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 and Memorable Medals or Trophies. 
Crescendo Competition invites all students to participate in Student Exchange Program, which will be held in Boston, MA
May 28 - May 31, 2010.

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

March 28, 2010 at Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006;

April 11, 2010 at Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, 1230 Campus Drive West, Morganville, NJ 07751.

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. May 16, 2010, 1:30 PM at Carnegie Hall, 154 West 57th Street, New York, NY.

b. May 23, 2010 Alumni Theatre at Caldwell College, 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006.

All Participants get Medals or Trophies and Certificates.

Recital fees

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

Caldwell College - $100 (incl. 4 complimentary tickets). Additional tickets - $25 ea.

Must be sent to Crescendo Festivals, 4 Lyons Place, East Hanover, NJ 07936 no later than 05.01.2010. Checks accepted after the deadline will be charged an additional $25. Please, make your checks payable to Crescendo Festivals, 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.

Tickets