ONLINE PRELIMINARY ROUNDS — SOLO & CONCERTO DIVISIONS
SOLO DIVISION
The International Keyboard Odyssiad® Competition, Solo Division, is open to three age groups (age as of June 15, 2024):
Level A (13 and under): minimum of 10 minutes, maximum of 12 minutes
Level B (14-18): minimum of 12 minutes, maximum of 15 minutes
Level C Young Artist (19-35): minimum of 15 minutes, maximum of 20 minutes
Online Preliminary Round auditions require uploading a video as part of the application by the deadline of June 15, 2024.
Repertoire requirements:
Free choice of solo piano repertoire (two to three pieces) selected from two or more stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or 20th-21st century stylistic periods). The styles of the pieces performed should be varied to reflect the abilities of the performer. All music performed must be played from memory. Because different judges are used for each round, the same repertoire may be used for each progressive round. If the Odyssiad® Competition participant wants to change the repertoire in any round, the change must be noted on the original application form where the Preliminary Round repertoire is listed. No repertoire changes are permitted after June 15, 2024.
Submit:
Current biography (maximum 150 words) in a WORD document file (.doc, .docx).
One (1) color photograph (headshot) uploaded as a HI-RES 300dpi JPEG file.
Repertoire list with timings (composer, title of piece, exact timing) uploaded as a WORD file. If changing repertoire for different rounds, please list repertoire with timings for each progressive round.
Performance video recorded within the past twelve (12) months showing hands and face of applicant. Caution: Upload the online video as early as possible to avoid last-minute difficulties in the process. It is helpful to upload one movement at a time in longer sonatas or concertos, otherwise, the process can be extremely time-consuming, and you may miss the deadline for entry.
Application Fee: Solo Competition Division ($150 USD); Concerto Competition Division ($150 USD). If entering BOTH Solo and Concerto Divisions ($250). (See more information regarding accompanist fees in the Concerto requirements listed below.).
Time limits:
Refer to the following age levels for video time limits for online auditions. These time limits are also the time limits for Semifinal and Final Rounds of the competition.
Level A (13 and under): minimum of 10 minutes, maximum of 12 minutes
Level B (14-18): minimum of 12 minutes, maximum of 15 minutes
Level C Young Artist (19-35): minimum of 15 minutes, maximum of 20 minutes
The judges will not view videos exceeding the maximum time limit. Videos must show the hands and face of the applicant at all times and must have been recorded within the previous twelve (12) months of the application deadline. NO EDITING of an individual work is permitted in submitted videos.
Judging the Online Preliminary Round:
For the Online Preliminary Round, a team of judges will evaluate each performance for technical and artistic merit using the IKOF scoring sheet. Competitors with the highest scores will progress to the live Semifinal Round in Fort Collins, Colorado.
CONCERTO DIVISIONS
The Odyssiad® Concerto Competition has two divisions: Single Movement Division for ages 18 and under, and Complete Concerto Division for ages up to and including age 35 (age as of June 15, 2024).
Single Movement Division:
Repertoire requirement for the Single-Movement Division (ages 18 and under): One complete movement from the standard repertoire with either second piano or orchestral accompaniment. All music must be played from memory.
No changes in concerto repertoire may be made after June 15, 2024.
One winner will be chosen to perform the single movement with the Fort Collins Health and Wellness Community Orchestra during the 2024-2025 season.
Complete Concerto Division:
Repertoire requirement for the Complete Concerto Division (age up to and including 35): A complete concerto from the standard repertoire with second piano or orchestral accompaniment. All music must be played from memory.
No changes in concerto repertoire may be made after June 15, 2024.
One winner will be chosen to perform the complete concerto with the Boulder Symphony during the 2024-2025 season with Devin Patrick Hughes conducting.
Submit:
Current biography (maximum 150 words) in a WORD document file (.doc, .docx).
One (1) color photograph (headshot) uploaded as a HI-RES 300dpi JPEG file.
Repertoire list with timings in a WORD document file (.doc, .docx). Include name of composer, title of work, list of movements, and all timings.
Performance Video. Single-Movement Division: Upload performance video of single movement. Complete Concerto Division: Upload performance video of complete concerto. Video must be recorded within the past twelve (12) months showing hands and face of applicant. Caution: Upload the online video as early as possible to avoid last minute difficulties in the process. It is helpful to upload one movement at a time in longer sonatas or concertos, otherwise, the process can be extremely time-consuming, and you may miss the deadline for entry.
Application Fee: Solo Competition Division ($150 USD); Concerto Competition Divisions ($150 USD); If entering BOTH Solo and Concerto Divisions ($250). Concerto applicants must provide their own accompanist for online preliminary rounds, but may choose to use an Official Staff Accompanist for a $50 fee (Single Movement Concerto) and $100 fee (Complete Concerto), if selected for the Semifinal and Final Rounds. The accompanist fee must be paid at the registration table before the Semifinal Round. See accompanist requirements below.
Time Limit:
Video submissions for the online auditions must contain the entire movement or entire concerto; however, judges may limit their viewing to 25 minutes. (Long orchestral introductions and interludes may be reduced, but any solo performance changes or omissions are not allowed.)
Videos must show the hands and face of applicant at all times and must be recorded within the previous twelve (12) months of the application submission.
NO EDITING of an individual movement is permitted in submitted videos. Time limit for the Semifinal Round is also 25 minutes, but the complete concerto is allowed for the Final Round.
Judging the Online Preliminary Round:
For the Online Preliminary Round, a team of judges will evaluate each performance for technical and artistic merit using the IKOF scoring sheet. Competitors with the highest scores will progress to the live Semifinal Round in Fort Collins, Colorado.
