The 2nd International Piano Festival in Vancouver by People with Disabilities 2009
(former Piano Paralympics)
III. Eligibility & Application Process
I.P.F.D has separate categories; Courses A & B. Both of them are for the pianists with disabilities; however, their goals are different. Course A is a competition, where the contestants are to play the compulsory piece of music, while Course B is a stage where pianists will play the works of their own choice within a given time to enjoy their performances with the audience.
In either course, the applicants will be eliminated by the Committee of I.P.F.D in accordance with their performances as well as regional fairness, and will be the finalists to perform on the stage in Vancouver, Canada from September 30 to October 4, 2009.
1.Musical Instrument
Piano(Solo, or ensemble is also acceptable, however the Applicant is of main focus, meaning work must reflect the piano as center attention).
2.Qualification
Participates with disabilities who has a great love for music. IPFD welcomes piano players of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds.
3.Applicaiton
Please use an attached application form. And send it with other documents necessary as below and a self addressed envelope for return mail.
4.Application Material
(1)Audition video tape
Please send a Video tape (NTSC-format) or a DVD of your recent performance. Repertoire of your choice. (20 minutes maximum)
(2) Two photographs for printed program (picture postcard size)
(3)Medical certification
If possible, please, attach a medical certification of the disability by your medical provider. Also you may wish to write about your disability on a separate sheet.
(4)A copy of passport (the page with your photo) and enclose a copy of the receipt.
5.Application Fee
(1)The 1st round-30US$
Wire transfer the fee from the bank when you mail the documents. Please send the payment by wire transfer to the bank account of Committee of I.P.F.D
(2)The 2nd round-US$150 per course.
(3)Wire transfer the fee from the bank when you mail the document
6.Expenditure
Responsibility of the individual.
7.Application　
Accepted from December 1st 2008, Closed April 31st 2009.
8.The First Round
Course A
When the number of applicants exceeds the quota, participants may be chosen inconsideration of the regional fairness and the time limits for the judgment as well as the materials submitted by the applicants.
Course B
Basically, participants will be decided in order of application in individual countries. When the number of applicants exceeds the quota, participants may be chosen inconsideration of the regional fairness and the time limits for the judgment as well as the materials submitted by the applicants.
* Details on the courses, compulsory and the Final Round are in the following section.
9.Others
(1)Application fee and material are nonreturnable with any reason.
(2) Committee of I.P.F.D will try to arrange staying in guest home, if enough volunteers become available. Please contact us if you would like to be placed in a guest home.
(3)Applicants who require a Visa for entry into Canada, please contact the Committee of I.P.F.D.
(4)As for the disease and the accident traveling and while staying, it is one's own responsibilities.
(5) Special financial aid . If the participant is unable to pay the expenses, they can take support by the Committee of I.P.F.D. in the next condition. (round-trip economy air ticket + 6 nights accommodation at the Hotel. One caretaker is also possible. If it is necessary. ) a. One Participant per each country. b. and has been recommended by a culture/welfare organization or by an institute of music in his/her country. c. and was approved by the Committee of I.P.F.D.
