VI Odin International Music Online Competition 2021
Application deadline 10th of January 2021
All music disciplines and ages are welcome.
Categories:
I PIANO SOLO
II STRINGS: violin, viola, cello, guitar, double bass, etc.
III WINDS: flute, clarinet, bassoon, oboe, saxophone, trombone, tuba, euphonium, French horn, etc.
IV KEYBOARDS: harpsichord, organ, accordion, etc.
V CHAMBER MUSIC: duo, trio, quintet, etc.
VI PIANO FOUR HANDS
VII VOICE: classical singing, musical theatre, pop, etc.
VIII COMPOSITION click to see the rules
Other instruments upon request
Age groups for categories I, II, III, IV
…-6 years (3 min)
7-8 years (5 min)
9-10 years (7 min)
11-12 years (8 min)
13-14 years (9 min)
15-16 years (10 min)
17-18 years (12 min)
19-22 years (13 min)
23-… years (15 min)
Age groups for V, VI, VII
...-9 (3 min)
10-14 (5 min)
15-18 (7 min)
19-22 (10 min)
23-... (13 min)
PARTICIPATION FEE
70€
COMPETITION RULES
VIDEO RULES:
The videos can be made within a two year period before the competition deadline 10.01.2021.
In the application form, it is required to specify when, where, and the occasion the recording was made.
Only unedited recordings are accepted, the video must clearly show the face and hands of the performer at all times. Separate takes between different pieces (not individual movements or set pieces) are permitted. The video can not be cut in the middle of a movement.
The video may be made at another competition. The length of the video should not exceed the time limit as stated in the age group requirements.
The video must be uploaded to an easily accessible online platform, preferably Youtube, the title or description of the video must include the performer’s name and say FOR ODIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ONLINE COMPETITION.
A professional recording is not mandatory, but the submitted recording must be of reasonable video and audio quality with minimal background noise.
Videos submitted to the Odin International Music Online Competition 2021 will be made viewable for participants from 14.01.2021 until 29.01.2021. After the competition results, only videos of the 1st prize winners (and selected 2nd prize winners) will remain viewable from the competition Youtube channel and Facebook page. The Odin International Music Online Competition reserves the rights to re-upload the video submitted by contestants for marketing or any other purposes.
REPERTOIRE RULES:
Participants have a free choice of repertoire, one or more pieces may be performed according to the time limitation of the age group.
The whole repertoire of categories I, II, III, IV, VII must be performed from memory, if a score is used in these categories 15 points will be deducted from the score of the participant. Contemporary music may be performed from the score. In categories V, VI, the repertoire may be performed from the score.
Separate movements of multi-movement works are allowed, repeats are at the discretion of the participant.
The performance may be accompanied by piano, orchestra, or another form of accompaniment.
GENERAL RULES:
An appropriate age group must be chosen according to the age at the moment of the application deadline, 10th of January 2021. In categories V, VI, the age group is determined by the average age of the participants.
One participant may take part in different categories. Participants may compete in an older age group; however, they are not allowed to compete in a younger age group.
Participants agree and authorise the Odin International Music Online Competition to publish their name, image, video captions, and recording for promotion and publicity.
The results will be published on the 29th of January 2021 on the competition homepage.
Registration is necessary for taking part in the competition, and the registration form is available at the bottom of the page. Incomplete applications, including failure to pay fees, will result in disqualification. The participation fee is not refundable.
Should any dispute arise regarding the interpretation of any part of the rules and regulations of the Odin International Online Competition, the decision of the competition administration and jury will be final and not subject to any appeal. The competition administration reserves the right to amend any of the rules or regulations contained herein if it is considered necessary for the competition.
By submitting the Application Form, participants agree to the General Rules of the competition.
HOW TO APPLY
1) Please make the participation fee payment following one of the two options:
(Invoice upon request: europeanaaa@gmail.com)
- a bank transfer (The participant must cover the transfer fee. Please also write the participant's name.)
Name: European Academic Artists Association MTÜ
Bank account: IBAN EE022200221064546143
BIC / S.W.I.F.T. HABAEE2X
Bank name: Swedbank AS
Bank address: Liivalaia 8, 15040 Tallinn
or
- a PayPal payment
https://paypal.me/OdinCompetition/75
(Participation fee + 5€ transaction fee. Please write the participant's name in "Notes".)
2) Please fill in the Application Form below and attach three documents:
- proof of payment
- a document for proof of age
- profile photo
3) Push “Submit”
You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours.
In case you have any questions regarding the registration, please contact us at europeanaaa@gmail.com
VIDEO HOW-TO
Friendly reminder:
1. 1. When recording a video, you may use a telephone, a tablet, a camera, etc.
2. The video can be made anywhere: at a concert hall, at home, at school, at another competition, etc.
3. It would be good to shoot in a nice quiet acoustic place so that your recording will come out well.
4. You can use a microphone and amplifiers.
5. Once you are satisfied with your recording, transfer it to the computer, upload the recording to an easily accessible online platform, preferably Youtube (the video must include your name and say FOR ODIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ONLINE COMPETITION).
6. Send us the link to your video in the application form.
You are finished!
1) Please make the participation fee payment following one of the two options:
(Invoice upon request: europeanaaa@gmail.com)
- a bank transfer (The participant must cover the transfer fee. Please also write the participant's name.)
Name: European Academic Artists Association MTÜ
Bank account: IBAN EE022200221064546143
BIC / S.W.I.F.T. HABAEE2X
Bank name: Swedbank AS
Bank address: Liivalaia 8, 15040 Tallinn
or
- a PayPal payment
https://paypal.me/OdinCompetition/75
(Participation fee + 5€ transaction fee. Please write the participant's name in "Notes".)
2) Please fill in the Application Form below and attach three documents:
- proof of payment
- a document for proof of age
- profile photo
3) Push “Submit”
You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours.
In case you have any questions regarding the registration, please contact us at europeanaaa@gmail.com
VIDEO HOW-TO
Friendly reminder:
1. 1. When recording a video, you may use a telephone, a tablet, a camera, etc.
2. The video can be made anywhere: at a concert hall, at home, at school, at another competition, etc.
3. It would be good to shoot in a nice quiet acoustic place so that your recording will come out well.
4. You can use a microphone and amplifiers.
5. Once you are satisfied with your recording, transfer it to the computer, upload the recording to an easily accessible online platform, preferably Youtube (the video must include your name and say FOR ODIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ONLINE COMPETITION).
6. Send us the link to your video in the application form.
You are finished!