OBJECTIVE
(1) This Guitar Competition is designed for young classical guitarists in Thailand and ASEAN countries of those young talents around the neighbourhood who would like to challenge themselves in a very competitive environment. We invite all talented youth to demonstrate their potential during this contest.
(2) The contest provides an educational opportunity for all contestants irrespective of gender and nationality.
(3) We are committed to equal rights, equal opportunities to all contestants and the contest is conducted without regard to race, gender, national origin, personal attitude and religion.
(4) It is a platform for all aspiring young talents of both Thai and various nationalities.
(5) We are seeking for young talents who possess both technical and interpretative abilities.
TWO CATEGORIES: AGE LIMITS
Group A: Age 13-16 and below
1st Prize: A Classical Guitar (valued 25,000 baht) by Almansa as a Gift plus Trophy and Gold Medal Certificate
2nd Prize: 5,000 Baht plus Trophy and Silver Medal Certificate 3rd Prize: 3,000 Baht plusTrophy and Bronze Medal Certificate
Group B: Age 17-20 and older
1st Prize: A Classical Guitar (valued 35,000 baht) by Wiroon Songbundit as a Gift plus Trophy and Gold Medal Certificate
2nd Prize: 6,000 Baht plus Trophy and Silver Medal Certificate 3rd Prize: 4,000 Baht plus Trophy and Bronze Medal Certificate
TIME SCHEDULES
Group A: Sunday, 18th August 2019 (Group A Competition) Starts at 11 am Group B: Monday, 19th August 2019 (Group B Competition) Starts at 10 am
REPERTOIRES OF PERFORMANCES
This is a single-round competition both Group
A and Group B will get to perform only once. The result will be announced in the end of the
program of each group
Group A (Age 13-16 and below)
Group A (Age 16 and below, born after August 18th, 2006): The competitor must play a classical guitar piece(s) that not to exceed 8-10 minutes total.
Competitor is able to select free repertoire choice but, the repertoire choice should be in the same level of difficulty as intermediate and advance repertoire below:
Example of Composers and Repertoires (Intermediate Repertoire Choices)
-If one competes more than one category application, the different programs are needed- -Free Choices are permitted but must be approved by organizing Committee-
Group B (Age 17-20 and older)
Group B (No age limits but must be older than 17, Born after August 19th, 2002) : The competitor must play a classical guitar piece(s) that not to exceed 10-12 minutes total.
Competitor is able to select free repertoire choice but, the repertoire choice should be in the same level of difficulty as intermediate and advance repertoire below:
-If one competes more than one category application, the different programs are needed- -Free Choices are permitted but must be approved by organizing Committee-
JUDGING CRITERIA
Performers will be judged on the following:
• Program
• Technique
• Interpretation/Style
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration Fee for both (Group A and Group B) is priced as listed below for foreign applicant
Registration: 2,000 Baht or USD.65 (by June 30, 2019) Registration: 2.500 Baht or USD.80 (by June 30, 2019)
Each Contestant will receive two complimentary tickets to attend Jury members concert on Monday, 19th November 2019@ 6:30 pm at Siam Ratchada Auditorium
Application Form :In order to participate at this prestigious THE ARTS OF CLASSICAL GUITAR COMPETITION 2019 , Bangkok those who apply need to fill in the following form and registration fee by EMS to the address: D & M Music Studio Address: 467 Soi Mahathai 2 Ladprao 130 Road Klongchan Bangkapi Bangkok 10240 THAILAND
Email: mongkolchayasirisobhon@gmail.com (Fees are payable by bank transfer or by cashier cheque, of which the information are given onto the registration form.) or transfer to D & M Music Studio @ SCB No. 078-2-08575-8 and photo copy to mongkolchayasirisobhon@gmail.com
For any related question, do not hesitate to contact me at: mongkolchayasirisobhon@gmail.com
Rules and Regulations
(1) Registration fees are nonrefundable.
(2) The running order list for the competition will be sorted alphabetical
(3) The jury reserves the right not to award all the prizes as well as to interrupt the
candidates during their performance.
(4) The maximum length of the performances for Group A & B are 10 and 12 minutes
respectively.
(5) The candidates from oversea must cover their own transportation and
accommodation costs.
Download application Form