The 2nd International Piano Festival in Vancouver by People with Disabilities 2009
(former Piano Paralympics)
IV. Courses & Requirements
There are two courses (categories), Course A and Course B. You may apply for either course and it is possible to participate in both Course A and B. However the applicants must prepare different piece for each entry. Also it is necessary to pay the application fee for both courses.
1. Course A
1st Round:
Audition by Video Tape
Please send a Video Tape (VHS-NTSC) or a DVD of your recent performance. Repertoire of your choice (20 minutes maximum).
Deadline: March 30, 2009
Applicants will be notified by mail and fax by May 31,2009.
2nd Round:
Prepare a 5 ~10 minutes arrangement on the piano (either arranged by yourself or others) based on the traditional old Canadian melody "Vive le Canadienne" (see below for the music theme)
Please submit the arranged score to the Committee of I.P.F.D.
Deadline: July 31, 2009
Perform: September 30 Christ Church,-October 4, 2009 Chan Center
All copyright will be reserved with the Committee of I.P.F.D.
Final Round Oct 4:
Open the Public. The Following prize are awarded to the winners in A-course based on the arrangements and performances of "Vive le Canadienne"
Prize:
| 1st | Gold medal with cash prize of US$3,000 |
| 2nd | Silver medal with cash prize of US$1,500 |
| 3rd | Bronze medal with cash prize of US$1,000 |
| 4th | Crystal award with cash prize of US$500 |
| 5th | Maple award with cash prize of US$300 |
2. Course B
To achieve as much fairness as possible during the I.P.F.D., each applicant will be placed into a group of similar disabilities ,They shall perform in one of the categories listed bellow:
Section A: Mental retardation
Section B: Limbs impairments
Section C: Visual Impairments
Section
D: Hearing Impairment and or Communication Impairment
Section E: Divelopmental Disabilities
Section F: Plural Disabilities Please indicate which section your disability falls into
1st Round:
Audition by Video Tape or DVD.
Please send a video tape (NTSC-format) or DVD of your recent performance. Repertory of your choice(5 ~10 minutes).
In the course B, applicants may perform more than one work within the time frame. If the applicants may wish to perform with a small ensemble, the applicants must be of central focus.
All expenditures are on your own.
Deadline: March 30, 2009 Applicants will be notified in the mail and fax by May 31, 09
Final Round:
Open the Public.
Applicants from Section A, Section B, Section E are to perform their pieces on Sep, 30, ~ October 03, 2009
Applicants from Section C, Section D on October 1, ~Oct, 03 2009.
Note:
Special equipment, any additional usage methods, or supplementary tools (in extra pedal, accompanied by tape, etc.) applied to and around the piano must be reported to the Committee of I.P.F.D beforehand. Each applications must prepare on their own in regards to self preparation, transportation, installation, and etc.
The following prizes are awarded to the candidates of each category in Course B based on their performances.
Candidates may be awarded more than one prize.
a - Originality Prize (Criteria: the expressions and methods of playing are original)
b - Technical Prize (Criteria: High skill level in the technical aspects)
c - Effort Prize (Criteria: Sincere effort)
d - Artistic Prize (Prize for artistry)
e - High achievement prize (medical disability in account)
f - Special prize (Criteria: To be given to a candidate chosen by the Jury)
Response forms made by the audience will be presented to all participants.
All prize-winner's future musical activities shall be supported by the "the Committee of I.P.F.D."
Canadian melody "Vive le Canadienne" (Click to play.)
