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OR-ASTA Solo Competition 2024

The purpose of the event is to present an opportunity for advanced string students to perform and receive recognition for their hard work.  We encourage you and your students to plan now to participate!

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OR-ASTA SOLO COMPETITION GUIDELINES

Open to students of Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar

The participant must reside or study in Oregon or southern Washington.

 

DATES

  • Sat. October 19: Registration and preliminary round videos are due by 11:59 pm

  • November 3: Finalists will be notified via email

  • Sun. November 19: Live Final Round at Chemeketa Community College with 3 judges.

 

CASH PRIZES

  • Senior division: 1st Place $1,000, 2nd Place $600, 3rd Place $400

  • Junior division: 1st Place $600, 2nd Place $400, 3rd Place $200

  • First place winners are not eligible to compete again in the same division.

FEES

  • $75 Non-refundable application fee for students of ASTA Members or ASTA Student Members

  • $100 fee for Non-members (to get the member rate, Join ASTA today!)

  • *A limited number of need-based fee waivers are available - please write oregonasta@gmail.com by Oct.14 for consideration. 

 

AGE DIVISIONS

  • Age Requirements       

    • Junior Division: 15 and under, on or before 11/17/2024                                                                       

    • Senior Division: Age 16-22 on or before 11/17/2024

REPERTOIRE

  • Repertoire is to be selected from the traditional classical literature matching your particular instrument.

    • A complete movement or complete set of smaller movements is required. 

    • Selection can be from any time period, Baroque to Contemporary: concertos, encore pieces, unaccompanied pieces, modern new music, etc.

    • Our focus for this competition is classical music. We hope to have a future event for fiddle, jazz, multicultural styles, etc.

  • Memorization and accompaniment are not required for Preliminary video, but strongly encouraged. Finalists are expected to play from memory, with accompaniment if their piece was composed with one. Traditional sonata movements may be performed using music.

  • ​Time limit: There is no time limit for Preliminary video, but the Final competition limit will be about 14 minutes. During the Final Round, judges may ask students to stop and jump ahead if necessary for time constraints. Please cut lengthy tutti sections.

  • The same piece must be used in the Preliminary Round and the Final Round.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: Register and send Preliminary Video by Oct. 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm at orasta.org

This is a TWO STEP process. You will need to submit the following:

  • STEP ONE: REGISTER and PAY your registration fee (see link above, below photo)

    • Pay via credit card

    • $75 for ASTA Members and their students 

    • $100 for non-members

    • Fees are non-refundable

  • STEP TWO: SUBMIT PERFORMANCE VIDEO AND INFORMATION BY OCT. 19th at 11:59 PM

    • After you register online, you will receive an email with a Google Form link. Complete the form with the following:

      • ASTA member's name must be provided for member rate (student or teacher membership)

      • Recording of your Preliminary Round performance

        • Unlisted YouTube recording link to your full performance (the entire piece or entire movement)

        • Pre-recorded accompaniments are acceptable for the preliminary round.

        • Record in a space that is free of background noise and distracting items.

        • Position yourself about 10 feet from the recording device with the f-holes somewhat facing the camera so that adjudicators can see the entire student, instrument, and bow stroke in the camera frame (horizontal or vertical orientation).

        • Dress to look professional. "Smart casual" dress would be appropriate.

    • Repertoire Title, Composer, Opus/catalog number, Movement number, Movement tempo marking, and Duration of performance (minutes)
      • Contact information for performer, parent/guardian, and accompanist (if applicable)

      • This Google Form MUST be completed by Oct. 19th at 11:59 pm.

      • Email oregonasta@gmail.com if you did not receive the Google Form immediately following your registration.

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FINALISTS - PERFORMANCE on NOVEMBER 17

  • Finalists in each division will be invited to perform in the final round of competition on Sunday, November 17, 2024. ​​

    • This is a live public performance and will be held at Chemeketa Community College in Salem

    • Finalists will be notified via email on or before Sunday, Nov 3rd.

    • We encourage use of our recommended accompanists to minimize scheduling conflicts. Details will be forthcoming.

    • If a Finalist cannot perform at the Competition, an alternate will be selected.​

  • A panel of distinguished musicians will serve as judges for the final round of the competition.
    • Performers will need to provide 3 (three) judge's copies for finals, with measure numbers. Photocopies of works in the public domain from imslp.org are acceptable.

    • Finalists will compete against other finalists in their division regardless of instrument.

    • Awards will be announced at the conclusion of each division.

    • Judge's decisions are final.

    • The teacher listed on the registration is the teacher of record for the competition cycle. In the event the entrant changes teachers during the competition cycle, both teachers, past and present, can be listed as the teachers of record. Any exception is at the sole discretion of the OR-ASTA board of directors.

QUESTIONS?

Please forward any questions to astaoregon@gmail.com (with subject line: Solo Competition)

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