ODYSSIAD® ONLINE PRELIMINARY ROUND

SOLO
DIVISION

  • The Odyssiad® Competition Solo Division is open to three age groups (age as of June 9, 2025):

    • Level A (13 and under)

    • Level B (14-18)

    • Level C Young Artist (19-35)

    • 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 9, 2025.

    • Solo Competition Division: $150 USD

    • Concerto Competition Division: $150 USD

    • If entering BOTH Solo and Concerto Divisions: $250 USD

    • See below for accompanist fees associated with the Concerto Divisions.

    • ONLINE Preliminary Round application by the deadline: June 9, 2025

    • 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, including composer, the title of the piece, and 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 of the application deadline. Videos must show the hands and face of the applicant at all times. NO EDITING of an individual work is permitted in submitted videos.

    • Caution: Upload the online video as early as possible to avoid last-minute difficulties. 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.

  • Please refer to the following age levels for video time limits for ONLINE Auditions. These time limits also apply to the 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.

    • 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

    • Repertoire requirement: One complete movement from the standard repertoire with either second piano or orchestral accompaniment. All music must be played from memory.

    • The Grieg Concerto in A-minor and the Liszt Totentanz are not permitted in 2025.

    • No changes in concerto repertoire may be made after June 9, 2025.

    • Repertoire requirement: A complete concerto from the standard repertoire with second piano or orchestral accompaniment. All music must be played from memory.

    • The Rachmaninov 3rd Piano Concerto and the Tchaikovsky 1st are not permitted in 2025.

    • No changes in concerto repertoire may be made after June 9, 2025.

    • One winner will be chosen to perform the complete concerto with the Boulder Symphony during the 2025-2026 season with Devin Patrick Hughes conducting.

    • Solo Competition Division: $150 USD

    • Concerto Competition Division: $150 USD

    • If entering BOTH Solo and Concerto Divisions: $250 USD

    • Concerto applicants must provide their own accompanist for the ONLINE Preliminary Round. If selected for the Semifinal and Final Rounds, contestants may choose to use an Official Staff Accompanist for a $100 fee. The accompanist fee must be paid at the registration table before the Semifinal Round. See accompanist requirements.

    • ONLINE Preliminary Round application deadline: June 9, 2025

    • 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, including name of composer, title of work, list of movements, and all timings, uploaded as a WORD file.

    • Performance video of complete concerto. Video must be recorded within the past twelve (12) months of the application deadline. Videos must show the hands and face of the applicant at all times.

    • NO EDITING of an individual work is permitted in submitted videos.

    • Caution: Upload the online video as early as possible to avoid last-minute difficulties. 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • For the ONLINE Preliminary Round, a team of judges will evaluate each performance for technical and artistic merit using the ODYSSIAD® scoring sheet.

    • Competitors with the highest scores will progress to the LIVE Semifinal Round in Fort Collins, Colorado.