NAMCYA STRINGS, Senior Category 2021
Violin and Lower Strings
(Viola, Violoncello & Contrabass)
Additional and Specific Guidelines, Rules and Regulations
- ELIGIBILITY
Contestants must be at least 19 years old but not older than 30 years old on December 31, 2021.
- REPERTOIRE
Please refer to list below for the prescribed repertoire for each instrument:
VIOLIN | ||
J. S. Bach Selection (memorized)
Choose one of the following sets:
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Chamber Music Selection
(style to contrast with Concerto Selection)
Can be played with guide music:
Violin and Piano Sonatas
(or equivalent) |
Concerto Selection (memorized)
Can be played with guide music:
(or equivalent) |
Filipino Art Music Piece
|
Concert/Show Piece
(or equivalent) |
Obligatory Contest Piece
Can be played with guide music:
Ching, Jeffrey Fiori di Bulgari |
VIOLA | ||
J. S. Bach Selection (memorized)
Any of the above sets of Sonatas and Partitas, transcribed for Viola
Any of the following J. S. Bach. Suites for unaccompanied cello,BWV 1007-1012, transcribed for Viola
|
Chamber Music Selection
(style to contrast with Concerto Selection)
Can be played with guide music:
(or equivalent) |
Concertos (memorized)
Can be played with guide music:
(or equivalent) |
Filipino Art Music Piece
|
Concert/Show Piece
(or equivalent) |
Obligatory Contest Piece
Can be played with guide music:
Ching, Jeffrey Solo ma non solo, transcribed for viola |
VIOLONCELLO | ||
J. S. Bach. Selection (memorized)
Any of the following J. S. Bach. Suites for unaccompanied cello, BWV 1007-1012
|
Chamber Music Selection
(style to contrast with Concerto Selection)
Can be played with guide music:
(or equivalent) |
Concertos (memorized)
Can be played with guide music:
(or equivalent) |
Filipino Art Music Piece
|
Concert/Show Piece
(or equivalent) |
Obligatory Contest Piece
Can be played with guide music:
Ching, Jeffrey Solo ma non solo |
CONTRABASS | ||
J. S. Bach. Selection (memorized)
Any of the following J. S. Bach. Suites for unaccompanied cello, BWV 1007-1012
|
Chamber Music Selection
(style to contrast with Concerto Selection)
Can be played with guide music:
(or equivalent) |
Concertos (memorized)
(or equivalent) |
Filipino Art Music Piece
|
Concert/Show Piece
(or equivalent) |
Obligatory Contest Piece
Can be played with guide music:
Ching, Jeffrey Arrieta XVII |
- Please refer to the Suggested Repertoire List for repertoire requirements. Selection of recital repertoire must characterize a balanced program that can showcase versatility and musical abilities of the contestant. Chamber Music selection and Concerto must be of different periods or styles. ‘Modern’ concertos and show pieces, chamber music and obligatory contest piece may be played with sheet music, the remaining pieces memorized. A fully memorized program is preferred.
- Selected pieces that are not in the list may be allowed if they are of the same or higher level of difficulty. Should the piece not be in the list, a written request addressed to the Chairperson of the Strings Competition shall be sent through the NAMCYA Office via this email address: namcyainfo2021@gmail.com
- Total performance times will be strictly enforced and will include any pause between compositions. Repeats are at the discretion of the performer. Tasteful cutting of lengthy piano accompaniment parts are encouraged.
- After submission, the Repertoire List may be changed, altered, or modified only once through a written request addressed to the Chairperson of the Strings Competition through the NAMCYA office, at least 10 working days before the scheduled live rounds. The letter must be signed by the contestant, and should include a clear scan of the new score.
III. COMPETITION STAGES AND RECITAL PROGRAM
- ELIMINATION ROUND: Video Audition. Please see video submission guidelines for submitting videos. To participate in the next round, no more than 12 candidates from the upper strings and 12 from the lower strings will be chosen.
- First movement of a concerto from the standard program that will be played for the National Finals
2. SEMI-FINAL ROUND: LIVE Round with a 30-45 minute performance, Metro Manila venue and date to be announced. To participate in the finals level, no more than 6 candidates from the upper strings and 6 from the lower strings will be chosen.
The following in any order that complements the chosen repertoire:
- Johann Sebastian Bach selection
- Filipino piece
- Contrasting movements from a duo chamber music work
- Virtuoso/Concert/Show Piece for solo instrument or with piano accompaniment
3. FINAL ROUND: LIVE Round, Date and venue to be announced
- Complete Concerto (elimination round entry)
- Obligatory Contest Piece
IV. VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Aim to create a high-quality video recording filmed with a single camera where the camera/device is placed on a tripod in a horizontal position. The preferred video format is mp4.
- Submit via Youtube unlisted link in the application form.
- Keep the face, both arms, entire bow and instrument clearly visible in the video.
- Instrument must be tuned. Videos made with untuned instruments will be disqualified.
- Wear presentable attire.
- Video should be recorded specifically for the competition, date stamped not earlier than April 1, 2021.
- Video should include a full performance of the chosen repertoire.
- Video must be made without cuts, editing, zooming, panning or audio enhancements.
V. PRIZES
Violins | Lower Strings:
Viola, Cello, Bass |
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First Prize | Php 40,000 | Php 40,000 |
Second Prize | Php 30,000 | Php 30,000 |
Third Prize | Php 20,000 | Php 20,000 |
Best Interpretation of Obligatory Contest Piece | Php 15,000 |
VI. JURY
To be announced
VII. OTHER REGULATIONS
- Live Events will strictly follow IATF Regulations and are subject to change.
- The order of performances will be determined by a drawing of lots and will be maintained throughout the competition.
- The contestant shall be responsible for his/her own accompanist.
- Contestants are responsible for securing their own instruments for performances.
- Contestants are responsible for securing performing rights for their Filipino works for the semi-final event.
- Non-compliance and falsification of any of the Competition Requirements shall be sufficient grounds for disqualification.
- Competitors are not allowed to speak to the judges during the competition.
- First place winners are not eligible to participate in the same category following this year.
- The final decisions of the Jury shall be irrevocable.
- Performance of obligatory contest piece is limited to the NAMCYA 2021 String Finals event. Sharing of obligatory contest piece sheet music is not allowed.
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