2006 Application Procedure

Young Artists Program: June 2 – 25

Performers (must be aged 30 or younger on June 1, 2006)

1. Completed application form and a nonrefundable $75 application fee.

2. Recent recordings of a minimum of three works, solo and/or concerto, representing different styles. Portions of works may be used (e.g. one movement of a sonata). A chamber piece, with or without ensemble, must be included if you wish to participate in chamber music. IMPORTANT - BOTH video and audio recordings should be sent. The repertoire on both recordings may be the same or different. If it is not possible to make both video and audio recording it is acceptable to submit only one, provided that an explanation letter is included. Acceptance as a performer also depends heavily on the quality of the recordings, therefore DVDs and CDs are preferred over videotapes and cassettes. Both American NTSC and European PAL systems are acceptable. Please do not send original copies. PianoTexas is not responsible for returning any of the recordings.

3. Letter of recommendation from current teacher and/or another distinguished musician.

4. List of repertoire in the order of preference for the master classes. You may list as many works as you wish, but a minimum of four is required. Do not list any pieces that are not ready for performance from memory.

5. Choice of complete concerto - select from Concerto Repertoire.

5. Optional - choice of chamber music – select from Chamber Music Repertoire.

6. Biography, including achievements, names of teachers, and hobbies.

Amateurs Program: June 2 – 11

Performers

1. Completed application form and a nonrefundable $75 application fee.

2. Good quality recording of one or more pieces of contrasting style, solo and/or concerto. Portions of works may be used, e.g. one movement of a sonata. Recordings may be in the form of videotape (both American NTSC and European PAL systems are acceptable), CD, or DVD. Please do not send original copies. PianoTexas is not responsible for returning any of the recordings.

3. Optional - choice of concerto, one movement - select from Concerto Repertoire.

4. Repertoire you wish to play in the master class.

5. Biography and hobbies.

Teachers Program: June 19 – 25

Performers

1. Completed application form and a nonrefundable $75 application fee .

2. Good quality recording of one or more pieces of your choice, either solo or concerto. Portions of works may be used, e.g. one movement of a sonata. Recordings may be in the form of videotape (both American NTSC and European PAL systems are acceptable), CD, or DVD. Please do not send original copies. PianoTexas is not responsible for returning any of the recordings.

3. Repertoire you wish to play in the master class.

4. Biography, including achievements, and hobbies.

Active and General Observers of all programs (no age limit)

1. Completed application form and a nonrefundable $40 application fee.

2. List of repertoire you have been studying during the last two years (for Active Observers only).

Application Deadlines

Performers

March 6, 2006, postmarked (U.S.A. and Canada)

March 1, 2006, postmarked (overseas)

Active Observers

April 17, 2006, postmarked

General Observers

May 15, 2006, postmarked

PianoTexas International Academy & Festival
TCU Box 297456
Fort Worth, TX 76129
Tel: 817.257.7456
Fax: 817.257.0178
E-mail: info-pianotexas@tcu.edu

For credit card payment, you may send application by fax.

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