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Challenge for all pianists

2014

Trophies, vouchers and cash prizes to be won!!!

Win your opportunity of a lifetime to perform at New York's
Carnegie Hall!!!!!

Dates: 25th June to 29th June 2014
Venue: The University of Western Australia – Callaway Music Auditorium.

Stirling Hwy. Crawley. Western Australia

Closing date for entries: Monday 26th May 2014 (Received by or postmarked)

Proudly sponsored by:
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Shao Zhuang, Wanneroo Trophy Shop, Fortuna Chinese Restaurant, Australian Music
Examinations Board (AMEB) and Mr. Thomas Chvojka

For enquires please contact Ivy Chan at 0403064750 or 08 9375 5849

20 Oberon Close. Dianella. WA 6059 or contact your local music store.

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FOREWORD

The West Australian Pianists Competition is an annual event held here in Western Australia
and it is a piano competition of the highest standards attracting pianists of all levels nationally
and internationally. It has helped discover many new talents in piano performance over the
past 14 years. Many who have won our competitions are making music their career
throughout Australia and in other parts of the world. These include Christina Chao,
Alexander Sunman, Shuan Hern Lee, Deborah Ng and others…….

We are very excited to announce that due to our high standards of competition, our first prize
winner of solo recitals will be provided with opportunities to perform at the prestigious
Carnegie Hall, New York, USA in conjunction with Golden Key Music Festival in 2015.

The aims of the competition are:

1) To encourage pianists of all ages to perform in a concert situation
2) To improve the standards of piano playing through friendly competition
3) To provide the opportunity for each individual to be assessed on their performance by

qualified adjudicator(s)
4) To bring people together for the purpose of music making, enjoyment and

entertainment.
5) For students to have a formal pre-examination performance practice

Thank to the sponsors who provide strong support and vital encouragement for these pianists,
we could keep on our high amount of prize money and trophies for the winners this year.

This year we are very privileged and honoured to welcome our adjudicators from
Melbourne, Betty Vergara Pink and from Russia/USA, George Borisov. They are both
concert pianists and adjudicators of many international piano competitions.

In conjunction with our competition, George Borisov will be providing a masterclass and we
hope you could all attend the masterclass and learn from the wonderful educator!

Western Australia Pianist Competition is the only piano competition in WA where the
competitors could perform on world class Fazioli and Kawai concert grand pianos. We are
proudly sponsored by The University of Western Australia and with the sponsorship of
Zenith Music and Snadens to provide the best quality pianos.

May all pianists enjoy your performances!

Best Regards,

Yoon Sen Lee ALCM;LRSM:LGSM;B.Mus(hons);M.Mus(Perf)
Director of West Australian Pianists Competition

Category ONE

Piano Solo AMEB Grades Recital Sections:

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1st Grade First Prize Trophy
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Category TWO Smart Fortune
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Trophies for first prize winners $40 Smart Fortune
First Prize: Age 6 and under $50 Smart Fortune
First Prize: Age 8 and under $60 Smart Fortune
First Prize: Age 12 and under $70 Smart Fortune
First Prize: Age 15 and under
First Prize: Age 18 and under

Category THREE Smart Fortune
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First Prize: $100 (Open)

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Category FIVE

Piano Solo Age Group Recital Sections (First prize winners of these category will be

provided with opportunities to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, New York,

USA)

Age 8 and under Recital section:

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Age 10 and under Recital section:

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Age 18 and under Recital section:

First Prize Trophy:

First Prize: $150

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OPEN Solo Championship Recital section:
First Prize Trophy:
First Prize: $2000
Second Prize Trophy:
Second Prize: $500
Third Prize Trophy:
Third Prize: $200

Special prizes Thomas Chvojka

Overall Best performance of a Classical sonata $150

Overall Junior Best Performer Award -- Awarded to a pianist in the lower grades (grades

preliminary to 5) with the highest marks awarded

OR pianist from any other section with highest

marks awarded OR any outstanding pianist who is

12 year-old and below.

Overall Junior Best Performer Award $50 Yoon Sen Lee

Overall Junior Best Performer Award of $50 voucher Zenith Music

Overall Junior Best Performer Trophy Smart Fortune

Overall Senior Best Performer Award -- Awarded to a pianist in the higher grades (grades

6 and above) with the highest marks awarded

OR pianist from any other section with highest

marks awarded OR any outstanding pianist who is

13 year-old and above.

Overall Senior Best Performer Award of $150 Smart Fortune

Overall Junior Best Performer Award of $50 voucher Zenith Music

Overall Senior Best Performer Trophy Smart Fortune

West Australian Pianist of the Year Award – Awarded to the most promising pianist in the

entire competition. The recipient is for any

competitor who has won most prizes in the

entire competition. (Total calculations based
on 3 points for 1st, 2 points for 2nd and 1 point
for 3rd.)

West Australian Pianist of the Year Award of $200 Smart Fortune

Overall Junior Best Performer Award of $50 voucher Zenith Music

West Australian Pianist Trophy Smart Fortune

West Australian Pianist Perpetual Trophy West Australian Pianists Competition Committee

AMEB encouragement Award $450 AMEB

Teacher’s Achievement Award Yoon Sen Lee
(Awarded to teachers who have put in 10 or more entries)

***All recipients of prizes will be decided by the adjudicator(s).

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Repertoire, requirements and entry fees for each category

Category ONE
Piano Solo Grades Recital Sections
Performance: Each competitor must perform at least two contrasting pieces (different
periods or lists) within the time limit indicated. These pieces MUST be from the
current AMEB syllabus (including Piano for Leisure) except Novice section.

Item Section Time limit Entry Fees

N Novice 3 minutes ** $20

**(for anyone who had piano lessons for a year or less) ONLY for Novice section: pieces

chosen may be contrasted in tempo or style or not from AMEB syllabus.

0 Preliminary 3 minutes $20
1 Grade one 3 minutes $20
2 Grade two 4 minutes $20
3 Grade three 4 minutes $20
4 Grade four 5 minutes $20
5 Grade five 5 minutes $20
6 Grade six 7 minutes $20

7 Grade seven 8 minutes $20
8 Grade eight 8 minutes $20

Category TWO

Piano Solo sections

Performance: One own choice (not own composition) piece within the time limit

indicated.

Item Section Time limit Entry Fees

9 Age 6 and under 3 minutes $20

10 Age 8 and under 4 minutes $20

11 Age 12 and under 5 minutes $20

12 Age 15 and under 6 minutes $20

13 Age 18 and under 8 minutes $20

Special thanks to Mdm. Shao Zhuang for her
generous sponsorship and support for the pianists!

Category THREE

Piano Own Composition Sections

Performance: One own composition required for each section within the time limit

indicated.

Item Section Time limit Entry fees

14 Aged 8 and under 4 minutes $20

15 Aged 10 and under 6 minutes $20

16 Open/Tertiary 10 minutes $20

All own composition must be submitted by 17th of June 2013.

Our special thanks to
The University of Western
Australia - school of music for
providing Callaway Music

Auditorium as official
competition venue.

Category FOUR

Piano Concerto Sections

Performance: One movement of a piano concerto (no time limit). Performance must

be from memory!!!

Item Section Time limit Entry fees

17 Age 15 and under No time limit but timing must be stated on entry form $25

18 Age 18 and under No time limit but timing must be stated on entry form $25

19 Open No time limit but timing must be stated on entry form $25

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Category FIVE

Piano Solo Age Group Recital Sections

Performance: Each competitor must perform at least two contrasting pieces (different

periods) within the time limit indicated. Performance must be from memory!!!

Item Section Time limit Entry fees

20 Age 8 and under 6 minutes $25

21 Age 10 and under 10 minutes $25

22 Age 12 and under 10 minutes $25

23 Age 15 and under 18 minutes $25

24 Age 18 and under 20 minutes $25

25 Open Solo Championship Recital 20 minutes $60 **

**(please see regulation no.11)

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WINNERS’ CONCERT

Selected first and second prize Award Winners are invited to perform!!!

Date: 29th June 2014 (Sunday)
Venue:
The University of Western Australia,
Time: Callaway Music Auditorium – Stirling Highway. Crawley.

2 pm

*Trophies and prizes will all be presented

*The Overall Best Performer Trophies for both the junior and senior
sections will be presented.

*West Australian Pianist Trophy will be presented to the pianist who
has won most prizes in the entire competition.

*Teacher’s Achievement Awards will be presented

Admission fees: $5.00 (adults) and $3.00 (Students and pensioners)

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REGULATIONS of West Australian Pianists Competition

The following are the regulations established for the conduct of the West Australian Pianists
Competition by the Organising Committee.

GENERAL

1. The competition is open to pianists of any nationality, amateurs or professionals.

2. Entry to the competition must be submitted on the standard entry form by Monday 26th
May 2014. Applicants must ensure that all requirements, as referred to on the entry
form, are complied with.

3. A photocopy or photocopies of the piece(s) to be performed must be brought to the
competition at the day of performance. Music for own composition sections must be
submitted by 17th of June 2014. If competitor does not comply, he or she may be
disqualified. All photocopies will be destroyed at the completion of the competition.

4. The order of performance for each section of the competition will be drawn at random
after the closing date of entry.

5. The committee may refuse any entry, and amend or withdraw any section without giving
a reason for doing so. Also preliminary rounds may be conducted or sending in of an
audio performance recording may be needed before competition dates, if the entries in
the sections are in large numbers.

6. Refund of entry fees shall only be made if a section is cancelled.

7. No change to the piece(s) to be formed is permitted after the closing date of entry.

8. For sections subject to an age requirement, the age at 24th of June 2014 shall be
considered to be the age of the competitor.

9. All piece(s) chosen to be performed may be entered in not more than one section of the
competition.

10. Chosen prize winners must perform at the Winners’ Concert. All award winners must
attend the Winners’ Concert to collect your prizes. Failure to perform may result in
forfeiture of the award won during the competition.

11. Past 1st prize winners of Item 25. Open Solo Recital Championship section in Category
Four is not eligible to compete in this same section again.

12. Winners who are selected to perform at Carnegie Hall, New York are to cover their
own travelling and lodging expenses and to pay for a performance fee which will be
advised later.

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DAY OF PERFORMANCE / DURING PERFORMANCE

13. Competitors should arrive and report their attendance fifteen (15) minutes prior to the
commencement time of their section.

14. Only competitors are entitled to free entry to the competition.

15. Competitors must perform their piece(s) when called upon to do so.

16. Competitors must play the piece(s) stated on their entry form.
Other pieces or substitutes are not permitted.

17. Competitors must adhere to time limits.

18. Overall presentation including appropriate attire will be taken into consideration by the
adjudicator.

19. The adjudicator may withdraw an award in any section or not present an award should
the standard of performance be inadequate for a credit.

20. The committee accepts no responsibility for public liability.

21. The committee accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of personal property of
persons attending the competition.

22. Protests must be submitted to the committee in writing within two (2) hours of
completion of the relevant section. The committee will consider such protests with
adjudicator(s) and decide the outcome of the matter as soon as practicably possible.
The committee’s decision shall be final.

23. Competitors are encouraged to perform from memory, except for category Three and
Four, which must be performed from memory, however, if performing from
scores/scripts the original scores/scripts must be used. Photocopies are permitted but
only for the purpose of page turning and in such cases the competitor must also present
the original scores/scripts.

24. The use of cameras, mobile phones and tape recorders during performances is
permitted only for competitors’ own performances and not of other competitors.
Please kindly keep the recording noise to the minimum and no flash photography is
allowed.

25. Competitors, teachers or parents of competitors are not permitted to approach or talk to
the adjudicator during the competition.

26. Competitors in the Category One – Piano Solo Grades Recital Sections – (Item Nos. 0
to 8) are only permitted to enter in one section within this category. However,
competitors in the Novice section (i.e., Item N) may also perform in Item Nos. 0 to 8 in
this category.

27. All pieces to be performed in the Category One – Piano Solo Grades Recital Sections
must be from the current AMEB Syllabus which includes Piano for Leisure Syllabus.

28. Category Four – Piano Concerto sections and the Category Five - Piano Solo Aged
Group Recital Sections. All pieces must be performed from memory.

29. The Category Four - Piano Solo Aged Group Recital Section – Open Solo
Championship (Item No. 25) is only for competitors who are presenting pieces beyond
AMEB Grade 8 standard. Such pieces may not need to be from the AMEB Syllabus.

30. Competitors who fail to comply with regulations 14, 15, 16, 22, 25, 26 and 27 may be
disqualified from the competition.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Director: Yoon Sen Lee
Members: Ivy Chan, Stephanie Huang, Allan Hon, Barbara Mao, Helene Lu and Joshua Lu

Contact: 0413929475 or 08 9375 5849

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