2010 Steinway Society Piano Competition Divisions & Amp Rules
Are you a young pianist looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent and compete with others? The 2010 Steinway Society Piano Competition might just be what you are looking for. The competition offers excellent opportunities for young, talented pianists to gain recognition and compete with others in their age group. In this article, we will take a closer look at the different divisions and rules of the competition.
Divisions
The 2010 Steinway Society Piano Competition offers four different divisions:
- Junior Division - up to age 10
- Intermediate Division - ages 11-14
- Senior Division - ages 15-18
- Collegiate Division - ages 19-26
Each division has its own set of rules and guidelines that must be followed for participation in the competition. These will be discussed in detail below.
Rules
Junior Division
The Junior Division is open to young pianists up to age 10. The competition requires participants to play three pieces from different musical periods, such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary pieces. Each piece should not exceed three minutes in length. The total performance time should not exceed 10 minutes. Memorization of the pieces is mandatory. Participants will be judged on their technical proficiency, musicality, and stage presence.
Intermediate Division
The Intermediate Division is open to pianists aged 11-14. Contestants are required to play three pieces from different musical periods, such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary pieces. The pieces should not exceed five minutes in length each, and the total performance time should not exceed 15 minutes. Memorization of the pieces is mandatory. Participants will be evaluated on their technical proficiency, musicality, and stage presence.
Senior Division
The Senior Division is open to pianists aged 15-18. Participants are required to play four pieces from different musical periods, such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Contemporary pieces. The pieces should not exceed six minutes each, and the total performance time should not exceed 25 minutes. Memorization of the pieces is mandatory. Participants will be evaluated on their technical proficiency, musicality, and stage presence.
Collegiate Division
The Collegiate Division is open to pianists aged 19-26. The competition requires participants to play four pieces from different musical periods, such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary pieces. Each piece should not exceed eight minutes in length, and the total performance time should not exceed 30 minutes. Memorization of the pieces is mandatory. Participants will be judged on their technical proficiency, musicality, and stage presence.
Conclusion
The 2010 Steinway Society Piano Competition offers an excellent opportunity for young, talented pianists to showcase their skills and gain recognition. With four different divisions catering to different age groups, the competition provides a fair platform for participants to compete with others in their age group. Participants will be judged on their technical proficiency, musicality, and stage presence. For more information on the competition, including registration and submission guidelines, visit the official Steinway Society website.