General Information

We invite all students and music teachers to participate in a colorful music show where young musicians perform pieces related to any nationality or culture. All participants are dressed in traditional costumes.

This competition is open to all instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers.Participants will perform one selection of either Asian or European composition in one of the three categories: Elementary (Junior) , Intermediate or Advanced. Alternatively, participants may perform musical scores from movies or folk songs.All participants will perform in Carnegie Hall, NY and Caldwell College, NJ and get Certified Diplomas and Memorable Medals or Trophies.

Elibility

Music Carnival is open to all instrumentalists, duets, ensembles and vocalists ages 4 and up.

All contestants will play in one of the three categories Junior, Intermediate or Advanced.

Application Procedure

Applications must consist of the following:

a.Completed and signed original application form. Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Handwritten Applications will not be accepted. Failure to send a complete application may put your acceptance in jeopardy.

b. A non-refundable registration fee of $55.00. Checks or money orders must be payable to the Crescendo Festivals, Inc. and sent along with the Application to 4 Lyons Place, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Please note that this fee is a non-refundable, and must accompany the application. No exceptions will be granted. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2011. Checks accepted after the deadline would be charged an additional $25.

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Repertoire

One selection of international music or any piece from the repertoire representing composers of different nationalities (Ex: Chinese, Taiwanese, American, French, Italian Spanish, etc.). Alternatives could be Beethoven’s German Dances, Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, or Italian Song by Tchaikovsky.

Performance time should not exceed 6 minutes. If your performance time is greater them 6 min, you will be charged an extra $30 for every additional minute in accordance to Carnegie Hall regulations.

Audition

April 9, 2011 at Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, 1230 Campus Drive West, Morganville, NJ 07751.

April 10, 2011 at Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006;

No Repeats should be taken at the Audition or Recital. Judges’ decision is final. The original score (not a photocopy) has to be furnished for a judge.

Recitals

a. First place winners perform on April 24, 2011, 1:30 PM and May 28, 2011, 6:30 PM at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th Street, New York, NY.

b. Second place winners perform on May 21, 2011, 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM at College of New Jersey.

c.Third place winners perform on May 22, 2011, 4:30 PM at Alumni Theatre at Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006.

Recital fees

Carnegie Hall - $180 (incl. 4 complimentary tickets). Additional ticket - $45 ea.

College of NJ - $130 incl. 4 complimentary tickets). Additional tickets - $35 ea.

Caldwell College - $100 (incl. 4 complimentary tickets). Additional tickets - $25 ea.
Checks must be sent to Crescendo Int. Competitions, 4 Lyons Place, East Hanover, NJ 07936. Please, make your checks payable to Crescendo, Inc..

Awards

Based on the judge’s evaluations, and considering the participant’s age, complexity of musical selection, and years of practice, we award our cash prizes, certificates, and medals.

Grand Prize - $150;

First Prize - $100;

Second Prize - $80;

Third Prize - $50.

Tickets

Additional tickets will be available in person at the entrance.

To request tickets from Crescendo Festivals’ Box office call (973) 599-0221.