CCMTA Young Artist Solo and Ensemble Competition

April 19, 2008
Cypress Creek Christian Community Center

1.   Student entrants may compete in piano, voice, organ, instrumental and chamber music categories and must be TMTA Student Affiliates and local members of CCMTA-SA. Age limit for organ only is age 22; all others must be in grade 12 or below.

2.   A student may only compete on his school grade level. An exception is chamber ensemble, in which case a majority of students must be within the grade level limits.

3.   A student may compete in two or more different solo and/or ensemble categories (vocal, piano duet and piano, for example.)

4.   Students entering in vocal or instrumental solo categories must provide their own live accompanists and perform with accompaniment for pieces composed with accompaniment.

5.   Piano and vocal solos must be performed from memory. Instrumental solo and all ensemble categories are "memory encouraged, but not required."

6.   Each entrant must provide an original score for the judge. Accompanists whose scores include any photocopies must sign a waiver of liability. Students furnishing copies for out-of-print works must present waivers signed by an individual 18 years old or older. Computer generated originals are acceptable. The student must furnish a copy of the home page for the site on which the piece was obtained or purchased. Cadenzas must be notated.

7.   Teachers may enter their students in any category, whether they teach that instrument/voice or not.

8.   Students must compete in their current school grades, with the exception of students in Pre-K or K, who may compete in the first grade level.

9.   Fee is $25 for solos and $50 for ensembles and is non-refundable.

10.  Estimate due by January meeting, January 15, 2008. Entry forms must be in the hands of the Chairman on or before the deadline date, February 19, 2008, February meeting date. Fees must be postmarked on or before the deadline date. Forms may be received via e-mail from the competition chairman.

11.  Hard copy forms may be mailed by individuals not using the computer. Allow for time in the mail, or hand-carry entries to meet the deadline. Advise Chairman by telephone if an entry is being mailed.

12.  Students who are not members of TMTA and CCMTA Student Affiliate may compete. The entry fee for a non-member student will be $150 and $225 for Ensembles. All other rules and requirements apply to non-member students.

1.   Timekeeper/Indoor Monitor will keep time in the competition. Any performance exceeding the time limit will be stopped, but not disqualified.

2.   The student will choose the first piece.

3.   Evaluation will be a 100 point scoring system.

4.   1st place winners must have a score 90 or above, 2nd place winner’s score must be 80 or above and 3rd and 4th place winners' scores must be 70 or above.

5.   There will be a Winners’ Recital featuring the 1st place winner and 2nd place winner from each grade level. No ties will be awarded. Each grade level is a different contest.

6.   Parents and teachers are not to question competition rankings or critiques with the judges before, during or after the competition. The decision of the judges is final. If a parent, student or teacher violates this requirement, the student involved in the discussion will be disqualified.

7.   The Chairman, teachers, parents and students will demonstrate good sportsmanship, friendly fellowship and courtesy to all individuals during the competition and the Winners’ Recital and will abide by the CCMTA Code of Ethics.

8.   Repertoire must be listed clearly on entry form. Repertoire listings that are not clear will be returned for modification. Changes in repertoire once the repertoire has been submitted must be via e-mail and received by the contest chairman no later than midnight on the day one week before the competition.

9.   Schedule requests must be in writing, submitted with the application forms and may be honored at the Chairman’s discretion, based on the majority of schedule requests in the grade. Students may not perform at times other than the time block assigned for their grades.

10.   An announcement of winners will be made following the conclusion of each grade level. Students will be presented with their critique sheets, unless teachers have made other prior arrangements. In the case of students who do not stay for the Results Announcement, their teachers are responsible for obtaining the results and contacting students as needed before the Winners' Recital. The scores of the 1st – 4th Place winners will be posted to provide a benchmark for students aspiring to a winning performance in the next competition.

11.   Changes to the rules of this event must be approved by the CCMTA Board of Directors prior to publishing of the rules online or in the CCMTA yearbook.

1. Grade 1-6 Solo
Perform 2 contrasting pieces including at least 1 piece from Standard Repertoire: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic or Contemporary. The other piece may be a teaching piece. All piano and vocal solos must be performed from memory. For instrumental solos, memory is encouraged.

2. Grade 7-12 Solo
Perform 2 contrasting pieces from Standard Repertoire (see above). All piano and vocal solos must be performed from memory. For instrumental solos, memory is encouraged.

3. Grade 1-5 Ensemble
Ensemble refers either to piano duet or a chamber ensemble with 3-6 parts. Students will play two pieces. Memory is not required. Works requiring two pianos are not allowed.

4. Grade 6-8 Ensemble
Ensemble refers either to piano duet or a chamber ensemble with 3-6 parts. Students will play two pieces. One must be from the Standard Repertoire for that ensemble. Memory is not required. Works requiring two pianos are not allowed.

5. Grade 9-12 Ensemble
Ensemble refers either to piano duet or a chamber ensemble with 3-6 parts. Students will play two pieces from the Standard Repertoire for that ensemble. Memory is not required. Works requiring two pianos are not allowed.

6. Time Limits for Solos

Grade 1       2 min
Grade 2       2.5 min
Grade 3       3 min
Grade 4       4 min
Grade 5       5 min
Grade 6       6 min
Grade 7       7 min
Grade 8       8 min
Grade 9       9 min
Grade 10     9 min
Grade 11    10 min
Grade 12    10 min

Time Limits for Ensembles

Grade 1-5 6 min
Grade 6-8 8 min
Grade 9-12 10 min

1.   Students receiving 1st and 2nd place awards in each level will be presented in recital on the same date and at the same location as the competition and will receive trophies.

2.   Students who are unable to perform in the recital will retain their placement. A teacher, parent, or other responsible adult will pick up that student’s trophy. The Chairman will not be responsible for trophies of students who do not arrange for them to be picked up.

3.   Should the 1st and/or 2nd place winners be unable to perform, the chairman may call on the 3rd and/or 4th place winners to perform, providing their scores are 80 or above.

4.   Students receiving 3rd and 4th places will receive trophies. Trophies will be presented at the conclusion of the Winners' Recital. A teacher, parent, or other responsible adult will pick up trophies. The Chairman will not be responsible for trophies of students who do not arrange for them to be picked up.

5.   Students in all categories will receive certificates. Certificates will be awarded to students as they leave the competition room.

6.   All students will receive their critique sheets. The critique sheets will be presented at the winners' announcement. If teacher prefers that his students not receive their critique sheets after the announcement of the winners, he must make arrangements with the chairman to pick up his students' critique sheets.

Linda Herring, Chairman
Gena Hughey and Sharon Peng, Co-Chairmen
Judy Boyter, Vocal
Andrea Cannon, Guitar & Instrumental
Jay Whatley, Organ
Janice Van Derbur, John Hendrickson, Piano;
Dorothy Kirkpatrick, Pres. Ex Officio