February 13-18, 2011 (weeklong competition)

9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. DAILY – Sunday through Friday

(1) When entering the annual United States Open Music Competition, the participants and their families agree to give the right to USOMC for photographs, video recordings (DVDs) and interviews of the competitions by USOMC for any purpose without compensation.
(2) All Entry fees are non-refundable.
(3) USOMC reserves the right to combine levels / events that do not have adequate entries.
(4) USOMC reserves the right to cancel any event that does not have adequate entries.

Warning: The use of cameras, recording devices and other electronic equipments is strictly prohibited during the actual competitions.
Photography is allowed only at the announcement portion of the competition after the performance of each event.
USOMC provides official DVDs for each of the four Prize Winners' Concerts. One set of DVD will be given to each contestant when ready.

ENTRY FORMS

The Personal Data Registration Form must be typed or printed. Applicants of Showcase Piano/Violin: Solo, Duet/Ensemble, Duo/Ensemble, Concerto & Ensemble events--
(1) Must provide complete information on their music–i.e. Name of piece(s), Op./K./Hob./BWV, Movement #, tempo marking, Key & Composer of each piece.
(2) Notice: must include a copy of the first page of each piece (each movement) of music with application (All Duet, Duo & Ensemble entries: include 1st page of each contestant).

For online entrants, please read instructions on the bottom of page 14 in the Syllabus.
(1) $10 for any incorrect information
(2) $10 for not including the first page of all music of the Showcase events.
(3) $10 for any change between October 11th – 31st, 2010
(4) $20 for any change between November 1st - 29th, 2010
NO change will be accepted after November 29th, 2010

Mail entry forms and checks to:
USOMC, PMB #418, 6114 La Salle Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94611, U.S.A.
OR register online at www.usomc.org (with Pay-Pal).

Notification of competition schedules, with names of all contestants on each event, including details and maps will be posted on our website by January 31st, 2011. Please check your entry CAREFULLY : at  www.usomc.org
Make sure all personal information (including name of pieces) is correctly recorded – notify USOMC of any mistake immediately by email before January 20, 2011.
It is your responsibility to show up at the competition site on time.
There will be no postal mailings unless specifically requested.
(Please help us conserve paper and time by checking online!)

AWARDS & PRIZES

All first Prize winners should be prepared to play their pieces (shortened if necessary) at a maximum of 5 minutes for the Elementary and Junior levels, 8 minutes for the Intermediate and Senior levels, and 10 minutes for the Advanced level. All Concerto winners are allowed: 8 minutes for the Junior level, 10 minutes for the Intermediate level, 12 minutes for the Senior & Advanced levels, and 18 minutes for the Complete Concerto.
If any performer (at the Prize Winners' Concerts) exceeds the time limit, they will not be considered for the "Outstanding Performers" Prizes. Deatails are listed on each section. All winners are advised to check their time limit carefully.

Notice: All First Place Winners must perform at their designated Prize Winners’ Concerts on Saturday/Sunday in order to receive their cash prizes and gold medals. All prize winners (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place) must attend the concerts in formal attire (casual clothing, jeans, T-shirt, or flipflops are not allowed to go on stage) to receive their medals. 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).