Software Requirements
In the nominations "Composition", "Composer-performer", "Composer-arranger", one or more works of his own composition, or an arrangement of any genre, possibly an audio recording, or video recording, or an active link to an Internet resource (no more minutes). Together with the recording, notes of the compositions are sent, preferably in pdf format.
In the nominations "Orchestra Conductor" and "Choir Conductor" 5-8 age groups participate. The program of the performance is free, no more than 10 minutes. It is possible to record a performance with a choir, orchestra, or an accompanist (accompanists, in the case of performance of the score in 4 hands, on 2 pianos).
Concertmasters have the right to participate in the competition in the "Art of an accompanist" nomination.
I. The art of Accompanist
Participants in the "Art of the Accompanist" nomination can be of academic, folk and pop-jazz trends.
To participate in the competition, a video file or an active link to an Internet resource is sent by e-mail along with the application. Until November 30, 2020.
II. Musical and pedagogical skills
The nomination "Musical and Pedagogical Skill" involves the participation of 6- 8 age groups. Participants provide an open lesson with their student or group of students. For teachers of a special instrument or vocals - an individual lesson; for teachers in ensemble, orchestral or choir class - a group lesson.
For teachers of music-theoretical disciplines: conducting a lesson in any music- theoretical or music-historical discipline with a group of pupils or students on any chosen topic. Lesson genre - at the participant's choice. The duration of the lesson is 30 minutes. To participate in the competition, a video file of a lesson, or an active link to an Internet resource, is sent by e-mail along with the application.
Participation in several directions and nominations is possible.
Recommendation for video material of the participant of the competition
Participants need to send one video.
The general timing is no more than 10 minutes (except for the nomination "Musical and pedagogical skill" - a lesson is not more than 30 minutes, in the nomination "Lecturer-musicologist" - no more than 15 minutes).
Videos should not contain editing and special effects.
Home video captured by phone, live or in class is accepted. Without extraneous noise and with a clear volume.
The performer is filmed in full growth, or to the waist. It is preferable to shoot horizontal video.
A video file or an active link to an Internet resource is sent to participate in the competition.
The organizing committee has the right to use the video materials provided by the participants for the competitive viewing for advertising purposes to popularize the competition. No fees are paid for the use of materials.
By their application, participants agree to the terms of the competition, coverage of the event in the media, as well as the processing of their personal data.
Rating system
Participants' performances are evaluated on a 20-point system.
Then the arithmetic mean is determined.
Grand Prix –20 points
Laureate of I degree –19-19.9 points
Laureate II degree –18-18.9 points
Laureate III degree - 17-17.9 points
Laureate of IV degree –16-16.9 points
The participant's diploma is below 16 points.
Awarding the participants of the competition
Grand Prix - it is possible to award it in each direction, profile, nomination and age group.
The winners of the competition in each direction, profile, nomination and age group are awarded with laureate diplomas of the VI International Music Competition in Cyprus (I, II, III, IV degrees).
The laureates of the competition (I, II, III, IV degrees) receive an invitation to Cyprus in Limassol to participate in the Gala Concert of the laureates and, if desired, in the VII International Competition of Musicians in Cyprus, in the summer of 2021.
Laureates of the performing competition, teachers, musicologists, composers are invited to participate in the International Arts Forums, festivals, concerts of the A. Karamanov Center for Support and Development of Contemporary Art in Moscow, Naples, Vienna and other cities.
The laureates of the musicological competition get the opportunity to publish free of charge in the collection of scientific papers of the International Arts Forums held by the Center for Support and Development of Contemporary Art named after
A. Karamanov in Russia and abroad.
Teachers, artistic, scientific leaders of the participants of the competition are awarded Letters of Gratitude, provided that the participant indicates in the application the surname, name, patronymic, title (if any) and place of work.
Teachers, artistic, scientific leaders of the participants of the laureates of the competition are awarded with an Honorary Diploma, provided that the participant indicates in the application the surname, first name, patronymic, title (if any) and place of work.