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.
Carnegie Hall, New York
&
Caldwell College, Caldwell, New Jersey
Crescendo Competition invites all students to participate in Student Exchange Program, which will be held in Boston, MA
May 28 - May 31, 2010.
Elibility
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.
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
Additional tickets will be
available for sale at the entrance.
To request tickets from
Crescendo Festivals’ Box office call (973) 599-0221.