General Information

Little Mozarts is an annual music competition, which is open to beginning and intermediate levels for all instrumentalists, vocalists, and duets.
This unique juried music competition for beginners 3-12 years old gives young children the opportunity to perform as concert musicians and receive their first applause. All participants will perform in Carnegie Hall, NY and Caldwell College, NJ and get Certified Diplomas.        
Crescendo Competition invites all students to participate in Student Exchange Program, which will be held in Saint Petersburg, Russia in June 23 - 30, 2011.

Little Mozarts Music Competition is open to all instrumentalists, duets, ensembles and vocalists ages 3 – 12.

All contestants will play in one of the two categories Junior (Elementary) or Intermediate.

Application Procedure

Repertoire

One selection (performed by memory) of any composer (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern) in Elementary or Intermediate Levels. We accept John Thompson, John W. Schaum Piano Course, Faber & Faber and Guild Repertoire.

Note: Dear colleagues, please avoid Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” and I movement of Beethoven’s Sonata No 14.

Performance time Should not exceed 5 minutes. If your performance time is greater them 5 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.

All contestants must dress appropriately.

This is teacher’s responsibility to inform their students that no jeans, mini-skirts, sneakers, boots, or high heels allowed.

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 or trophies.

Grand Prize - $150;

First Prize -$100;

Second Prize - $80;

Third Prize - $50.

Cash rewards for the Best performer in each age group.

Tickets