International Instrumental Competition "GOLDEN STRINGS" - ONLINE

Euro Folk Academy

The competition is held within the framework of the Musical Feasts "Euro Folk".

With the assistance of:
World Association of Folklore Festivals – WАFF
European Association of Folklore Festivals – ЕАFF

The First Online International Instrumental Competition "GOLDEN STRINGS" is open to soloists, string or mixed ensembles and orchestras. Students from pre-professional, professional music schools (schools, conservatories, academies, universities and other institutions and organizations from all over the world), as well as non-professional performers from cultural centers, associations, clubs and others can take part in the competition.

Purposes of the competition:

Preliminary program:

Conditions for participation:

• Those wishing to participate in the competition should fill in an application for participation and send a video of their performance.
• For each soloist or collective, a separate application should be filled in.
• Individual performers and groups from all over the world can take part in the competition.
• No age limit for participants.
• Participants are responsible for complying with copyright and related rights laws.
• Applications for participation are accepted until 01.02.2021.
• After sending the application, you will receive a confirmation of participation.
• Participants must submit one video by email or a video link to YouTube or Google Drive

- In the title of the video file, write the title of the work and the name of the group; for individual performers - title of the work and surname of the participant.

• Individual performers (soloists);
• Ensembles: string ensembles or mixed ensembles, incorporating string instruments;
• Orchestras: string orchestras or mixed orchestras incorporating string instruments.

The following string instruments are allowed: Harp, Baglama, Balalaika, Banjo, Bandura, Barbitos, Bastarda, Basetla, Biva, Bisernitsa, Brac, Buzuki, Vina, Viela, Viola, Viola da gamba, Cello, Vihuela, Gudok, Gusla, Gadulka, Diddley bow, Domra, Aeolian harp, Inanga, Cinnamon, Kanun, Celtic harp, Guitar, Double bass, Koto, Lipinski, Lyre, Lute, Mandolin, Mazanki, Nickelharpa, Rabab, Santur, Suka, Saz, Tambourine, Theorbо, Oud, Ukulele, Cimbalom, Violin, Cittern, Zither, Chang, Çeng, Chitra veena, Chuniri.

Seventh group: over 25 years old.

Second group: over 18 years old, no age restrictions.

Second group: over 18 years old, no age restrictions.

Up to 30% of participants of different ages can participate in "Chamber groups" and "Choirs".

1. Traditional folklore
2. Processed folklore or music adapted from folklore themes
3. Classics

• Soloists – 1 or 2 performances with a total duration from 2 to 6 minutes
• String ensembles – 1 or 2 performances with a total duration from 3 to 7 minutes
• Orchestras with string instrument/ string instruments (wind, folk, symphonic) – 1 or 2 performances with a total duration from 3 to 10 minutes

Participation fee:

• Soloist - 20 Еuro
• Ensemble (up to 12 participants inclusive) - 35 Euro per group
• Orchestra (13 participants or more) - 75 Euro per group
• Personal Diploma for partisipation in the International Instrumental Competition "GOLDEN STRINGS" - 2 Euro per participant

• Participants will be judged by a highly qualified jury, consisting of recognized cultural figures invited by the organizers.
• The evaluation system is 60-point, taking the arithmetic mean of the sum of the criteria. 
• The jury has the right to reduce the overall score in case of non-compliance with the regulation.

Awards:

• Laureate I degree (Gold diploma) - from 150.01 to 180.00 points
• Laureate II degree (Silver diploma) - from 120.01 to 150.00 points
• Laureate III degree (Bronze diploma) - from 90.01 to 120.00 points
• Diploma (Copper Diploma) - up to 90.00 points

GRAND PRIX:

The soloist, duet or group who received the title of the 1st degree Laureate (Golden Diploma) with the highest number of points upon receiving the assessment, receives the GRAND PRIX competition diploma.

State, public, creative unions, mass media, institutions, firms and individuals, in agreement with the organizing committee and the jury of the competition, may establish special prizes and awards for the participants of the competition.

ONLINE MEETING of art directors and participants. The team of the European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF understands the need for a lively connection between like-minded people and colleagues in the field of folklore arts. Given the circumstances caused by the global pandemic, the EAFF provides an opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas through an online meeting. Each leader, if he/ she wishes, will be included in the online meeting and receive an invitation to his/her email address.

SPECIAL TERMS:
By submitting the application, the Participants agree that photo and video materials with their participation will be stored in the archives and used by the organizers in the production of various information and television products in whole or in part as well as publication on the EAFF website and / or in social networks for the purpose of popularization and development of the Musical feasts "Euro Folk" as well as provide the copyright and / or related rights on the performed work, participating in the competition.