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New for 2014 - ATG Composition Competition |
Accordionists and Teachers Guild, Int’l.
Special 2014 Original Composition Competition
(ATG 2014 Competition to Select Newly-written Original Works for the Accordion)
Information and Entry Form in .pdf format
The Accordionists and Teachers Guild, International, a non-profit educational organization devoted to the advancement of the accordion, holds an Annual Festival each summer. These Festivals are moved among various cities as a means of reaching out to as many different people interested in the instrument as possible. This year the event will be July 23-26 in San Francisco, CA at the Crowne Plaza San Francisco International Airport Hotel in Burlingame.
One of the concerts presented during the event will be on Friday, July 26 at 3 PM and will be devoted entirely to Original Music Written for the Accordion, both newly-composed and from previous years. Performers will be accordion soloists and accordionists playing with other musicians in groups of varying sizes.
Winners of the ATG 2014 Competition to Select Newly-written Original Works for the Accordion will have the opportunity to have their compositions performed on this concert and all winners will be recognized onstage.
Rules for the Competition:
- The submitted composition must be a solo written especially for this event; it must be newly composed and must not have been previously performed.
- This particular competition is for composers who have never written for the accordion. It is designed to introduce the instrument to new and/or young composers who have had no previous experience writing for the accordion.
- The duration must not be more than 5 minutes in length and no less than 3 minutes.
- The piece may be written in any style.
- The composition may be written for any type of piano accordion or chromatic accordion and may include left-hand free bass, stradella, either alone or with both free bass and stradella system. Electronic or MIDI instruments may not be used in this year’s competition.
- All entries must be submitted via e-mail and must include the following:
1) manuscripts must be submitted as a pdf; no hand-written music will be accepted.
2) a description of the work of approximately 50 words.
3) a biography of the composer of approximately 50 words.
4) a photo of the composer
- There is NO required entry fee.
- There will be awards as follows:
Top three winners will have their pieces performed on the July 24 Concert in San Francisco.
First Place Winner will receive a prize of $200.
Second Place Winner will receive a prize of $150.
Third Place Winner will receive a prize of $100.
- No manuscripts will be returned; entrants should be sure to keep their own copies; none will be published or distributed without written permission from the composer.
- All entries must be received by the Chair of the Composition Competition no later than June 15 in order for their entries to be adjudicated and given out for performance on the July 23 Original Music Concert. If the composer of the selected pieces wishes to perform the piece, that would be accepted, of course; otherwise a performer will be selected to do so.
- All entries will be adjudicated by a panel of ATG adjudicators. All decisions are final and may not be challenged. The ATG has the right not to award all three prizes if the quality of the entries does not warrant the awards.
- All entries must be sent via e-mail to: Joansommers@kc.rr.com
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ATG
Competitions held at the 74th Festival in San Francisco
See information below for rules and entry forms |
- Seven Categories of Coupe Mondiale Competition Qualificiations
- ATG
All American Salute Solo Competition
- ATG
Tango Times Two Solo Competition
- Accordion
Plus One
- Accordion(s)
& More
- Entertainment
Showcase
- ATG
US Solo Championship (Junior and Senior)
- ATG
Festival Competitions (Solo, Duet, Groups)
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ATG
Coupe Mondiale Qualification Categories
For more info/questions about the Coupe Mondiale qualification categories, please contact:
Joan C. Sommers - ATG
2312 W. 71 Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208-3322
Phone: (913) 722-5625
E-mail: joansommers@kc.rr.com |
67th COUPE MONDIALE (3 Rounds)
up to 32 years of age
First Prize: $400.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Round 1
Any Baroque work plus
2 own choice pieces - 1 slow, lyrical style,
2nd of technical virtuosic style
Individual movements from cyclic works acceptable, no more than 1 movement of any piece. Max. playing time: 20 minutes.
Round 2
One Complete Original Work
Round 3
Three or more pieces, different style and character. Minimum of 2 different composers. Min. 20 minutes, max. 30 minutes.
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MASTERS COUPE MONDIALE (1 Round)
up to 32 years of age
First Prize: $300.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Own Choice Program
Own Choice Program - 3 or more pieces including 1 Baroque – 1 slower, lyrical style, 1 technical virtuosic style. Must contain at least 1 original work. Transcriptions may be used and Individual movements may be used. Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 20 minutes.
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JUNIOR COUPE MONDIALE (2 Rounds)
up to 18 years of age
First Prize: $300.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Round 1
Any Baroque work, 2 own choice pieces – 1 slow, lyrical style,
2nd of technical virtuosic style. Minimum of 2 different composers and Min. 10 minutes, max. 15 minutes. Individual movements may be used.
Round 2
2 pieces of choice – 1 must be original – individual movements of works are acceptable however only 1 movement of that work may be used.
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR VIRTUOSO ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC (2 Rounds)
up to 32 years of age
First Prize: $300.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Round 1
Own Choice Program – at least 2 pieces of different styles and moods. Maximum 9 minutes.
Round 2
Own Choice Program – at least 2 pieces of different styles and moods. Maximum 9 minutes.
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JUNIOR INTL. COMPETITION FOR VIRTUOSO ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC (2 Rounds)
up to 18 years of age
First Prize: $300.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Round 1
Own Choice Program – at least 2 pieces of different styles and moods. Maximum 7 minutes playing time.
Round 2
Own Choice Program – at least 2 pieces of different styles and moods. Maximum 7 minutes playing time.
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR
ENSEMBLE MUSIC (1 Round)
up to 32 years of age
First Prize: $300.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Own Choice Program
2-5 musicians – minimum 1 accordion. No electronics (except Bass instrument may be amplified if necessary). Own Choice Program of concert music – at least 2 contrasting pieces. Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 20 minutes.
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR
DIGITAL ACCORDION (1 Round)
up to 32 years of age
First Prize: $300.00 travel subsidy
The following are a brief summary of the rules, click here for exact requirements
Own Choice Program
Entertainment Program with a maximum of 15 minutes playing time.
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All
American Salute
Any two original solos by any two American accordionist
composers such as: Frosini, Gart, Magnante,
Galla-Rini, Deiro; Marocco; Fremar; Schimmel, Venglevski, etc... |
- a.
Two pieces must be selected with different style or character. Total Playing time: 10 minutes.
- b.
Ages (professional or student) in three age divisions
1) Under 18 years as of July 23, 2014 - First Prize: $75.00
2) 18 years and older as of July 23, 2014 - First Prize: $100.00
3) 32 years and older as of July 23, 2014 - First Prize: $125.00 -
- c.
Music is allowed; however, in case of tie, entrant playing by memory
will prevail
- d.
Trophies will be awarded in each age division
- e.
Cash awards will be made to First Place winner in each age division as listed above
- f.
USD $45.00 Entry Fee in each age division
- Entry Form
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Tango
Times Two
Any two original or arranged Tango solos by
Piazzolla, Galliano, or traditional composers of tango music such as Rodriguez,
Gardel, Troilo, Pugliesi, Villoldo, etc.. |
- a.
Two pieces must be selected with different style or character. Total Playing time: 10 minutes.
- b.
Age (professional or student) in three age divisions
1) Under 18 years as of July 23, 2014 - First Prize: $75.00
2) 18 years and older as of July 23, 2014 - First Prize: $100.00
3) 32 years and older as of July 23, 2014 - First Prize: $125.00
- c.
Music is allowed; however, in case of tie, entrant playing by memory
will prevail
- d.
Trophies will be awarded in each age division
- e.
Cash awards will be made to First Place winner in each age division as listed above
- f.
USD $45.00 Entry Fee in each age division
- Entry Form
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Accordion
Plus One
Accordion
with any other instrument as a DUO. Note:
accordion part must be dominant or equal to the other instrument. |
- a.
Age category will be based on the age of the older member in the duo.
- b.
Student performing with a teacher or other professional will be allowed,
but will
be judged in specified category.
- c.
Categories for adults, teachers, amateur or professional, will be allowed,
but will be judged in specified category.
- d. Music is free-choice; at least two pieces of different style or character. Total playing time: 10 minutes.
- e.
Music is allowed.
- f.
Trophies will be awarded to each member of the duo.
- g.
USD $25.00 Entry Fee
- Entry Form
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Accordion(s)
& More!
Accordion or multiple accordions with other instruments
or voice Note: accordion(s) must be dominant
or equal to the other instruments or voice. |
- a.
Age category will be based on the age of the oldest member in the group.
- b.
Students performing with a teacher or other professionals will be allowed,
but will
be judged in specified category.
- c.
Music is free-choice; at least two pieces of different style or character. Total playing time: 10 minutes.
- d.
Music is allowed; with or without a conductor.
- e.
Trophy will be awarded to the Group; individual trophies may be purchased.
- f.
USD $ 40.00 (Ensembles: 3-7 members) USD $ 60.00 (Orchestras: 8 or more
members)
- Entry Form
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Entertainment
Showcase! Prizes sponsored by San Francisco Accordion Club
Ensembles with any instrumentation, featuring entertainment
music. |
- a.
May use any number of other instruments or voices, but must include
and feature at least one accordion.
- b.
No age restrictions.
- c. Music is free-choice; at least two pieces of different style or character. Total playing time: 10 minutes.
- d.
Music is allowed; with or without a conductor. Must furnish own equipment.
- e.
Trophy will be award to the Group; individual trophies may be purchased
- f. First Prize: $250.00, Second Prize: $150.00, Third Prize: $100.00
Prizes sponsored by the San Francisco Accordion Club (SFAC)
- g. Winner will peform on Gala Concert
- h.
USD $ 40.00 (Ensembles: 3-7 members) USD $ 60.00 (Orchestras: 8 or more
members)
- Entry Form
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US
Championship (Senior and Junior) |
Designed
for the outstanding players who love competition and look to gain experience in International Competitions. Contestants may perform their
own choice of music but must perform at least three (3) pieces. Note: Candidates wishing to enter the Coupe Mondiale are invited to see the rules for the various categories of Coupe Mondiale qualifying competitions.
General
Information: Music must be performed by memory. The time limits are: minimum
of 15 and a maximum of 18 minutes. Entrant maybe penalized if playing
under or over the limits.
Rules
for this special competition are:
- 1.
One piece must show proficiency in use of the left hand free bass.
- 2.
One piece must be originally composed for the accordion.
- 3.
One piece must show technical virtuoso abilities.
- 4.
The age limit for the Junior category is 18 as of July 23, 2014
The age limit for the Senior category is 32
as of July 23, 2014
- 5.
Entrant may be of any nationality since it is not a qualifying category
for the Coupe Mondiale representing the United
States.
- 6.
Entry Fee: USD $45.00
Prizes
to be awarded in the Senior category:
- 1.
The First Place winner will be awarded $200.00 plus a trophy and a certificate.
- 2.
The Second Place winner will be awarded $100.00 plus a trophy and a
certificate.
Prizes
to be awarded in the Junior category:
- 1.
The First Place winner will be awarded $150.00 plus a trophy and a certificate.
- 2.
The Second Place winner will be awarded $75.00 plus a trophy and a
certificate.
Entry
Form: Official Entry Form in .pdf format |
ATG
Festival Competitions (Solo, Duet and Groups) |
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The ATG will hold competitions in various categories and age groups in the
following categories:
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Solo |
Duet |
- Standard
- Open
- Original
- Ethnic/Folk
- Polka
- Jazz
- Pop
- Evaluation
- Adult
Hobby
- Digital
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- Open
- Polka
- Adult
Hobby
- Evaluation
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Ensembles |
Orchestras |
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Individual
Competition Information Pages and Entry Forms |
Please complete your entry form, include your payment and mail to:
Betty Jo Simon
10349 Century Lane,
Overland Park, KS 66215
Phone: 913-888-4706
E-mail: betty@bettyjosimon.com
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