rules and regulations pre-category and i category piano

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL „SERGEJ MIHAJLOV” SHTIP

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The competition takes place in 4 categories:

Pre-category and I category piano – Primary Music School II category – Secondary Music School III category – University Students, Academy of Music and Conservatories IV category – Artistic category

PIANO and PIANO DUO (four hands)

Piano categories and max performance duration Pre-category A: born in 2012 and younger; up to 5 min. Pre-category B: born in 2010 – 2011; up to 6 min. I A category: born in 2008 – 2009; up to 8 min. I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; up to 10 min. II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; up to 15 min. II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; up to 20 min. III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; up to 25 min. III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; up to 30 min. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 40 min. Note: In the discipline PIANO DUO the category is determined according to the age of the older candidate;

PIANO (for students who have other main instrument) II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; up to 8 min. II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; up to 10 min.

COMPETITION PROGRAM for DISCIPLINE PIANO Categories: Pre-category A and B, I A, I B, II A, II B

a. At least two compisitions, free-choice program a. Categories III A, III B, and IV

Compulsory program:

1a. a movement from classical sonata of free choice (only sonata form is acceptable), or


b. variation movement, or c. sonata rondo, or d. fantasia, or e. rondo, or f. variations 2a. a virtuosic etude Beside the compulsory piece competitors play one or two compositions of free-choice. Note: In discipline Piano all works must be performed from memory; Each competitor can participate in two categories but with different program.

COMPETITION PROGRAM for DISCIPLINE PIANO DUO

a. Free-choice programme Note: in discipline PIANO DUO at least two compositions are performed. Music scores are allowed while performing.

COMPETITION PROGRAM for DISCIPLINE PIANO (for students who have other main instrument)

Compulsory programme:

a. At least two compisitions are performed.

STRING INSTRUMENTS

VIOLIN, VIOLA, and CELLO

Categories and max performance duration

Pre-category A: born in 2012 and younger; up to 5 min (at least two compositions of free-choice) Pre-category B: born in 2010 – 2011; up to 6 min (at least two compositions of free choice) I A category: born in 2008 – 2009; up to 8 min. (at least two compositions of free choice) I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice)


II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or cyclic work. (Concerto 1st movement or 2nd and 3rd movement) II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; up to 20 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or cyclic work. (Concerto 1st movement or 2nd and 3rd movement) III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; up to 25 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or cyclic work. (Concerto 1st movement or 2nd and 3rd movement) III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; up to 30 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or cyclic work. (Concerto 1st movement or 2nd and 3rd movement) IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 40 min. (J.S. Bach – two movements from the collection of solo sonatas, partitas or chaconnes). Concerto 1st movement or 2nd and 3rd movement of free-choice. Sonata for Violin and Piano (B. Bartok, L. van Beethoven, C. Debussy…) Note: All works must be performed from memory except for the sonata for Violin and Piano (Category IV A)

GUITAR


Pre-category : born in 2010 and younger; up to 6 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2008 – 2009; up to 8 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; up to 20 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; up to 25 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; up to 30 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 40 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. Note: All works are performed from memory.


DOUBLE BASS


I A category: born in 2008 and younger; 6 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; 8 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; 15 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; 20 min. One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; 25 min. One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; 30 min. One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 40 min. One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle.

Note: All works are performed from memory.

CHAMBER MUSIC


Pre-category A: born in 2012 and younger; 5 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice) Pre-category B: born in 2010 – 2011; 6 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice) I A category: born in 2008 – 2009; 8 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice) I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; 10 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice) II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; 12 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice) One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; 15 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; 20 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; 25 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 30 min. (at least two compositions of free-choice). One of the works has to be sonata form or part of cycle. Note: Music scores are allowed while performing.


In discipline CHAMBER MUSIC the category is determined according to the age of the older candidate;

ACCORDION

Pre-category: born in 2010 and younger; 5 min. (Free-choice programme with different styles and character). I A category: born in 2008 – 2009; 8 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800). I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; 10 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800). I C category: (Free bass) born in 2006 – 2007; 10 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800 and the second one has to be original composition for accordion). II A category: (Free bass) born in 2004 – 2005; 12 – 15 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800 and the second one has to be original composition for accordion). II B category: (Free bass) born in 2002 – 2003; 13 – 18 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800 and the second one has to be original composition for accordion). Note: Works performed in category I C, II A, II B are played from memory. The original composition for accordion has to be played on Free Bass accordion. ACCORDION – Variety music (competitors from theoretical department and obligate) II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; 10 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; 12 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). Note: All works are performed from memory. It is NOT mandatory to perform on Free Bass accordion. CHAMBER MUSIC – ACCORDION


I A category: born in 2008 – 2009; 6 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). I B category: born in 2006 – 2007; 8 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; 10 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; 12 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). Note: It is NOT mandatory to perform on Free Bass accordion. It is NOT mandatory to perform from memory. ACCORDION – FREE BASS III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; 15 – 20 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800 and the second one has to be original composition for accordion). III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; 18 – 23 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods, one of which should be written before the year 1800 and the second one has to be original composition for accordion). Note: All works are performed from memory. It is mandatory to perform on Free Bass accordion. ACCORDION – Variety Music III A category: born in 2000 – 2001; 12 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; 15 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). Note: All works are performed from memory. It is NOT mandatory to perform on Free Bass accordion. ACCORDION – CHAMBER MUSIC (University students) III A category: born in 2000– 2001; 12 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods).


III B category: born in 1998 – 1999; 15 min. (Free choice programme must contain at least two compositions from two different style periods). Note: It is NOT mandatory to perform on Free Bass accordion. It is NOT mandatory to perform from memory.

CLARINET

At least two compositions of free choice

Pre-category: born in2010 and younger; up to 4 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; up to 8 min. Movements from a cyclical work, one or two miniatures of free choice. I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; up to 10 min. Movements from a cyclical work, one or two miniatures of free choice. II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 15 min. Movements from a cyclical work,one or two miniatures of free choice. II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 20 min. Movements from a cyclical work, one or two miniatures of free choice. III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 25 min. Movements from a cyclical work, one or two miniatures of free choice. III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; up to 30 min. Movements from a cyclical work, one or two miniatures of free choice. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 40 min. Movements from a cyclical work, one or two miniatures of free choice. Note: Compositions are performed with notes.

CLARINET (for students who play clarinet as a second instrument)

II A category: born in 2004 – 2005; up to 10 min. II B category: born in 2002 – 2003; up to 10 min. At least two compositions of free choice from different style periods. Compositions are performed with notes.

FLUTE

Pre-category: born in 2010 and younger; up to 4 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; up to 5 min. (at least two compositions of


free choice). I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; up to 8 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 15 min. II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 15 min. At least two compositions, one of which should be part of a cyclical work or sonata and the other one is of free choice, but with different character. One of the compositions must be performed from memory. III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 20 min. III B category: born in 1998 and 1999 and older; up to 20 min. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 30 min. At least two compositions, one of which should be part of a cyclical work or sonata and the other one is of free choice, but with different character. One of the compositions must be performed from memory.

FLUTE (for students who play flute as a second instrument)

I A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 10 min. I B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 10 min. At least two compositions of free choice from different style period. Compositions are performed with notes.

SAXOPHONE

Pre-category: born in 2010; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 20 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; up to 25 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 30 min. (at least two compositions of free choice).


BASOON

Pre-category: born in 2008 and younger; 5 min. (programme of free choice). I A category: born in 2006 and 2007; 8 min. (programme of free choice). II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; 10 min. (programme of free choice). II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; 15 min. (programme of free choice – two or more compositions from at least two style periods). III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; 20 min. III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; 25 min. IV A category: born in 1997 and older; 30 min. Compulsory programme:

a. First movement of a concerto or sonata (sonata cycle), or b. Second and third movement of a concerto or sonata (sonata cycle), or c. Variations, or d. At least two opposite movements from a suite

BRASS INSTRUMENTS

(TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN, TROMBONE and TUBE)

Pre-category: born in 2010; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 20 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; up to 25 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 30 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). CHAMBER ENSEMBLE from DUO to OCTET (wind instruments and combination

of wind instruments)


I A category: born in 2006 and 2010; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2001 and 2005; up to 15 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 1996 and 2000; up to 20 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). IV A category: born in 1995 and older; up to 25 min. (at least two compositions of free choice).

Note: The category is determined according to the age of the older candidate;

TRADITIONAL FOLK INSTRUMENTS Pre-category: born in 2010 and younger; up to 4 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; up to 5 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; up to 8 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 15 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 15 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 20 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; up to 20 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 25 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). Note: All works are performed from memory.

TRADITIONAL FOLK ENSEMBLES (from two – to ten members) Pre-category: born in 2010 and younger; up to 4 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). I A category: born in 2006 and 2009; up to 8 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2002 and 2005; up to 10 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 1998 and 2001; up to 15 min. (at least three compositions of


free choice). IV category: born in 1997 and older; up to 20 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). Note: All works are performed from memory. The category is determined according to the age of the older candidate;

POP / JAZZ

- SOLO (Pop and Jazz singers, jazz and pop piano, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, violin, cello, accordion, jazz and pop drums, pop and jazz

guitar, bass guitar, double bass)

I A category: born in 2006 - 2010; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2002 - 2005; up to 15 min. (compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 1998 - 2001; up to 20 min. (compositions of free choice). IV category: born in 1997 and older; up to 25 min. (compositions of free choice). In category Solo compositions can be performed on music matrix which has to be send along with the application, or solo composition acappella. Compositions can be either in Macedonian or any other language. The music matrix may not contain the main melody. All music matrixes that will contain the melody will be disqualified. Backing vocals are allowed on the music matrix. In this category jazz and pop compositions can be performed as well as compositions made by the competitor.

- The application has to contain the discipline for which the competitor is applying (pop or jazz).

DUOS

I A category: born in 2006 - 2010; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2002 - 2005; up to 15 min. (compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 1998 - 2001; up to 20 min. (compositions of free choice). IV category: born in 1997 and older; up to 25 min. (compositions of free choice). Category DUOS includes all combinations of instruments and vocals as well as duos of two vocals. Here can be performed jazz and pop compositions in Macedonian and any other language as well as compositions made by the competitor. In this category compositions can be performed with a music matrix. The music matrix may not contain the main melody. All music matrixes that will contain the melody will be disqualified.


Backing vocals are allowed on the music matrix.

- The application has to contain the discipline for which the competitor is applying (pop or jazz).

ENSEMBLES – from trio to octet (Combo ensembles)

I A category: born in 2006 - 2010; up to 10 min. (at least two compositions of free choice). II A category: born in 2002 - 2005; up to 15 min. (compositions of free choice). III A category: born in 1998 - 2001; up to 20 min. (compositions of free choice). IV category: born in 1997 and older; up to 25 min. (compositions of free choice). Category ENSEMBLES includes all combinations of instruments and vocals, bends, jazz combo ensembles, vocal ensembles, combined vocal groups and all kinds of ensembles to octet. Jazz and pop compositions in Macedonian or any other language can be performed as well as remixes arranged for the type of the ensemble.

- In category ENSEMBLES at least two compositions of a different style are recommended.

- The application has to contain the discipline for which the competitor is

applying (pop or jazz).

CLASSICAL PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

Pre-category: born in 2010 and younger; I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; IV A category: born in 1996 and older; Pre-category: born in 2010 and younger; up to 6 min. (one composition for snare drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone). I A category: born in 2008 and 2009; up to 8 min. (one composition for snare drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone, composition for percussion). I B category: born in 2006 and 2007; up to 10 min. (one composition for snare drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone, composition for percussion). II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 12 min. (one composition for snare


drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone, composition for percussion). II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 15 min. (one composition for snare drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone, composition for percussion). III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 20 min. (one composition for snare drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone, composition for percussion). III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; up to 25 min. (at least three compositions of free choice). IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 30 min. (one composition for snare drum, a miniature of free choice for xylophone, composition for percussion). DRUM SET The competitor should perform a written or creative own work (2 – 10 min.) where he can show his technique, style and creativity and sense of rhythm and tempo (groove).

CLASSICAL SINGING I A category: born in 2006 and younger; up to 10 min. Two vocalises of free choice. II A category: born in 2004 and 2005; up to 15 min. An old classic / arie antiche * Solo song / Lied. II B category: born in 2002 and 2003; up to 20 min. An old classic / arie antiche * Solo song / Lied. * Slavic author composition. III A category: born in 2000 and 2001; up to 20 min. An old classic / arie antiche * Solo song / Lied. *Slavic author composition, *Light opera aria III B category: born in 1998 and 1999; up to 25 min. An old classic *Solo song / Lied. *Slavic author composition, *One baroque aria or cantata. * Opera aria IV A category: born in 1997 and older; up to 30 min. An old classic / aria antiche * Solo song / Lied * Slavic author composition, *One baroque aria or cantata – Macedonian author composition, *Opera aria.


Theoretical disciplines:

Primary music school, nine - year music education

SOLFEGE AND MUSIC THEORY

I A category (I, II and III grade - nine-year education)

- Melodic dictation In C major or a minor, up to 8 measures in 2/4 or 3/4 meter, gradual movement in half, quarter and eighth notes.

- Меlodical exercise – prima vista

In C major or a minor, in 2/4 or 3/4 meter, scalar and tertiary movement

- Аuditory analysis Tone identification in C major or a minor. - Тheory of music Notation; C major or a minor scale (natural, harmonic and melodic

type)


I B category (IV and V grade, nine-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor up to 1 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 8 measures, scalar and tertiary movement.


In major or minor up to 2 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 10 measures, leap of fifth.

- Аuditory analysis Listening and notating tones in major or minor scale up to 1 key signatures.

- Тheory of music Tone identification and notation in treble and bass clef in big, small, first, second and third octave.

SOLFEGE

I C category (VI and VII grade, nine-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor up to 2 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 10 measures, scalar movement, tertiary and quintal movement. With all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).


In major or minor scale up to 3 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 10 measures. With all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Аuditory analysis Intervals identification up to octave (with resolving augmented fourth and diminished fifth)


MUSIC THEORY

I A category (VI grade, nine-year education)

- Basic concepts of sound and tone, notes, line system - Musical symbols, clefs (treble and bass), tone names - Tone system in all octaves - Note values and rests - Symbols for changing the pitch - Time signatures; Time signatures types - notation of Accented and unaccented bar parts - Symbols for prolonging the note value - Intervals - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation - Basic instrument classification

MUSIC THEORY

I B category (VII grade, nine-year education)

- Time signatures; Time signatures types - Compоund time signatures, irregular time signatures - Irregular tone groups - Scales – Circle of fourths - up to 5 key signatures - Intervals; Interval inversions - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation - Triads - Major scale triads

SOLFEGE

I G category (VIII and IX grade, nine-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor scale up to 4 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, from 8 to 12 measures (depending on the meter), leap to octave. With all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Меlodical exercise – prima In major or minor scale up to 5 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4


vista meter, up to 16 measures (depending on the meter), leap to octave. With all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Аuditory analysis Triad identification (major, minor, augmented, diminished)

MUSIC THEORY

I C category (VIII grade, nine-year education)

- Compоund time signatures, irregular time signatures - Scales - Circle of fifths - up to 6 key signatures - Medieval church modes - Chamber ensembles - Intervals; Intervals inversion and resolving dissonant intervals - Triads and scalar triads in major and minor - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation

ТHEORY OF MUSIC

I G category (IX grade, nine-year education

- All scales on the circle of fifths up and down (major and minor) - Medieval church modes - Interval construction from a given note to octave - Triads and triads inversion - Scalar triads in minor - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation - Orchestra ensembles

Primary school, six - year music education


I A category (I and II grade - six-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor, up to 8 measures in 2/4 or 3/4 meter with gradual movement in half, quarter and eighth notes.


In major or minor scale up to 2 key signatures, in 2/4 or 3/4 meter scalar and tertiary movement, with rhythmic elements syncopation


and dotted rhythm. - Аuditory analysis Tone identification in C major or a minor, scalar and tertiary

movement. - Тheory of music Notation; major or minor scale up to 1 key signatures (natural,

harmonic and melodic type)


I B category (III grade - six-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor up to 2 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter,

from 8 to 10 measures (depending on the meter), scalar, tertiary and quintal movement, with rhythmic elements syncopation and dotted rhythm.


In major or minor up to 3 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 12 measures, leap of fourth and fifth (skip on the main steps). With all rhythmic elements (triple, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Аuditory analysis Intervals identification by size and type, up to the fifth interval, by resolving augmented and diminished intervals.

- Тheory of music Notation; major or minor scale up to 3 key signatures (natural, harmonic and melodic type)

SOLFEGE

I B category (IV grade - six-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor up to 3 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, from 8 to 10 measures (depending on the meter), scalar, tertiary and quintal movement, with rhythmic elements syncopation and dotted rhythm.


In major or minor up to 4 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 12 measures, leap of fourth and fifth interval (skip on the main steps). With all rhythmic elements (triple, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Аuditory analysis Interval identification by size and type, up to octave, by resolving augmented and diminished intervals.


MUSIC THEORY

I A category (IV grade - six-year education)

- Basic concepts of sound and tone, notes, line system - Musical symbols, clefs (treble and bass), tone names - Tonal system in all octaves - Note values and rests - Symbols for changing the pitch - Measures; Measure types - notation of Accented and unaccented bar parts - Symbols for prolonging the note value - Intervals - Major and minor scales up to 4 key signatures - Basic instrument classification

SOLFEGE

I G category (V and VI grade - six-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor scale up to 4 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, from 8 to 12 measures (depending on the meter), leap to octave. With all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).


In major or minor scale up to 5 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 16 measures (depending on the meter), leap to octave. With all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Аuditory analysis Triad identification (major, minor, augmented and diminished)

MUSIC THEORY

I B/1 category (V grade - six-year education)

- Time signatures; Time signature types - Compоund time signatures, irregular time signatures - Irregular note groupings - Scales - Circle of fifths - up to 5 key signatures - Intervals; Intervals inversion - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation - Triad - Scalar triads in major


MUSIC THEORY

I B/1 category (VI grade - six-year education)

- Compоund time signatures, irregular time signatures - Scales - Circle of fifths - up to 6 key signatures - Medieval church modes - Musical forms (Basic concepts of the musical form) - Intervals; Intervals inversion and resolving dissonant intervals - Triads and scalar triads in major and minor - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation

ТРИГОДИШНО ОСНОВНО МУЗИЧКО ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ

SOLFEGE

I A category (I and II grade - three-year education)

- Melodic dictation In C major or a minor up to 8 measures, in 2/4, or 3/4 meter, gradual movement in half, quarter and eighth notes, scalar and tertiary movement with dotted rhythm and syncopation.


In major or minor scale up to 2 key signatures, in 2/4 or 3/4 meter, from 8 to 10 measures, scalar and tertiary movement, with rhythmic elements syncopation and dotted rhythm.

- Аuditory analysis Interval identification by size up to third.

MUSIC THEORY

I A/2 category (I and II grade - three-year education)

- Basic concepts of sound and tone, notes, line system - Musical symbols, clefs (treble and bass), tone names - Tonal system in all octaves - Note values and rests - Symbols for changing the pitch - Time signatures; Time signature types - notation of Accented and unaccented bar parts - Symbols for prolonging the note value - Intervals - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation - Scales, major and minor up to 4 key signatures


SOLFEGE

I B category (III grade - three-year education)

- Melodic dictation In major or minor up to 2 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, from 8 to 10 measures (depending on the meter), leap to octave, with all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).


In major or minor up to 4 key signatures, in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter, up to 16 measures (depending on the meter), leap to octave, with all rhythmic elements (triplet, syncopation, dotted rhythm).

- Аuditory analysis Interval identification by size and type and triads.

MUSIC THEORY

I B/2 category (III grade - three-year education)

- Compоund time signatures, irregular time signatures - Scales - Circle of fifths - up to 6 key signatures - Transposition major to minor - Intervals; Intervals inversion and resolving dissonant intervals - Triads and scalar triads in major and minor - Instrument classification - Tempo, Dynamics and Articulation

SOLFEGE

II A category - Secondary music school - first year

- melodic dictation up to 16 measures in major or minor up to 2 key signatures - rhythm - all combinations of subdivision of the beat - melodics - leap of third, fourth and fifth - Melodic exercise - prima vista - in major or minor up to 2 key signatures - rhythmics - same as in dictation - melodics - all interval leaps - Intonation (listening and identifying) - all intervals up to octave, augmented fourth and diminished fifth with resolving, and all triad chords in root position. - Parlato exercises in bass clef with tempo mark and melodic leap to fifth.


II B category - Secondary music school - second year - melodic dictation (up to 16 measures) in major or minor up to 4 key signatures - rhythm - all combinations of subdivision of the beat - Simple and compound triple meter with shortened counting (6/8 in two) - melodics - all interval leaps - melodic exercise - prima vista - in major or minor up to 4 key signatures. - rhythmics - same as in dictation - melodics, all interval leaps – relative scales - Intonation (listening and identifying) - all types of three-tone chords (triad, its first and second inversion) - Parlato exercises in bass clef in 6/8 or 9/8 meter with shortened counting with basic rhythmic combinations only and siciliana and tirena II C category - Secondary music school - third year - melodic dictation, up to 16 measures in major or minor up to 4 key signatures with alterations. - rhythm - duplet, triplet and all combinations of subdivision of the beat into 4 or 8 meter - melodics - use of stable alterations by entering or exiting in an altered tone to a tertiary leap. - Melodic exercise - prima vista - with the same elements as in dictation. - Intonation - listening and identifying all types of three-tone chords and dominant seventh chord with its inversion. - Parlato exercises with no clef mark (treble and bass) in all time signatures types and with a specific tempo mark. II D category - Secondary music school - fourth year - melodic dictation (up to 16 measures) in major or minor up to 4 key signatures using modulation with diatonic pivot chords. - relative scales - alterations - rhythm - duplet, triplet and all combinations of subdivision of the beat into 4 or 8 meter - melodics - same as in the melodic dictation - Melodic exercise - prima vista - the same elements of melodic dictation - all kinds of alterations (stable and unstable) - intonation (listening and identification) dominant seventh chord with inversion and all seventh chords in root position. - Parlato exercises with time signature changes in combination with irregular time signatures, 9/8 meter in all rhythmic combinations (3 + 2 + 2 + 2), (2 + 3 + 2 + 2), (2 + 2 + 3 + 2 ), (2 + 2 + 2 + 3)


Тheory of music II A category - Secondary music school - first year

• Diatonic scales • Tetracords • Intervals • Triads with inversion • Seventh chords • Versatility of triads (Time - 60 minutes)

Harmony

II, III и IV year, Secondary music school

II A category - Harmony I (II year)

- Main triads in all forms - Dominant seventh chords Written task: - Harmonization on a given soprano - Harmonization on a given bass

(Time - 90 minutes)

II B category - Harmony II (III year) - Diatonic triads and seventh chords in all forms - Dominant ninth chord - Diatonic modulation Written task: - Harmonization on a given soprano - Harmonization on a given bass

(Time - 90 minutes)


II category- В - Harmony III (IV year) - Altered chords (diatonic scale). - Chromatic modulation Written part: - Harmonization on a given soprano - Harmonization on a given bass (Time - 90 minutes)

COUNTERPOINT II A category - Vocal counterpoint (III year):

- Verse (part) for motet with text

(On a given topic with text, write the first verse of a two-voice motet in duration of 12 measures.)

(Time - 90 minutes)

II B category - Instrumental counterpoint (IV year):

- Two-voice invention

1. To write the first part (exposition) of a two-voice invention on a given topic.

(Time - 90 minutes)

Registration fee for the competition can be paid into this bank account: Name and seat of the recipient: ZKUN Umetnost za site – Shtip Adress: Veljko Vlahovikj 6/3, Shtip IBAN Code: MK07210722000106573 Bank Name: NLB Tutunska Banka AD Skopje Bank adress: Mother Teresa 1, Skopje Country: Macedonia SWIFT: TUTNMK22 Purpose of payment: Registration fee for International Competition “Sergej Mihajlov” Shtip


Pre-category - Primary Music School - 20 EUR or 1. 200 MKD. I category - Primary Music School - 25 EUR or 1 500 MKD. II category - Secondary Music School - 30 EUR or 1 800 MKD. III category – Students of Faculty of Music, Music Academy or Conservatory - 40 EUR or 2 400 MKD. IV category – artistic category - 50 EUR or 3 000 MKD. Chamber music or ensemble participants – 10 EUR or 600 MKD per person. Chamber Music or ensembles with more than 5 participants – 50 EUR or 3 000 MKD. NOTE: If one candidate applies for competition in more than one discipline, the registration fee for each subsequent (second, or third ...) discipline will be 50% of the first applied discipline. The same applies in case of registration of several participants from the same family. Applications should be submitted no later than May, 1st, 2021 In addition to the application, the competitor is obliged to submit: - Birth certificate or passport (photocopy); - Proof of paid participation fee; The registration is online:

https://sergejmihajlov.edu.mk/megunaroden-natprevar-sergej-mihajlov-2021/ Candidates may provide their own piano accompanist or hire a professional piano accompanist at the following prices: Pre-category - Primary Music School - 20 EUR or 1. 200 MKD. I category - Primary Music School - 25 EUR or 1 500 MKD. II category - Secondary Music School - 30 EUR or 1 800 MKD. III category – Students of Faculty of Music, Music Academy or Conservatory - 40 EUR or 2 400 MKD. IV category – artistic category - 50 EUR or 3 000 MKD. Chamber music or ensemble participants – 10 EUR or 600 MKD per person. Chamber Music or ensembles with more than 5 participants – 50 EUR or 3 000 MKD. Competitors are responsible for the costs of transport, food, and accommodation during the competition.

https://sergejmihajlov.edu.mk/megunaroden-natprevar-sergej-mihajlov-2021/

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