COMPETITION RULES 1. The Musical Association "Orfeo Stillo", in order to promote the divulgation of musical culture, facilitate the exchange and comparison between young musicians and encourage young people to study music and discover new talents, organizes the XV edition of the INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS "CITTA 'DI PAOLA" - PRIZE "S. FRANCESCO DIf PAOLA " to be held in Paola from 25 May to 1 June 2017. 2. The Contest is open to young musicians of both sexes of all ages and nationalities. 3. The auditions will take place in the days mentioned above. We will consider "PREMIO ASSOLUTO" candidates who have achieved a score between 98 and 100, first prizes for candidates who have achieved a score between 95 and 97, second prizes of between 90 and 94, third prizes for between 85 and 89. Below the third prize will not be awarded points but there will be the release of certificates of merit. All money prize will be released at net of withholding taxi. 4. The final concert and the award ceremony of the winners will take place at the end of each day or at the conclusion of the ceremony. In the case of photographic shots, radio, tv, web, recording and record incision of the contest, participants are not entitled to any compensation and with the registration to the competition they give the release note for photographic and video material. 5. All prizes (scholarships, awards and special certificates of merit) must be personally collected under penalty of cancellation of the prize, during the awards ceremony, except the Premio Assoluto that will be awarded on the last day of the competition. 6. The participants present their identity card and a copy of the pieces scheduled for the committee, under penalty of exclusion. You have to present with a free program, according to the time limits laid down by category. You can play with a memory support. 7. You will be able to participate in the competition both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble; in this case the participant have to compile two cards for each request for participation and pay both fees. 8. When possible the participants can enroll at a higher category than their own according to their age but not at a lower one. 9. The Commission will listen to the program presented by the candidates provided they do not exceed the time limits laid down; if the duration of the program exceeds those limits, the Commission reserves the right to discontinue the performance. Competitors are allowed to perform songs of a shorter duration than the maximum time indicated by the evidence of each category. 10. The direction establishes the calendar of the performances that will take place on one of the days provided; there will not be variations in dates and times. 11. The commission, whose appointment is reserved to the Association, is composed by wellknown musicians, professors of the Conservatory, music critics, composers, agents, record companies. The decisions and judgments of the commission are final and unappealable. 12. The Artistic Director reserves the right not to activate any category that does not reach a minimum number of participants, in which case the fee will be refunded. 13. The Commission can decide to divide into equal parts a prize in the event that considers two or more candidates of equal merit. Also, the same commission can decide to not assign any prizes. All prizes will be paid by bank transfer or allowance. 14. To the director of each orchestra and choir will be delivered a personal certificate in addition to the orchestra's one. For chamber ensembles will be released individual certificates up to quintets. At the same time, on request will be issued additional certificates for chamber ensembles composed by over five members. In this case is necessary to deposit an additional contribution of 3 each if received personally, or 5 each in case of shipping. The participant has to communicate and deposit early. 15. The lack of participation in the competition will not provide for any right of reimbursement. 16. The direction does not take any responsibility for damages caused to property or people during the course of works. 17. Participation to competition implies the unconditional acceptance of these rules without reservation.
FORM APPLICATION Participants must present no later than 5 May the application form (also by e-mail at the following address: concorso@associazionestillo.it) attaching a copy of the bank transfer, and other documents, duly completed and addressed to: ASSOCIAZIONE MUSICALE ORFEO STILLO Vico cieco S.Giacomo,3-87027 PAOLA (CS) The application must be accompanied with the following documents: photocopy of identification photo of the single candidate, group, ensemble, orchestra receipt of payment of registration fee through: Postal order to: Associazione Musicale Orfeo Stillo - Vico Cieco S.Giacomo,3-87027 PAOLA(CS) CAUSAL: PARTECIPATION FEE Competition 2018 category Bank transfer to : Associazione Musicale Orfeo Stillo (nextbanc) IBAN: IT57W0335901600100000107521 CAUSAL: PARTECIPATION FEE Competition 2018 category Cash : At the Association headquarters each morning from 9.00 to 13.00. *For group/ensemble is enough attach a list of members that is signed by the supervisor with a photocopy of an identity document For ensembles and orchestra is necessary to attach a list of students and the class attended. It's allowed the presence in the orchestra of former students or added students (maximum age of 16) up to 20% of the whole group For days and times of performances, all participants can contact Associazione Musicale Orfeo Stillo by different ways. - Calling 0982/585567 or +39 320.6955095 from 18 May from 9 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pm - Visiting fanpage facebook "associazionemusicaleorfeostillo",fanpage Instagram associazionemusicaleo.stillo and website www.associazionestillo.it
SECTIONS OF THE COMPETITION AND FEES A B C D E MC STUDENT JUNIOR SENIOR SOLOISTS PIANO/STRINGS/WIND Free program of the maximum duration of 5, 40,00 born after 2008 Free program of the maximum duration of 8, born between 2005-2007 45,00 Free program of the maximum duration of 12, born between 2002-2004 50,00 Free program of the maximum duration of 20, born between 1999-2001 55,00 Free program of the maximum duration of 30, no age limit 60,00 CHAMBER MUSIC free program of the maximum duration of 30, no age limit POPULAR ETHNIC SECTION free program of the maximum duration 8, born after 2004 free program of the maximum duration 12, born between 2000-2003 free program of the maximum duration 15, no age limit 4 0,0 0 40,00 45,00 50,00 ENSEMBLE free program of the maximum duration 20 100,00 PRIZES PREMIO ASSOLUTO S.FRANCESCO DI PAOLA Concert in the concert season of the Musical Orfeo Stillo with a total payment of 1.000,00- icon of S. Francesco di Paola and certificate of merit. SOLOISTS PIANO PRIZE ORFEO STILLO ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. A 100 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. B 150 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. C 200 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. D 250 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. E 600
SOLOISTS STRINGS ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. A 100 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. B 150 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. C 200 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. D 250 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. E 600 SOLOISTS WINDS (PRIZES "NUCCIO IMBROINISE") ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. A 100 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. B 150 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. C 200 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. D 250 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. E 600 CHAMBER MUSIC ABSOLUTE AWARD M. CONCETTA CAVALIERI 600 POPULAR ETHNIC MUSIC ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. STUDENT 100 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. JUNIOR 150 ABSOLUTE AWARD CAT. SENIOR 250 POPULAR ETHNIC MUSIC ENSEMBLE ABSOLUTE AWARD 500 SPECIAL PRIZE FREE PARTICIPATION for a candidate of PIANO CATEGORY to a MASTERCLASS with M Elisabeth Sombart at the RESONNANCE ASSOCIATION of Rome (conditions will be agreed with the hosting organization). SPECIAL PRIZE ROKA PRODUTION professional multi-track audio recording of a song with editing, mixing and mastering at the ROKA production studios, Tarsia (CS), for a candidate of POPULAR ETHNIC MUSIC CATEGORY. CONCERT on the occasion of Tarantarsia Festival, an event inserted in Calabriasona that will take place in Tarsia (CS) for POPULAR ETHNIC MUSIC CATEGORY.
PRIZE RECITALS RECITAL OF ABSOLUTE AWARD S. FRANCESCO DI PAOLA in the concert season of ASSOCIAZIONE MUSICALE ORFEO STILLO. RECITAL for Association RESONNANCE of Rome. RECITAL for Conservatory S. GIACOMANTONIO at Casa della Musica of Cosenza. RECITAL for ASSOCIATION OF CULTURE AND MUSIC G. ROSPIGLIOSI of Lamporecchio (PT). OPENING CONCERT for soulist/chamber group at ASSOCIATION CULTURAL- MUSIC AULOS of Noci (Ba). RECITAL for Mediterranean musical meetings season - ACCADEMIA BELLE ARTI FIDIA of Vibo Valenzia (VV). RECITAL for Association MUSIC TROPEA of Tropea. RECITAL for FESTIVAL DEL PEPERONCINO. RECITAL for MUSICAL STUDIES CENTER VERDI of Rossano. Conditions will be agreed with the hosting organization NOTICES FOR CANDIDATES 1. All participants who need a piano accompanist have to send an additional amount of 35,00, the parts of the songs to be performed and also the application form. 2. The organizer, free of charge, will make available to competitors the following technical equipment instruments: Gran piano Vertical piano 40 bookstands PA system 3. Candidates can rehearse during hours and days previously agreed with the organization.
APPLICATION FORM to the Associazione Musicale Orfeo Stillo Paola Surname Name Date of birth place of birth Nationality sex: M F Address Post code Country n tel. e- mail ASKS to participate in the XV International Young Musicians Competition "CITTÀ DI PAOLA - PREMIO S. FRANCESCO DI PAOLA" which will take place in Paola from 25 May to 1 June 2018 after reading rules and accepting them without reservation. SECTION MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CATEGORY PROGRAM AUTHOR TITLE DURATION COMPONENTS OF THE GROUP/ENSEMBLE SURNAME AND FIRST NAME INSTRUMENT
TEACHER WHO LOOKS AFTER THE PREPARATION Surname Name Date of birth place of birth Nationality sex: M F Address Post code Country n tel. e- mail I would like to benefit from the assistance of an accompanying pianist with the registration fee of 35 YES NO It s attached : copy of identity document * a photo ( in jpg format) of the individual candidate/group/ensemble/choir/band (if already held on the occasion of an exhibition ) ; proof of payment of the registration fee with IBAN IT57W0335901600100000107521 other (please specify) Date Signature (signature of parent for minors) PRIVACY LAW AUTHORIZATION I authorize this Association to the processing of personal data pursuant to Legislative Decree 196/03 Signature (signature of parent for minors)
USEFUL NEWS There are signed agreements with hotels and restaurants during the competition period for participants and accompanying people. For related information, please contact the Association secretariat or Excursus Calabrese, (info@excursuscalabrese.it or call 0982612455- +39 3277918938). The city of Paola is an unspoiled oasis between the blue of the sea and the green of the hills. Besides being one of the most important railway centers of the Tyrrhenian coast, it hosts the most important religious complex of interest of the entire region: the Sanctuary of San Francesco di Paola. It's worth visiting the old town full of ancient palaces, churches and fountains that is well preserved with prominent architectural elements, as well as the entire area for discovery of which the Agri2003 Association will organize different routes, bookable in advance or on site (tel. +39 349 8668517- agri2003@gmail.com). HOW TO REACH US MOTORWAY North A3 SA-RC exit Lagonegro - dir. Reggio C. South A3 SA-RC exit Falerna - dir. Salerno. FERROVIA TRAIN STATION Paola AIRPORT Aeroporto internazionale di Lamezia Terme (60 km) TAXI Tel. +39 3483368260