the names and surnames. Also, a transfer can be done and for the ensemble.
For more information about the progress of the competition and changes, if any, we will report in advance.
Organizer: Association MOTUS RECTO
Vilnius Algirdas School of Music
Partners: Association ARTS LIBERA
In case of uncertainties, please contact:
Applications and regulations you can send from:
http://apaula.org/konkursasen/