Hawaii International Music Competition
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"Renee's Music Studio in Hawaii"
will be presenting its first
International Music Online Competition.
the Winners Concert will be held at one of Hawaii's
most beautiful premier fine dining restaurants,
"53 By the Sea" followed by Special Luncheon!
Please check following pages for more information.
Welcome
Open to all nationalities and amateurs
"Renee's Music Studio in Hawaii" will be presenting its first International Music Online Competition.
Our mission is to discover talented musicians and provide opportunities to help launch international careers through Music!
"Hawaii International Music Compeititon" is very unique due to there being an amateur division. This competitoin welcomes not only advanced-level musicians but also beginners and amateurs. if you have never
competed in a competition before, please take this opportunity and give it a try!
this competition is open to pianists, string players, vocalists, Wind and brass players.
Details
The Chief Judge, Dr. Sara Davis Buechner
In her twenties, she won major prizes at the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competition (1983), the Leeds International Piano Competition (1984), the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition (6th prize, bronze medal 1986), and the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition
(1984, gold medal).
Age Category
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Pre-Level : 6 years old and under
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Elementary Level : 7 to 10 years old
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Intermediate Level : 11 to 14 years old
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High School Level : 15 to 18 years old
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Young Artist Level : 19 years old and older
Fees
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Competition Application received by the end of May 4th (HST): $150
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Late Application between May 5th~10th. (HST) : $200
*Tax, Service charges & credit card transaction fees apply
Repertorie Requirement & Time Limit
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Pre-Level : 4 minutes Approx. (1 or 2 pieces, 2 separate vides acceptable)
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Elementary Level : 5 minutes Approx. (1 piece)
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Intermediate Level : 6 minutes Approx. (1 piece)
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High School Level : 7 minutes Approx. (1 piece)
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Young Artist Level : 8 minutes Approx. (1 piece)
One Piece (or two pieces for Pre-Level only) from any eras (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary) can be submitted if within time limit.
Cuts are allowed to meet the time limit. Repeats, D.S. and D.C may be omitted.
Awards
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1st prize : Scored 90 ~ 100
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2nd prize : Scored 80 ~ 89
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3rd prize : Scored 70 ~ 79
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Honorable Mention : Scored 60 ~ 69
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Multiple winners will be selected from each award category
General Rules
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Incomplete applications including failure to pay fees will result in disqualification.
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The application fee is not refundable.
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The judges' decision is final and unappealable. The comments and punctuation of the judge will not be provided.
How to Apply
Submit an Online Application Form
To apply for the competition, participants must submit a completed online application form by May 4th, 2024 (HST).
Late applications between May 5th~10th (HST) are acceptable with late application fee.
Submit YouTube Link
You may submit any video taken within the last year. Generally, the piece played in the submitted video will be performed at the Winners' Concert. However, if you wish to change the program within your category's time limit, you can resubmit a new video of the new piece by July 10th, 2024. If approved, the program change is possible.
Recording should be a fair representation of the contestants' abilities, but does not need to be of professional quality.
Multiple 1st~3rd place and Honorable mention award winners for both advanced and amateur divisions will be selected, and be invited to perform in the Winners' Concert! Winners that are not able to attend in the Winner’s Concert will receive their certificate by mail.
* Concert Performer : $280 (includes performance, trophy/certificate, professional photos, and luncheon)
* Concert Tickets and Luncheon (family members, guests, accompanists) : $160 per person.
We offer 25% off Kama'aina discount for Hawaii residents (both performers and guests)
Tax and credit card transaction fees apply to all prices. Local accompanists can be arranged with fee.
Competition Results
will be posted here on May 15th, 2024
