Artist International Music & Dance Association

Music Competition 2006

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to young musicians of any nationality between the ages of 16-36

APPLICATION

The final date Nov.1^st 2006

DOCUMENTS

a) Recent photograph

b) Resume

c) $75USD Entry fee payable to Artist International Music & Dance Association

d) Residents outside the Toronto area may provide a tape containing three contrasting pieces that best represent the abilities of the applicant

Send all documents to: 

Artist International Music & Dance Association

3025 Kennedy Road , Unit 9

Scarborough ON M1V 1S3

416-260-1882

torontoschoolofmusic@canada.com

DIVISIONS

Three (3) winners will be announced in each of four (4) divisions: voice, piano, strings, and woodwinds.

REPERTOIRE

Competitors in each division must perform three pieces in contrasting styles.

One piece must be selected from three of the following eras: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. Vocalists are recommended to represent three different genres in their selections including (but not limited to) opera, oratorio, and lieder.

The semi- finals and finals will be held in Toronto , Ontario from Nov.3-10, 2006.  The jury consists of eminent musicians from the musical world representing many different countries.  The winners of the competition, and selected finalists, will participate in a public concert on the last date of the competition at the CBC  Center

PRIZES

First prize winners of each division will be awarded a grant of $$8,000*

Second prize winners of each division will be awarded a grant of $5,000*

Third prize winners of each division will be awarded a grant of $3,000*

All finalists will receive a grant of $500*

* All grants must be used at the Toronto School of Music Canada

For Further Information Please Contact:

Artist International Music & Dance Association
3025 Kennedy Road, Unit 9

Scarborough ON M1V 1S3

Tel: (416) 260-1882

FAX: (416) 260-9997

Internet: torontoschoolofmusic@canada.com