How to Apply
Application
Submit an application form via online
If you are unable to attend a live audition, you may send us a video file (mov, avi, mp4) or youtube link. After submitting a complete application form you will be invited to play at the live audition. Individual times will be notified two weeks prior to the audition date.
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Rules and Regulations
Application
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When applying for more than one competition, category or instrument, each requires a separate application form and fee.
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It is your responsibility to check the deadlines for application forms and Video file (mov, avi, mp4) /YouTube link submissions.
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Applications or submissions will not be accepted after late deadline.
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The age is determined by the day of the audition.
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All fees are non refundable.
Audition
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Bring one original copy of your music.
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Time limitation is 10 minutes for both audition and performance. Due to time constraints, contestants may be asked to stop at any time.
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Contestants should arrive 15 minutes before the audition time. Please do not be earlier than 15 minutes due to lack of warm-up space.
Recital
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No recital fee for the 1st place winners but mandatory Live Performance Copyright Fee will be required ($100).
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Recital fee for 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention Winners is $280.
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Rehearsal schedules with CNJ orchestra for the concerto competition winners will be announced individually through e-mail.
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There is NO CHANGING of piece from the live audition/Video file/YouTube to the recital(s) under any circumstances.
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Any form of recording is prohibited at both venues, Merkin Hall and Bruno Walter Auditorium. Copyright © 2020 by Camerata New Jersey. All rights reserved. Photos and videos are protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting copying, distribution and decompilation.
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Performance time limit is 10 minutes. There is an extended performance time fee of $100 per minute.
Repertoire Requirements
Concerto
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One movement only (for audition & recital).
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All auditions must be performed from memory with no exception.
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Repertoire must gain approval from us. Please contact before apply.
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There is NO CHANGING of piece from the live audition/Video file/YouTube to the recital(s) under any circumstances.
Solo
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No arranged music.
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Applicant may choose one piece from the standard repertoire (baroque, classical, romantic or contemporary) for the live audition or Video file/YouTube.
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One movement of a sonata could be accepted as one piece.
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All auditions must be performed from memory with the exception of contemporary pieces (post 1960 - present), chamber music and sonata pieces (except piano sonata)
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No repeats should be taken at either audition or recital.
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There is NO CHANGING of piece from the live audition/Video file/YouTube to the recital(s) under any circumstances.
Ensemble
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Ensemble category: Limit of 8 people per group.
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Concerto two or more category: Limit of 4 people per group.
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There is NO CHANGING of piece from the live audition/Video file/YouTube to the recital(s) under any circumstances.
Accompanist
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Participants must bring their own accompanist to both audition and recital.
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A hire list of local accompanists will be provided via e-mail once requested.
Travel Expenses
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Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.