| Eligibility
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- Competitors must be 21 years old as of the first day of the competition.
- Competitors must be “amateurs” in the sense that their primary occupation is not teaching or playing classical piano. Having some students is fine, as is an occasional paid performance.
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| Audition Tapes/CDs
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- Each competitor is required to submit an audition CD or cassette. Ten to fifteen minutes is fine.
- Selections on the recording do not need to be what you will be playing in the competition.
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| Repertoire
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- Free choice of any classical repertoire. A variety of styles is recommended but not mandatory. If a piece is outside the standard repertoire, a score must be presented to the judging panel.
- Selections may be repeated in subsequent rounds.
- Single movements of sonatas or suites may be performed as separate selections.
- Memorization is not required. Page turners will be provided if needed.
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| Timing Requirements
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- We hold strictly to both the minimum and maximum timing requirements for each round.
| Preliminary round: 10-12 minutes |
| Semifinal Round: 16-20 minutes |
| Final Round: 25-30 minutes |
- Your time for each piece in your round starts at your first note and ends at your last note. Audience applause and your pre- and between-piece preparation times do not count.
- If you exceed the time allotted our timer will ask you to stop.
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| Prizes
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- First Place: The first place winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize and will be invited to present a concerto performance with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs under the baton of Maestro Thomas Wilson sometime in the following year. Travel, room and board expenses will be paid by API up to a maximum of $1,500.
- Second Place: The second place winner will receive a cash prize of $500 and will be invited back to Colorado Springs for a solo recital sometime within the next year. Travel, room and board expenses will be paid by API up to a maximum of $1,000.
- Certificates will be awarded for the best performance of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Modern time periods.
- Audience and press jury awards may be made as well.
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