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| ENTRY DEADLINE | Postmarked
or emailed by October 10th, 2008. $10 late fee for entries postmarked/emailed between October 11th – 20th $25 late fee for entries postmarked between October 21st – 31st Applications postmarked after October 31st, 2008 will NOT be accepted. |
| COMPETITION DATES & TIMES | February 16th – 20th, 2009 (weeklong competition) 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. DAILY – Monday through Friday |
| COMPETITION SITE | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | Oakland, California |
| AWARD CONCERT DATE | Saturday,
February 23, 2008 Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
| AWARD CONCERT SITE(S) | Mormon
Temple Auditorium, Oakland CA and Dean Lesher Theatre, Walnut Creek, CA (location & times are subject to change) |
| AGREEMENT | When entering the annual United States Open Music Competition, the participant(s) agree to allow USOMC the right to obtain photographs, DVDs and video recordings of the competitions that can be used by the USOMC for any purpose without compensation. The
USOMC reserves the right: (1) to combine levels and or events |
| VIDEORECORDING | Please DO NOT bring photography and video recording equipment into the competition halls while competition events are in session. Photography is allowed only before and after events. USOMC provides official videographer for each of the Prize Winners’ Concerts. DVD for one or more Concerts will be available for purchase. |
| DETERMINATION OF AGE | The cut-off date for age level is December 31, 2008. The USOMC reserves the right to verify the date of birth of any contestant(s). All winners: please be prepared. |
ENTRY FORMS |
The
Personal Data Registration Form must be typed or printed. Applicants
of Showcase Solo (Piano & Violin), Violin Concerto, Duet, Duo &
Ensemble events: $10 fee will apply
for each occurrence of the following:
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| FORM
SUBMISSION |
Mail
entry forms and checks to: |
| RECIEPT CONFIRMATION | Please include your Email Address. USOMC will send email receipt confirmations within two weeks. Check your email receipt from USOMC carefully. Make sure all personal information is correctly recorded – if not, notify USOMC immediately. |
COMPETITION SCHEDULE |
Notification of competition schedules, maps, and details will be posted on our website [WWW.USOMC.ORG] by January 15th, 2009. Please
check your entry CAREFULLY. Make sure all personal information
is correctly recorded – if not, notify USOMC immediately by email.
There will be no postal mailings unless specifically requested. |
| JUDGES DECISIONS | All
winners will be announced at the end of each event and the Judges’
comments will be available to all contestants at the conclusion of each
event. The Judges’ decisions are final. Talking with or contacting Judges before, during or after the competitions is unethical and inappropriate. The USOMC board reserves the right to disqualify any contestant(s) displaying such conduct. |
AWARDS
& PRIZES |
Presented
during the Prize Winners’ Award Concerts on Saturday, February 21,
2009 1st Place: Gold (.999 silver - 22kt gold) Medals & Cash Prizes 2nd Place: Silver (.999 silver) Medals 3rd Place: Bronze Medals 4th Place: Crystal Medallions (24% Lead Crystal) |
| WINNERS |
All First Place Winners must perform at their designated Prize Winners’ Award Concerts on Saturday in order to receive their cash prizes and gold medals. All prizewinners (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place) must attend the concerts in formal attire to receive their awards. No one is allowed to receive a medal for an absentee. If a Winner cannot attend the concert(s), he/she may request in advance for the medal(s) to be sent via postal mail ($25 handling & service fee will apply). |
| SHOWCASE
CONCERT Top Gold Medal Finalists |
Date:
Sunday, February 22, 2009 – Time: 2:30 PM The chosen Finalist(s) must be present at the announcement in order to be recognized, presented with specific instructions & Concert Tickets. If a finalist is not present at the ceremony, his/her place will be given to a runner-up finalist. All Finalists will receive a crystal piano & certificate at the conclusion of the Sunday Concert. A
Scholarship of $500 will be awarded to the top finalist(s) at the conclusion
of the Sunday Concert. |
| ORIGINAL MUSIC REQUIREMENT | An original copy (no photocopies) of all music must be provided for the judges during the competition. |
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