RULES AND PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

PURPOSE

The Colibri Instrumental Competition gives young musicians an opportunity to perform before a live audience and professional jury, gain stage experience, build confidence, and continue developing as musicians.

Practice builds technique. Performance builds musicians.

COMPETITION FORMAT

The competition is held in one live round at:

Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046

The event is open to the public.

AGE GROUPS

Up to 8 years
9–11 years
12–14 years
15–18 years

Age is determined as of the competition date.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Piano
String Instruments

Solo performers and duos are welcome.

REPERTOIRE

Each participant must prepare two contrasting selections from different musical periods or styles, such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary.

Solo repertoire must be performed from memory.

Selections should be appropriate for the participant’s age and level of musical preparation.

PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS

Maximum total time for both selections:

Up to 8: 5 minutes
9–11: 7 minutes
12–14: 10 minutes
15–18: 12 minutes

Participants are not required to use the full allotted time.

PREPARATORY CATEGORY

The Preparatory Category is available for beginning solo students with approximately 1 to 1½ years of formal instrumental study, regardless of age.

Repertoire should be appropriate to the participant’s current level.

Registration Fee: $50

REGISTRATION FEES

Solo: $100
Includes two selections.

Duo: $50 per participant
Includes two selections.

Preparatory Solo: $50

All registration fees are non-refundable.

JURY

Participants are evaluated by experienced music professionals and educators.

Evaluation may include:

Technical preparation
Accuracy and rhythm
Tone quality
Musical expression
Interpretation
Stage presence
Overall artistic impression

The participant’s age and level of musical development are taken into consideration.

The jury’s decisions are final.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Registration and payment must be completed online through the official Colibri Instrumental Competition website.

Payment may be made by PayPal or credit card.

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Submission of a registration form confirms acceptance of the Competition Rules and Participation Guidelines.