2024 NVMTA Piano Ensemble Competition
DUETS, TWO-PIANO ENSEMBLES, QUARTETS
Piano Ensemble Competition and FestivalEnsemble Competition and FestivalApril 27, 2024 - April 28, 2024|$29Application Requirements1. Please register at new.mtfest.com.
2. Pay fee online through new.mtfest.com. Click on Billing, then click on the $ next to the event. Pay with Visa or Mastercard. After payment is made, you may print a copy of the invoice for your records. You do not need to mail anything to the Chair. No late applications will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable.
Levels and Time LimitsLevels are determined by the average age of the ensemble team. Average age will be rounded to the higher whole number. Ensembles with an average age below 7 or over 18 must play in the festival division.
Level 1Age 7-84 minutes
Level 2Age 9-105 minutes
Level 3Age 11-126 minutes
Level 4Age 13-158 minutes
Level 5Age 16-1810 minutesRepertoire RequirementsAny piano composition written or arranged for not more than two pianos is acceptable. Ensembles may include one piano, four hands; two pianos, four hands; one piano, six hands; or two pianos, eight hands. A movement of a sonatina, suite, etc., counts as one composition. Portions of a piece are not acceptable. For instance, all the variations of a theme and variation should be included. Partners may switch Primo/Secondo positions between compositions. A theme and variations is considered one composition and therefore partners may not switch positions between variations. Any question regarding repertoire will be decided by the Piano Ensemble chairmen. Memorization is not required.
No more than two pieces of literature may be performed that fit the time limit for the appropriate level. Students may choose longer works, but playing times may not be exceeded. Piano Ensemble Competition registrants are required to play two selections. Festival participants may play one or two selections.
Entrants will abide by all copyright laws and has permission to use all music given to judges and accompanists during all events as outlined here.
EligibilityEnsembles may enter the Competition division or the Festival division, but not both. Ensembles that play the same composition for more than one year must play a different movement at each year of entry. Previous first place winner ensembles must enter either the next higher competitive level or the Festival division. Individual students may participate in any number of ensemble pairs.
AwardsAll performers receive a certificate of participation and comment sheets. In competitive divisions, first, second, third, and honorable mention ribbons may be awarded. Awards will be announced immediately after the completion of each division.
Teacher GuidelinesNo requests for special scheduling will be accepted after a date TBD of the event year.
Ensembles must either turn their own pages or provide their own page turners.Students must bring 2 rating sheets downloaded from new.mtfest.com which are available after the schedule is published. Students must provide one published score with all measures numbered, and which must not bear the student’s or teacher’s name.
All participating teachers will be required to judge or provide services based on the number of entrants.
Teachers must agree to abide by the Rules for Competitive Events as well as the Teacher Responsibilities.
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