The TYM International Music Competition 2024 has been founded to make foreign music competitions more accessible by eliminating costs of travel costs, living expenses and visa problems, thanks to the Online only.
The competition is not intended to replace the execution of Live music, but aims to raise awareness of music classical and musical performance through this platform international accessible.
Puccini 100 Special Prize 2024 is open to all musicians from all over the world with a special focus on classical music. Yes Dedicated to the promotion of musical culture under the banner of peace in world and understanding between nations. The competition will be held for sections: piano, keyboards, strings, woodwinds, percussion, voice, piano duo and chamber music. Each discipline is divided into different categories according to the age.
There is no age limit for participants.
The competition maintains a high level of artistic excellence Using a jury made up of internationally renowned musicians.
Puccini 100 Special Prize 2024 has a strong educational value. The website, social media and YouTube channel of the contestant make the performances easily accessible and completely free of charge. Performance videos will replace traditional concerts live.
Objective of the The competition is to help participants in their musical growth and . Seeking not only to enhance talents, but also to Prepare them for the changing world of work.
The Artistic Direction reserves the right to make any changes to these rules.
PROGRAM
31 December 2024 - FREE REGISTRATION
1-5 January 2025 - Review and evaluation of video recordings sent
6-8 January 2025 Report of a pass the elimination phase to the finalists
9-14 January 2025 Application for final stage and payment of administrative fees
15-25 January 2025 Announcement of winners Proclamation of the absolute winner
26 January 2025 Further - Sending certificates
GUIDELINES FOR THE 2024 COMPETITION
Puccini 100 Special Prize consists of 2 phases: the preliminary and final.
Participants must submit video material for the preliminary application FREE. For the final stage, candidates will be able to choose whether to use of the video submitted in the preliminary phase, or record a new one. Multiple winners will be selected for each age group.
1.1 Preliminary test
Participants must complete the application form for the Preliminary on the registration page accessible by the ''Subscribe now'' button at the bottom of this page, attaching a Link to access the video recording of their Music performance. This contest accepts links to the main site Global video web such as YouTube or others.
Ensure that you fully comply with the "Guidelines on Video material" (see section 3). They are not taken in Consider those questions whose videos do not fully comply with the rules
The European Commission has published a report on the European Union’s work in this field.
1.2 Final stage
Only those who have passed the preliminary stage will have access to the final phase. The selected finalists will receive an invitation by email with instructions on how to apply for the final stage. PLEASE CHECK EVEN THE SPAM BOX as sometimes the mail sent by our system will be considered spam by the email service provider. Final stage candidates should use the link In the email to complete the application and send it within the deadline expected.
The payment for the final stage can be made by make a bank transfer, the details of which will be sent to you via e-mail. Entry fee for the final stage of the Soloists section: 80 Registration fee for the final stage of the section: 150 euro The registration fee for the final stage is non-refundable.
*Parents or guardians Minors must sign a separate notice and tick the box with the following Wording "Allow the competition organiser to use information for children and the publication of multimedia material (photos and video) on websites and social media" to authorize the Special Prize 2024 to the publication of prizes, personal images, video materials and Biographies on the main social media platforms around the world.
CATEGORIES AND TIMING
The competition is open to international musicians from All ages. Applicants will be grouped into twelve categories based on Age. Each category will have a different time limit.
KIDS PRODIGY - Born in 2016 and younger - 10 minutes maximum
KIDS ARTIST I - Born in 2015/2014 - 10 minutes maximum
KIDS ARTIST II- Born in 2013/2012- 10 minutes maximum
JUNIOR I - Born in 2011/2010 - 15 minutes maximum
JUNIOR II - Born in 2009/2008 - 15 minutes maximum
YOUTH I - Born in 2007/2006 - 20 minutes maximum
YOUTH II - Born in 2005/2004 - 20 minutes maximum
VIRTUOSO I - Born in 2003/2002 - 20 minutes maximum
VIRTUOSO II - Born in 2001/2000 - 20 minutes maximum
MASTER I - Born in 1999/1998 - 25 minutes maximum
MASTER II - Born in 1997/1996 - 25 minutes maximum
PROFESSIONAL - Born from 1995 onwards - 25 minutes maximum
Candidates can compete in a higher category to their own, but not inferior.
SECTIONS:
KEYBOARDS: Piano Solo, Harpsichord, Organ, Accordion
CHAMBER MUSIC: Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Quartet of strings, Saxophone quartet, Wind quintet, Reeds quintet, etc
VIDEO DIRECTORY AND GUIDELINES
The choice of repertoire is at the discretion of the participants. The following rules/limitations apply. The participant may submit any piece, piece or Set of parts, provided the duration of execution is within the time frame Expected for its own category. It is also possible to play only parts of a song ( e.g. mov.). For those who benefit from the accompaniment, they are not Pre-recorded bases allowed. The video must contain recordings made by 18 months prior to the due date of the 31 December 2024 . Each song must be played in a single take without changes. If you choose to run multiple pieces, the latter must be sent in a single video file.
Puccini 100 reserves the right to right to immediately disqualify any participant whose Recording shows suspicious evidence of editing.
You can use multiple cameras for recording video but no sound effects must be added to the video.
Each participant is not required to submit any scores at the time of application, however if requested by the commission, these is required to submit an original score or a copy of the score . The Judgment of the commission is final Participants are encouraged to submit their video of the event, and Quality possible to provide a correct representation of its performance.
MARKING SYSTEM
FIRST PRIZE - awarded to the contestant who will totalled at least 94/100 points
SECOND PRIZE - will be awarded to the contestant who at least 86/100 points
THIRD PRIZE - awarded to the contestant who will totalled at least 80/1
THIRD PRIZE - awarded to the contestant who will at least 80/100 points
FOURTH PRIZE - awarded to the contestant who will totalled at least 72/100 points
Recognition Special Mention - is awarded to the Competitor who gets at least 65/100 points
Recognition Mention d'Honneur - awarded to the Competitor who gets at least 55/100 points
1 First prize of 1000 euro to the best candidate Numerous prizes will be awarded: - concerts in Italy - concerts in Bulgaria - concerts in Belgium - best sound - Female performer - enfant prodigy - female composer - Italian sound - European chamber music - Asian chamber music etc etc etc