▪ ONLINE COMPETITION and VIDEO SUBMISSION RULES

1. Applicants can choose a movement of classical music piece and perform to the end without repeat. For Solo Competition, fast movement of standard concertos or sonatas are suggested performing up to 10 minutes. For Ensemble Competition, in addition, Arrangement of standard pieces or World Premiere pieces are acceptable up to 12 minutes. Including Cadenza is acceptable.

2. Each player for an ensemble team has to submit application individually. No return your application, score, or fee. There is $50 of late fee for submitting application after application deadline.

3. You can change your repertoire anytime even after submitting your application.

4. Accompaniment is not allowed for this year online competition. Play as solo.

5. Although we recommend memorizing the piece, it is not mandatory. You may use a music stand, not blocking your performance.

6. Please produce your video recording clearly including whole your upper body, face, both hands, bows and instruments. And additionally both feet for cello and piano. Make the best angle. Better quality makes better results.

7. No pause, stop or edit the video recording is permitted.

8. To avoid reusing or sharing the video with any other competitions, you have to verbally mention that "This is a video recording to apply 2021 Silicon Valley Music Competition." at the beginning of the recording as well as introducing your name, school grade, musical instrument and the title of the music piece followed by your performance .

9. Upload your video recording to YouTube and send us an email with the link as privacy of "UNLISTED".

10. Your YouTube video link submission is by Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:59 pm. No video can be accepted after then.

11. Please always put your name and instrument on the title of your video and email.

12. No winner might be chosen depending on performance.

13. The Grand Place players of the last year are not acceptable to apply to the same instrumental class of current year competition.

14. Any other information or consideration, please contact SVPHIL at 408.890.0335 or email to SVconductor@gmail.com.

▪ COMPETITION AWARDS

· For the competition, Grand, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honors places are chosen and given Award Certificate and Souvenir by instrumental classes in each school group.

· The Top Grand Place Winner of High School Group: Award Certificate with $200 Scholarship

· The Top Grand Place Winner of Middle School Group: Award Certificate with $100 Scholarship

· The Top Grand Place Winner of Elementary School Group: Award Certificate with $100 Scholarship

· The Top Grand Place Winner of Ensemble Category: Award Certificate with $200 Scholarship