The VanBach International Music Competition is open to every musician from all over the world in the classical categories of Piano, Strings, Voice, Winds, Brass, Conducting, Composition & Chamber Music. 

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 New Category : 00. Creative Video

Free choice of 1 piece only. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

Examples of "creative" videos include, but are not limited to:

• An MV that presents your visual storytelling skills.

• A multi-track performance showcasing your exceptional talent.

• Your music performance synchronized with video footage featuring images, artwork, or illustrations created by you.

• Your music performance along with your imaginative video creations.

The Winners in this 00. category will receive an additional Beeffie Art & Music Awards e-certificate, and will be listed on the Beeffie Creative Musical Artists page.

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01. Prodigy (Age 7 and younger)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 7 minutes.

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02. Junior (Age 8-10)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 7 minutes.

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03. Youth (Age 11-13)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

 

04. Young Artist (Age 14-17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 12 minutes.

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05. Advanced (Age 18-22)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

 

06. Professional (No age limit)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 20 minutes.

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07. Baroque A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written in the Baroque period. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

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08. Classical A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written in the Classical period. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

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09. Romantic A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written in the Romantic period. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

 

10. Modern A (Under Age 17) / B (Over Age 17)

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written after the year 1900. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

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11. Own composition

Free choice of 1 or more pieces written by candidates themselves. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes.

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12. Duo Performance

Open to all instrumental duos, or piano 4 hands. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes, 1 or more pieces.

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13. Chamber Group

Open to chamber group of 3-10 players. ​Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes, 1 or more pieces.

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14. National Music

Open to traditional/national instruments/singing styles in different countries. Video duration: no longer than 15 minutes, 1 or more pieces.

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15. Concerto

Free choice of 1 movement, or a whole concerto. Video duration: no longer than 30 minutes Concerto can be accompanied by orchestra/piano/audio.

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16. Sonata

1 or 1 movement of a sonata. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

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17. Etude

Free choice of 1 Etude. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

 

18. Musical theatre

Free choice of 1 or more pieces. Video duration: no longer than 10 minutes.

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19. Film/Game music

Free choice of 1 work created by the candidate.

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The competition age is determined by the candidate's age on the day of the application deadline. 

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Requirement FAQ

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Q: Do I need to show my hand in the video?

A: For instrumentalists, the hands and face of the performer must be visible in the video; For singers, the face of the performer must be visible; This requirement does not apply to composers.

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Q: Can I use Audio background for accompaniment if I can't find an accompanist? 

A:​ Yes, you can use the audio background music for accompaniment.

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Q: Can I use the same piece/video for multiple categories?

A: Yes. As long as the chosen piece meets the requirement of the categories.

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Q: Can I have several pieces in one link? Can there be a gap between the pieces?

You can send only one link to your performance, it can include several pieces, pauses are allowed. This means if you are willing to submit a few small pieces, you can combine them into a longer video.

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Q: Can I play more instruments in one video?

A: You can only play one musical instrument for each application. An additional musical instrument will need to be submitted as another application.

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Q: If I am a composer, can I submit my piece performed by other performers?

A: Yes.

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