2020 Quebec Music Competition (Live and Online Competition)
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The goal of this competition is to challenge music students of all ages and levels to perform in a formal, competitive yet encouraging environment. Participants will receive constructive comments from judges and acknowledgment for their hard work. Winners will be invited to perform at the Winners' Gala Concert and prize presentation ceremony.
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Prizes and Awards
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Winners of each major category will receive a special recognition perpetual trophy, an award certificate and a medal.
Medals of the following categories will be awarded 95% or above Platinum Medal 90% or above Gold Medal 85% and above Silver Medal 80% and above Bronze Medal 75% and above Honorable Mention * Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition by request. |
Competition Rules & Format
(1) QUEBEC Live Music Competition
Competition categories - solo, duo, trio, quartet, ensembles, and concerto competition categories for a variety of instruments including piano, strings (violin, cello, guitar), wind instruments and voice. Application Deadline: A late fee of $55 Canadian will be applied for late registration after 5th April 2020 No application will be accepted after 19th April 2020 COMPETITION DATE: 26 April 2020 Exact competition time for each competitor will be released on 22th April 2020 on our website The competition time frame will be between 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. COMPETITION VENUE: Linda Wong Concert Hall 4989 Boul des Sources, Pierrefonds, Quebec, H8Y3E3, Canada ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS: 30th April, 2020 Competition Results will be posted on our website GALA CONCERT & PRIZE PRESENTATION CEREMONY DATE: 10 MAY 2020 Sunday at 2:00 p.m. VENUE: Linda Wong Concert Hall Entrance tickets for Gala Concert = $10 Canadian (taxes included). Admission for winners is free Performance of the Gala Concert will be professionally video-recorded. Winners who wish to have a copy of the record can indicate such on the application form and pay a recording fee of $50 Canadian (Taxes included) PRIZES and AWARDS Winners will receive medals and certificates Top prize winners of each major category will receive perpetual trophies Selected winners will be invited to perform at the prize winners' gala recital at the Linda Wong Memorial Concert Hall To be eligible for the perpetual trophies, winners are required to perform at the Gala Concert. RULES & REGULATIONS: Categories: Instrumental (Piano, Violin, Guitar, Flute, and any orchestral instrument) & Voice Performances will be judged based on age and experience (duration of study of their instrument). Incomplete applications or those not including the required documents will not be taken into consideration. If a member of the jury has taught a competitor within the last two years, he will abstain from assessing that competitor. Candidates cannot claim legal rights to recordings, photos or broadcasts that may be made in connection with the competition. All legal rights are reserved by the Quebec Music Competition and no fee is payable to any competitor for performances, photos, recordings or television broadcasts them. Repertoire requirement: One piece of music that is reflective of the applicant's current level of performance. Duration of Repertoire: Ages 5 -7: Max 3 minutes Ages 8 - 10: Max 5 minutes Ages 10 -12: Max 6 minutes Ages 13 - 15: Max 8 minutes Ages above 15: Max 9 minutes Evaluation: Participants will be grouped into categories based on age, experience and repertoire style. Judges may stop a performance once an evaluation has been made. This, however, is not an indication of a participant's quality of performance. Performances exceeding the time limit permitted will be stopped. Music Scores: (Electronic Submission) Participants are required to submit electronic photocopies of their scores within 7 days of their application. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification. Music scores can be submitted directly by email via electronic scans. All electronic versions of scores can be emailed to quebecmusiccompetition@gmail.com Quebec Music Competition will not be responsible for providing music scores or offering photocopying services for music scores for the competition. ** On the day of the competition, participants are required to bring along a copy of the score for the judges (photocopies only, original of score is not required). These scores will be collected at the front desk 30 minutes before the competition. Failure to provide hard copies of the music scores will lead to disqualification. Memorization: Memorization is not mandatory. However, participants may choose to perform by memory. Accompanists: Instrumentalists are required to bring along their own collaborative pianists. Our competition does not provide accompanists. Performance Attire: Proper concert attire is required for both the competition and the gala concert. One application per instrument only. Candidates are required to make a second application should they wish to compete in another instrument. All application fees submitted are non-refundable. Application Fees: $95 Canadian dollars (taxes included) per application for solo, $190 for Duo, $285 for Trio, $95 per participant for ensembles. Full payment must be made upon registration. All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Solo performance / duo / ensembles are counted as separate categories, hence need to be registered separately as independent registrations. Solo, duo and ensembles cannot be registered together in one registration form. Accompaniment: Competitors who require an accompanist are expected to hire their own accompanists. The Quebec Music Competition will not be responsible for providing any accompaniment services. Judging: The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed. Multiple awards may be given in each age category. Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition by request. |
(2) QUEBEC International Video Competition
We welcome participants from all over the world to participate in our Quebec International Video Competition Competition categories - solo, duo, trio, quartet, ensembles, and concerto competition categories for a variety of instruments including piano, strings (violin, cello, guitar), wind instruments and voice. Applicants of each category will be placed in the appropriate age group(s) based on experience. Application Deadline: Submission Period: Between 3erd September 2019 to 15 May 2020 Video Submission Deadline: 16 May 2020 Late fee: $55 Canadian (for submissions after 16 May 2020) No late applications will be accepted after 22 May 2020 Judging Period: 25 May to 30 May 2020 ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS: 31 May 2020 Competition Results will be posted on our website Selected winners will be notified for concert portrait and biography submission PRIZES and AWARDS Winners will receive medals and certificates by post Top Prize winners will be featured on our competition website with a concert portrait, biography, and their prize winning video. RULES & REGULATIONS Categories: Instrumental (Piano, Violin, Guitar, Flute and any orchestral instrument) & Voice Participants can submit a link of a video recording of their performance. One piece of music per application. Incomplete applications or those not including the required documents will not be taken into consideration. If a member of the jury has taught a competitor within the last two years, he will abstain from assessing that competitor. Candidates cannot claim legal rights to recordings, photos or broadcasts that may be made in connection with the competition. All legal rights are reserved by the Quebec Music Competition and no fee is payable to any competitor for performances, photos, recordings or television broadcasts them. VIDEO REQUIREMENTS An unedited video of the performance forwarded to us as a Youtube link. Edited videos will not be accepted. The video must clearly show the face and hands of the performer. Professional quality recording is not mandatory. However, the sound must be clearly audible. Categories: Participants will be judged based on age and experience (duration of study of their instrument). Repertoire requirement: One piece of music that is reflective of the applicant's current level of performance. Music Scores: Participants are required to submit electronic copies of their scores within 7 days of their application. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification. Please do not mail in original scores, as all music scores submitted will not be returned. Memorization: Memorization is not mandatory. However, participants may choose to perform by memory. One application per instrument. Candidates are required to make a second application should they wish to play more than one piece (same instrument) or to compete in another instrument. Candidates who fail to submit their videos before the video submission deadline will be disqualified. All application fees submitted are non-refundable. Application Fees: $95 Canadian dollars per application (per solo instrument). $190 for Duo $285 for Trio $380 for Quartets For ensembles over 4 participants = $95 per participant Full payment must be made upon registration. Judging: The decision of the jury is final and cannot be appealed. Multiple awards may be given in each age category. Teachers of winners may receive certificates of recognition by request. 
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IMPORTANT
Important : Quebec Music Competition reserves the rights to modify dates, regulations and all other information regarding the competition without prior notification.