PROPOSITIONS

VIOLIN

CATEGORY I : Candidates born in 2000 or younger
Two compositions of different character with piano accompaniment

CATEGORY II : Candidates born in 1988 or younger
A) First movement of concerto of candidate’s choice with piano accompaniment
B) A composition of candidate’s choice with piano accompaniment

CATEGORY III : Candidates born in 1995 or younger
A) First or second and third movement of concerto of candidate’s choice
B) A composition with virtuoso character
C) A composition of candidate’s choice

CATEGORY IV : Candidates born in 1992 or younger
A) Capriccio or composition with virtuoso character
B) A sonata from pre-classical period with piano accompaniment
C) First movement from concerto with cadenza composed from classic period to the present

CATEGORY V: Candidates born in 1989 or younger
STAGE ONE
A) One Capriccio by N. Paganini or H. Wieniawski
B) J.S. Bach: two movements from Sonata for violin solo or Ciaccona
C) A sonata for violin and piano composed during period from L. van Beethoven to the present

STAGE TWO
A) W.A.Mozart: First movement from the Concerto with cadenza
B) First or second and third movement of Concerto composed during period from L. van Beethoven to the present
C) A composition by candidate’s choice

NOTES:
Candidate can be applaied in the higher category.
In all categories programme is performed by heart except Sonata for violin with piano accompaniment in category V (Stage I, C).
Jury have the right to reduce the performance of the candidate.

VIOLA

CATEGORY I : Candidates born in 1992 or younger

A) A prelude and one movement by candidate’s choice from following compositions:
-J. S. Bach: Suite for Solo Cello No. 2 in D minor BWV1008
-J. S. Bach: Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C major BWV1009
-J. S. Bach: Suite for Solo Cello No. 4 in E-flat major BWV1010
B) A composition with virtuoso character of candidate’s choice
C) The first or second and third movement of concert (except concert’s by G.Ph. Telemann, J.C.Bach, G.F. Hendl)

CATEGORY II : Candidates born in 1989 or younger

FIRST STAGE
A) One of the following etudes by F.A. Hoffmeister:
Etude Nr.1, Nr.4, Nr.5, Nr.6, Nr.7, Nr.10
B) The first and the second movement from one of the following compositions:
-M. Reger: Suite for Solo Viola No. 1 in G minor op.131d-1
-M. Reger: Suite for Solo Viola No. 2 in D major op. 131d-2
-M. Reger: Suite for Solo Viola No. 3 in E minor op. 131d-3
C) One of the following compositions:
-F. Schubert: Arpeggione
-J. Brahms: Sonata f minor, es major
-P. Hindemith: Sonata op.11, N4
-R. Schuman: Marchenbilder

SECOND STAGE
A) The first movement from concerto with cadenza by one of the following composers: K.Stamitz, F.Hoffmeister
B) The first or second and the third movement from one of the following concertos:
-B. Bartók: op. posth., Concerto
-W. Walton: Concerto
-P. Hindemith: Schwanendreher
-B. Martinù: Concertrhapsody
C) A composition for viola by candidate’s choice

NOTES:
Candidate can be applaied in the higher category.
In all categories programme is performed by heart except compositions under the C in Category II (First stage).
Jury have the right to reduce the performance of the candidate.

VIOLONCELLO

CATEGORY I : born in 1999 or younger
Duration from 4 to 7 minutes
Programme: two compositions of different character with piano accompaniment

CATEGORY II : born in 1997 or younger
Duration from 5 to 10 minutes
A) Etude
B) Two pieces or one concerto (concertino) movement or Variations ??

CATEGORY III : born in 1994 or younger
Duration from 10 to 20 minutes
A) Etude
B) First or second and third movement of concert or sonata from pre-classical period (two movements of different character)
C) Piece by candidate’s choice

CATEGORY IV : born in 1991 or younger
Duration from 20 to 30 minutes
A) Etude
B) First or second and third movement of concert or sonata from pre-classical period (two movements of different character)
C) Piece by candidate’s choice
D) J.S. Bach: One movement from Suite for violoncello solo by candidate’s choice

CATEGORY V : born in 1988 or younger

FIRST STAGE
A) Capriccio or etude (A. Piattii, D. Popper ili M. Bukinik)
B) First or second and third concerto movement
C) Piece by candidate’s choice

SECOND STAGE
D) J.S. Bach: Prelude from IV, V or VI Suite for violoncello solo
E) A sonata for violoncello and piano composed during period from L.v. Beethoven to the present

NOTES:
Candidate can be applaied in the higher category.
In all categories programme is performed by heart except composition under the E in Category V (Second stage).
Jury have the right to reduce the performance of the candidate.

DOUBLE BASS

CATEGORY I : born in 1994 or younger
Two compositions of different character with piano accompaniment

CATEGORY II : born in 1992 or younger
Two compositions of different character with piano accompaniment

CATEGORY III : born in 1990 or younger
A) A piece of candidate’s choice
B) Two movements of sonata from pre-classical period

CATEGORY IV : born in 1988 or younger
A) Sonata from pre-classical period
B) First movement of a classical concert
C) A piece of candidate’s choice

CATEGORY V : born in 1986 or younger

STAGE ONE
A) Sonata from pre-classical period
B) K.Dittersdorf: Concert E major (with cadenza by H.K. Gruber), first movement
C) A sonata written in the period from L.v. Beethoven to the present

STAGE TWO
A) A piece with virtuoso character of candidate’s choice
B) One of the following concerts: S.A.Kusevicki, J.B.Vanhal, G.Bottesini, N.Rota, F.Fonten.

NOTES:

In all categories programme is performed by heart except composition in Category V, Stage I, C.
For II, III and IV category solistic tuning is obliged.
Candidate can be enter for the higher category.
Jury have the right to reduce the performance of the candidate.

HARP

CATEGORY I : candidates up to 14 years
Programme:
Duration from 10 to15 minutes
Compositions of the candidate’s choice, at least two different styles

CATEGORY II : candidates up to 18 years
Programme:
Duration from 20 to 25 minutes
Compositions of the candidate’s choice, at least two different styles

CATEGORY III : candidates up to 23 years
The competition develops in two stages.

FIRST STAGE
Programme:
Duration from 20 to25 minutes
Compositions of the candidate’s choice, at least two different styles
SECOND STAGE
Programme:
Duration from 25 to 30 minutes
Compositions of the candidate’s choice, at least two different styles

LEVER HARP: candidates up to 15 years
Programme: Duration from 8 to 12 minutes
Compositions of the candidate’s choice, maximum four compositions

NOTES:
Programme should be performed without repetitions.
All compositions should be works originally written for solo harp.
The whole programme is to be performed by heart.
Jury have the right to reduce the performance of the candidate.

ACCORDION

CATEGORY I
Candidates born in 1994 or younger.
Programme:
Duration up to 20 minutes.
1.Polyphonic composition written before 1800.
2.Cyclic work.
3.One or more compositions of free choice.

CATEGORY II
Candidates born in 1990 or younger.
Programme:
Duration up to 30 minutes.
1.Polyphonic composition written before 1800.
2.Composition written before 1800.
3.Cyclic work..
4.Composition of free choice.

CATEGORY III
Candidates born in 1986 or younger.
Stage one:
Duration up to 25 minutes.
1.D. Scarlatti – Sonata.
2.An original, whole cyclic work.
Stage two:
Duration up to 30 minutes.
1.Polyphonic composition written before 1800.
2.J. Haydn or W.A. Mozart – first movement from a sonata for piano.
3. An original composition of free choice.

NOTES:
1.For categories I and II the cyclic form can be replaced with:
a) Variation forms;
b) A selection of movements of a larger cyclic work (at least three contrast movements);
c) Several pieces of different character by the same author.
2.For III category the cyclic form can be replaced with:
a) Variation forms;
b) A selection of movements of a larger cyclic work.
3.One of the compositions should be originaly written for accordion (cyclic or composition by free choice).
4.The candidates are obliged to submit two photocopies of their programme before their performance.

THE RULES OF THE COMPETITION

1. The competiton is open for young musicians from all over the world.

2. Competition is organized in Belgrade, from May 4 to May 10, 2009. for following disciplines: violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, accordion and harp.

3.Candidates who are in family relationship with some of the jury member or in current professional contact of any kind (during the period of two years before the competition) can not take a part on the competition.

4. Dead-line for the submission of the applications is March 1, 2009 (the date on the postal stamp).

5. Candidates are obliged to submit the following documents:
a. the application form filled in with printed letters, with the names of the compositions and the names of composers written in original form (marking how long each of the respective piece lasts);
b. The photocopy of the birth certificate or the photocopy of the page from the passport with the main personal details.
c. Short artistic biography with names of pedagogues (from year 2007 to 2009).
d. The photocopy of the receipt of the payment of participation.

6. The application form, together with the listed documents, should be sent to the following address:
Association of Music and Ballet Pedagogues of Serbia
7 Dzona Kenedija
11080 Zemun, Serbia
The application form also could be sent by fax number:
(+381 11) 319-3582 or by e-mail: umbps@hotmail.com

7.The applicants from Serbia pay the participation to the followinf account: Association of Music and Ballet Pedagogues of Serbia, Belgrade, 355-1006914-63 with the indication: participation at the competition “Petar Konjovic”.

8.Participation for Competition is
for Violin discipline:
Category I, II – 50 euros
Category III, IV – 60 euros
Category V – 70 euros
for Viola discipline:
Category I – 60 euros
Category II – 70 euros
for Violoncello discipline:
Category I, II – 50 euros
Category III, IV – 60 euros
Category V – 70 euros
for Contrabass discipline:
Category I, II, III – 50 euros
Category IV – 60 euros
Category V – 70 euros
For Harp discipline:
Category I – 50 euros
Category II – 60 euros
Category III – 70 euros
Lever harp – 50 euros
For Accordion discipline:
Category I, II – 60 euros
Category III – 70 euros

9. If taking part in the competition is cancelled, money for the participation is not returned.

10. The competitors pay their travel and residence expenses by themselves.

11.The competitors pay professional accompanists by themselves.

12.The professional accompanist are available for the applicants. The cost of the rehersal is 30 euros per hour and 40 euros for the stage apperiance (all in dinar equivalent value).
Applicants who choose this option should send the photocopy of the piano notes of some of the compositions from their competition programme together with their application form.

13.Complete sheadule of the Competition will be represented on the Competition’s web-site, 15 days before formal opening.

14.The order of the performances for all the competitors will be made in alphabetical order according to the initial letter of the surname of the applicant and this principle will be valid during the whole competition. The Organisation Board has chosen letter “S” for the Competition in 2009.

15.If less than 5 candidates apply for any category at the competition, the competition for that category will not be held. The organiser will inform the applicants about it and will return the paid participation no later than March 31, 2009.

16.The competition jury will be consisted of odd numer of members (at least 3, maximum 5). In process of giving marks, the additional member, deputy, will replace the members of the jury whose interests clash with some of the competitors (family relationship or current professional contact of any kind during the period of two years before the competition).

17.Three prizes (I,II and III) and not more than three diplomas could be awarded for each category. The prizes are not divided. The jury has the right not to award some prizes or diplomas.

18.Prizes will be a certain amaunt of money. Competition prize fond will be anaunced on the web site of the competition 20 days before Competition.

19.The winners of the competition will have the performances organised at the concdrt in our country and abroad.

20.The competition is public.

21.By taking part in the competition, the competitors automatically renounce their right for the material compensation regarding possible radio and TV recordings, production of audio and video materials and their distribution.

22.The decisions of the jury are unalterable.

23.In case of dispute, the only valid text of the rules is in Serbian language.

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