COMPETITION OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION

COMPETITION OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION

July 15–17, 2016
Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
Purpose
the san diego international piano competition for outstanding amateurs is a piano competition for amateurs of
various levels of proficiency where the focus is about performing one’s best in front of a supportive and appreciative audience.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be at least 25 years of age by July 15, 2016.
2. Applicant must not previously have entered a professional piano competition in the past ten years.
3. Applicants must not make their living primarily through piano performance.

AmateurPianists reserves the right to approve or decline an application on a case-by-case basis.

Venue

Located at the beautiful Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, the competition takes place inside the
378-seat Crill Auditorium, the centerpiece of Cooper Music Center on campus. This state-of-the-art performance hall, noted
as one of the finest performance venues of San Diego, consists of a full stage, 9-foot concert grand piano, stage support area,
and orchestra pit. Point Loma Nazarene University is located at 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106.

Program

•• Day 1—Preliminary Round: up to 35 competitors, up to 10 minutes each
•• Day 2—Semi-final Round: 12 competitors, up to 15 minutes each, followed by an evening concert by a celebrated pianist
•• Day 3—Final Round: 6 competitors, up to 25 minutes each, preceded by a Competitors’ Recital (applicants who do not advance

past the preliminary round who wish to perform), and followed by a Celebration Reception

Schedule 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Location to be announced
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Preliminary Round Crill Performance Hall
Thursday, July 14 5:00 p.m Crill Performance Hall
Friday, July 15 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Announcement of Semi-finalists Crill Performance Hall
6:00 p.m Semi-final Round Crill Performance Hall
Saturday, July 16 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Crill Performance Hall
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Announcement of Finalists Crill Performance Hall
Sunday, July 17 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Piano Recital by a celebrated pianist Crill Performance Hall
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Competitors’ Recital Crill Performance Hall
7:30 p.m. Final Round Location to be announced

Announcement of Winners
Celebration Reception

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Repertoire

•• Competitors may choose their pieces, but must be by published composers and length must meet time guidelines
•• Memorization not mandatory
•• Pieces cannot be repeated in subsequent rounds
•• Page turners are allowed, but must be arranged by competitor

Jury

•• Panel of 3 distinguished international and local professors of music, or professional pianists, plus 1 alternate

Awards

Cash Awards:
•• 1st prize: $2,000
•• 2nd prize: $1,000
•• 3rd prize: $500

Additional Awards:
•• Press Jury Award
•• Audience Award, voted by attendees of the finals
•• Best Baroque Piece
•• Best Classical Piece
•• Best Romantic Piece
•• Best Modern/Contemporary Piece
•• Best Programming
•• “Spirit of the Competition” Award

Application

•• Application deadline is May 31, 2016.
•• Application is fully refundable until May 31, 2016.
•• Notification of acceptance will be within 2 weeks of receipt of online or mailed application.
•• $100 application fee, refundable if application is not accepted.

Fee includes two tickets to the Welcome Reception, and one ticket to the Saturday evening concert.
•• Applicants may be asked to provide sheet music for less well-known works.
•• Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
•• Piano practice rooms on site will be provided and practice times assigned.
•• Application may be completed and paid for online at AmateurPianists.com/application, or printed and mailed with a check.

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To complete our online application, visit
AmateurPianists.org/application

COMPETITION APPLICATION

July 15–17, 2016
Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California

SECTION 1: Contact Information

First Name: ____________________________________ Last Name:_________________________________________
Country of Residence: ________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State (or Provence): _____________________ Zip Code:__________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION 2: Background

Date of Birth (Applicants must be age 25 by July 15, 2016): ____________________________________________________
City of Birth: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Nationality (as you wish to be listed): ____________________________________________________________________
Current Profession (please indicate previous profession if retired or unemployed): ________________________________
Describe any previous music education: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe any previous competitions you participated in, and any prizes/awards received: __________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION 3: Competition Repertoire
List your program of up to 10 minutes in duration for your preliminary round:
•• more than one piece may be performed, but individual movements must be played in their entirety
•• include the exact title of the piece, composer’s first and last name, catalog numbers and movements, and exact duration

List your program of up to 15 minutes in duration for your proposed semi-final round:
•• more than one piece may be performed, but individual movements must be played in their entirety
•• include the exact title of the piece, composer’s first and last name, catalog numbers and movements, and exact duration
•• pieces from the preliminary round may not be repeated

List your program of up to 25 minutes in duration for your proposed final round:
•• more than one piece may be performed, but individual movements must be played in their entirety
•• include the exact title of the piece, composer’s first and last name, catalog numbers and movements, and exact duration
•• pieces from the previous rounds may not be repeated

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SECTION 4: About You
Provide a 200–300 word statement about your interests, what you hope to achieve by entering the competition, and
additional information you would like to provide for your bio in the program (AmateurPianists reserve the right to
shorten as needed). You may include a separate attachment for this section.

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SECTION 5: Photos
Please send three (3) high-resolution headshots to [email protected]. They should be in color and front-facing.

SECTION 6: Audition Samples
Please send web links of up to three (3) audio recordings or video recordings to [email protected]. You may
provide links to YouTube, SoundCloud, Facebook, or any website where we can listen or view them. Alternately, you may
enclose audio or video recordings on a CD or DVD with this application.

SECTION 7: Order Form
required

☐ $100 Application Fee (includes one ticket to the Saturday evening recital, and one ticket to all competition sessions)
optional

☐ $25 x ______ (no. of tickets) = $___________ to attend the Saturday Evening Concert
☐ $20 x ______ (no. of tickets) = $___________ to attend the Sunday Final Round
☐ $25 x ______ (no. of tickets) = $___________ to attend the Sunday Evening Celebration Reception
Total Amount Enclosed = $ __________________

SECTION 8: Submission

How to submit your application:

Enclose a check in the amount written above, payable to AmateurPianists, and mail to:
AmateurPianists
PO Box 502766

San Diego, CA 92150-2766
•• Applicants may be asked to provide sheet music for less well-known works.
•• Your application fee is fully refundable if your application is not accepted, or if you wish to cancel by May 31, 2016.
•• Your Application must be received by May 31, 2016.

Please sign and date below. Your signature is a confirmation that everything stated in this application is true and accurate.

Name (printed): _____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about AmateurPianists?: _______________________________________________________________

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