RULES
GENERAL RULES
IN-PERSON COMPETITION:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
3605 84th Ave SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Repertoire changes PERMITTED until April 15th, 2025.
In the event that the pianist cannot participate, no refunds will be issued for any reason, except medical emergency. Proof of hospital visit or physician's note will be required.
This competition will be divided into several groups based on age. There is no minimum age or maximum age to participate. Awards will be merit based. Students may enter for DIFFERENT categories, (sonatinas, sonatas, rondos, variations), but must apply and pay separately as separate applications.
Student will NOT be eligible for prize if music is not memorized or if music is not provided to the adjudicators. Appropriate performance attire is required—no T-shirts, jeans, sweat pants, shorts, or flip-flops.
CATEGORIES
Sonatinas, Sonatas, Rondos, Fantasies, Variations: Any composer, one or more movements of the SAME piece, within the time limit. Original 4-hand Sonatina works written by the composer are also permitted. No cuts permitted. Repeats may be omitted. Variations must be performed as it appears in order of the piece until time limit is reached. Music must be performed memorized.
MUSIC POLICY:
All entrants MUST present music to the adjudicator in following forms:
-Books
-Purchased downloads
-Public Domain downloads
BINDERS AND FOLDERS:
3 ring binder or presentation folder must be used if music books are not used. No loose papers. Please make sure measure rows are numbered. Failure to do this will result in disqualification.
LIVE RECORDING POLICY:
A video recording area will be designated for parents who wish to record their child. You may only record your own child and no one else. Disqualification will apply for violators.
REGISTRATION FEES
REGISTRATION FEES:
Division 1
8 and under. Total playing time cannot exceed 5 minutes. Registration Fee: $65
Division 2
9-10 years. Total playing time cannot exceed 6 minutes. Registration Fee: $70
Division 3
11 to 12 years. Total playing time cannot exceed 7 minutes. Registration Fee: $75
Division 4
13 to 14 years. Total playing time cannot exceed 8 minutes. Registration Fee: $80
Division 5
15 to 16 years. Total playing time cannot exceed 9 minutes. Registration Fee: $85
Division 6
17 years and older. Total playing time cannot exceed 10 minutes. Registration Fee: $90
NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER REGISTRATION.
ALL pianists will written feedback from the adjudicator. Downloadable Certificate of Participation will be given to all participating teachers to give to their student(s).
PRIZES
Personalized Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals for exceptional performances.
Medals will be available for pickup by your teacher at Classic Pianos, Bellevue, WA between June 1-June 30, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Out of town winners will receive Virtual Medals. We do not land mail medals. A virtual medal is a PDF Certificate which will include the winner's name. Suitable for printing at home and framing.
IMPORTANT:
All results are final. Participants, their families and their teachers may not consult with any of the adjudicators prior, during and after the competition with ANY matter pertaining to this competition. Violators will be disqualified immediately and will not be admitted to future Sonafest and other Pacific Competitions.
