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The 22nd Annual Nathaniel Patch Competition
The Bluegrass Area Music Teachers Association Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Singletary Center for the Arts, University of Kentucky 405 Rose Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40506 |
Competition General Information
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Eligibility:
1. Any elementary, middle, or high school age student is invited to participate. 2. Immediate past Nathaniel Patch Award Winner will not be eligible to enter the next year. 3. Entrant’s program must meet requirements as set forth under “Repertoire” section below. 4. All registrations and fees must be entered online or postmarked by Saturday, February 22, 2020. Late registrations will be accepted until Saturday, March 7, 2020 with an additional charge of $15. Classifications: Elementary A: Pre-school through 3rd grade Elementary B: 4th grade through 5th grade Middle School: 6th grade through 8th grade High School: 9th grade through 12th grade Adjudication: 1. One or more judges shall evaluate each participant. 2. The BAMTA Competition Committee shall choose the judge(s). 3. All music submitted to the judge(s) shall be original scores. Photocopies and computer-generated music will not be accepted. Failure to abide by this rule will result in the participant’s disqualification. 4. The decision of the judge(s) will be final. Winners’ Recital: 1. Winners of first, second, and third place in each classification will choose one of their competition works as their performance selection for the recital. Please indicate your selection on the registration form. 2. The recital will be held following the conclusion of the competition. All winners are requested to perform their chosen selection. Prizes: 1. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each classification, and trophies will be presented to the first place winners. 2. The Nathaniel Patch Award and Plaque for Most Outstanding Musicianship will be presented to the most outstanding high school participant. All awards will be presented at the Winners’ Recital. Registration Fees: Regular Late
(postmarked by 2/22/2020) (postmarked by 3/7/2020) Elementary A and Elementary B $45 $60 Middle School and High School $55 $70 |
All fees are non-refundable. Please make checks payable to: Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition.
Repertoire:
1. Participants must perform two memorized, original solo works for the piano. Participants must not perform their own compositions or any simplifications or arrangements.
2. The two pieces must be of contrasting style and of equal difficulty.
3. Each piece must be selected from a different period, i.e. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary. One movement or individual dance within a larger work is considered as one selection. A prelude and fugue, however, may be entered as one or two pieces.
4. Elementary A pieces must be at least 12 measures in length. For Elementary B and higher, pieces must be at least 16 measures in length. Beginning with Elementary B, pieces must be at least 16 measures in length.
5. Repeats should not be taken.
6. All repertoire selections will be screened and approved for performance by the Competition Committee. No exceptions to the above rules will be allowed; the Committee's decision is final.
7. The judges may stop a performer at any time after 8 minutes for Elementary A and B, and after 12 minutes for Middle School and High School classifications.
2. The two pieces must be of contrasting style and of equal difficulty.
3. Each piece must be selected from a different period, i.e. Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary. One movement or individual dance within a larger work is considered as one selection. A prelude and fugue, however, may be entered as one or two pieces.
4. Elementary A pieces must be at least 12 measures in length. For Elementary B and higher, pieces must be at least 16 measures in length. Beginning with Elementary B, pieces must be at least 16 measures in length.
5. Repeats should not be taken.
6. All repertoire selections will be screened and approved for performance by the Competition Committee. No exceptions to the above rules will be allowed; the Committee's decision is final.
7. The judges may stop a performer at any time after 8 minutes for Elementary A and B, and after 12 minutes for Middle School and High School classifications.
Applications:
Applications for participants may be made online or mailed. The Competition Committee will review all entries in order to ensure adherence to the requirements of this event. Participants will be notified by email of their performance time and the time of the Winners’ Recital after all entries have been received and processed. Submission of application materials will constitute permission to use student’s name and likeness for publicity and promotional materials. Please direct any questions to May Man (859-276-2845) or Nancy Stelter (NLStelter@gmail.com).
Mailed Applications
Please include:
1) Completed Application Form--must include at least one email address and one phone number
2) Registration Fee
Mailed applications will not be considered to be complete until payment of fees is received. Please make checks payable to: Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition. Payment of fees must be postmarked by February 22, 2020 or March 7, 2020 for late registrations with an additional $15 late fee. Please remember to include a check for the correct amount for late registrations.
Please mail completed, signed registration form and fees to:
Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition
c/o Nancy Stelter
606 Gingermill Lane
Lexington, KY 40509-1919
Mailed Applications
Please include:
1) Completed Application Form--must include at least one email address and one phone number
2) Registration Fee
Mailed applications will not be considered to be complete until payment of fees is received. Please make checks payable to: Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition. Payment of fees must be postmarked by February 22, 2020 or March 7, 2020 for late registrations with an additional $15 late fee. Please remember to include a check for the correct amount for late registrations.
Please mail completed, signed registration form and fees to:
Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition
c/o Nancy Stelter
606 Gingermill Lane
Lexington, KY 40509-1919
Online Applications
Online applications will not be considered to be complete until payment of fees is received. Please make checks payable to: Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition. Payment of fees must be postmarked to the above address by February 22, 2020 or March 7, 2020 for late registrations with a additional $15 fee. Please remember to include a check for the correct amount for late registrations.
Online applications will not be considered to be complete until payment of fees is received. Please make checks payable to: Nathaniel Patch Piano Competition. Payment of fees must be postmarked to the above address by February 22, 2020 or March 7, 2020 for late registrations with a additional $15 fee. Please remember to include a check for the correct amount for late registrations.