Author: George Tintera
Company: TAMUCC

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
XVI Sonatina and Sonata
International Youth Piano Competition
April 20-21, 2024

Competition Directors:
Nina Drath and Manuela Shull

I
1.	The XVI Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas, on April 20-21, 2024.
2.	The Jury will consist of prominent European and American judges.
II
1.	The Competition will be open to pianists of all nationalities.
2.	The competition consists of two stages: Semifinals (by Thumb drive/Memory stick or DVD’s) and Finals (before the Jury in Corpus Christi).
3.	Finals of the Competition will be held at Ara’s Seafood & Steaks in Corpus Christi, Texas).
III
Application for participation in the competition should be made on the attached form, and must be received at the following address:
	
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas, Inc.
XVI Sonatina and Sonata Piano Competition
4610 Abner Drive
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411

The application must include:
(a)	one recent portrait photograph on glossy paper, not larger than 5″ X 7″, for use in the competition program and press publications,
(b)	a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate and letter from applicant’s school, principal or teacher starting what grade applicant is in (the grade of the applicant in school determines the level/grade of participation)
(c)	a brief biography,
(d)	a recommendation from the applicant’s piano professor,
(e)	a video of the required pieces performed by the applicant on a flash drive or DVD,
(f)	a cashier’s check or money order for the application fee of $125.00 payable to the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas, Inc.
Please indicate the applicant’s name on the check or money order.
IV
Please note the following
(READ ALL ITEMS CAREFULLY!)
1.	Applications must be received by February 21, 2024 for acceptance to the competition.
2.	Incomplete documents or incorrectly formatted videos (especially those lacking audio or video) or unreadable files are the responsibility of the applicant.  Participants will not be given a second chance for resubmission. The Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas, Inc. will not return any materials submitted.
3.	The decision of the Admissions Committee is final.
V
1.	The Jury will award First, Second and Third Prizes as well as Honorable Mention to all winners of the Semifinals.  
2.	Notification will be by email by March 12, 2024.
3.	The Award Ceremony for the Finals will be on April 21, 2024 at 9 am at Ara’s Seafood & Steaks. 
VI
1.	Participation in the Finals will be by invitation only.
2.	Students invited for the Finals must be prepared to perform either piece in their repertoire.
3.	The Finals will be held on April 20, 2024 at Ara’s Seafood & Steaks. 
4.	Performance schedules emailed by the Jury in mid March.  
5.	Students invited to perform will receive First Prize with Honors, First Prize with Special Honors, First Prize with Special Honors Plus, or the Grand Prix.
6.	Reservations at a Hotel will be available Friday, April 19 to Monday, April 22, 2024 at a special rate. (The details will be sent by email to the finalists.  Please follow up with the reservations desk.)

VII
1.	Contestants are responsible to all expenses to and from Corpus Christi. 
2.	Private accommodations may be provided for students who are arriving from countries outside the United States.
VIII
1.	The Finals will be held in public.  
2.	All Winners of the Semifinals and Finals will be announced, and prizes will be awarded before the banquet at 9 am on April 21, 2024.
3.	All prize winners are eligible to perform in a Winners’ Recital.  The date and location of the recital will be announced when arrangements have been made.
4.	The judges will select a Grand Prix winner from grades 7-12 and one from grades 1-6.  The Society will reimburse airfare tickets to the Winner’s Recital for the Grand Prix Winners.
IX
All auditions and performances during the competition may be:
(a)	broadcast on radio, television internet and/or Facebook,
(b)	recorded and later broadcast on radio and/or television,
(c)	photographed by the press; with the approval of the Director of the Competition, without remuneration to the pianist.

X
Contestants are required to perform two pieces in the competition.  Levels 1-9: The first will be #1 in their level.  The second is to be ONE of the other three pieces listed (either #2, #3, or #4) for their level.  Levels 10-12 choose one Sonata and one Other Piece.

Pieces marked with % (in Levels 9 and 10-12) were added 9/26/23.

The repertoire requirements of the competition are:

Level  1	
1) A. Biehl- Sonatina in C, Op.57, No.1, 2^nd  mvt.
2) F. Chopin- Waltz in A minor (posth.)
3) F. Burgmüller-Arabesque
4) W. Gillock- Holiday in Spain

Level  2	
1) M. Clementi, Sonatina , Op. 36, #1, 3^rd mvt.
2) F. Chopin- Polonaise in G minor (posth)
3) Y. Nakada-Dance of the Aborigines
4) B. Adams- Gypsy Earrings

Level  3	
1) Tobias Haslinger- Sonatina in C Maj, 2^nd Mvt (Edition 1^st Sonatina Album by James & Jane Smisor Bastien)
2) F. Chopin- Polonaise in B-Flat Major (posth.)
3) Y. Nakada- The Song of Twilight
4) D. Kabalevsky-Toccatina
5) C. Harrison – Song of the Nations (available at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/song-of-the-nations-piano-solo-digital-sheet-music/22047828)

Level  4	
1) F. Kuhlau-Sonatina, Op.55, No.1, 2^nd mvt. 
2) F. Chopin- Waltz in A-flat Maj. Op. 69, No.1 
3) G. Meunier-L'Hippopotame Qui ne pouvait plus entrer dans da baignoire.
4) C. Harrison – Moonlit Skies (available at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/midnight-skies-digital-sheet-music/20408655)

Level  5	
1) H. Lichner-Sonatina in C,  Op. 66, No 1-3^rd mvt.
2) F.Chopin- Mazurka in F Major, Op.68, No.3
3) F. Mendelsson- Song without Words in F Sharp minor, Op 30, No 6.
4) G. Meunier- Le Zebre Qui Avait Perdu Son Pyjama (in G. Meunier, Book II-Les Nouveaux Animaux Magiques, Edition, Henry Lemoine)
5) C. Papierniak - Goldfish Variations: Themeand 3, 7, 8, 10 (email the composer to obtain a copy: papierniak2004@yahoo.com)

Level  6	
1) J. Haydn-Sonatina in C, Hob XVI, No 10 (Moderato)
2) M. Albeniz- Sonata in D Maj. 
3) F.Chopin- Waltz in D Flat Maj. Op 64, 1 (Minute Waltz)
4) P. Petroff- Triolgy (The Runner and Other Piano Favorites)
5) Cynthia Papierniak-Sakura (email the composer to obtain a copy: papierniak2004@yahoo.com)

Level  7	
1) W.A.Mozart- Sonata in A Maj., K.331, 3^rd Mvt. (Alla Turca)
2) F.Chopin- Nocturne in C sharp minor (Lento con gran espressione)
3) H.Villa Lobos- Le Polichinelle 
4) Yuka Mikata-Duel (email the composer to obtain a copy: yukamikata@gmail.com)
5) Konrad Binienda-Mazurek (email the composer to obtain a copy: konrad.binienda@gmail.com)
6) A. Copland – Cat and Mouse
7) C. Debussy – Little Shepherd

Level  8	
1) J.Haydn- Sonata in E minor Hob. XVI/34, 3^rd Mvt.
2) F. Chopin- Etude, Op 25, No 2
3) Felix Mendelssohn-Op. 102, No. 4 (The Sighing Wind)
4) Cynthia Papierniak-Chromatic Tango (email the composer to obtain a copy: papierniak2004@yahoo.com)
5) Konrad Binienda-Middle Eastern Impressions (email the composer to obtain a copy: konrad.binienda@gmail.com)
6) P. Petroff – The Runner

Level  9
1) Choice of one of the following sonatas:
-L. van Beethoven-Sonata in C minor, Op 13, 2^nd mvt.
-L. van Beethoven-Sonata in C sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, 1^st mvt.
-L. van Beethoven-Op 31, No. 2, 2^nd mvt
-J. Haydn-Sonata in G Maj. Hob. XVI/39, 2^nd Mvt.
-J. Haydn-Sonata in C Maj. Hob. XVI/50, 2^nd Mvt.
-W.A. Mozart-Sonata in A Major, 331, 2^nd mvt.
2) F. Chopin- Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72, No. 1
3) F. Chopin-Etude in A Flat Major, Op. 25, No. 1%
4) F. Chopin-Mazurka in A Flat Major, Op. 24, No. 3%
5) C. Scott-Lotus Land, Op. 47, No. 1
6) Yuka Mikata -Borodinsky Dance** (email the composer to obtain a copy: yukamikata@gmail.com)
7) E. Grieg – Anitra’s Dance
8) F. Chopin – Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55, No. 1
9) A. Ginastera – Rondo on Argentine Children’s Folk Tunes

All students in grades 10, 11, and 12 choose one Sonata AND one Other Piece
Sonatas:	
a) L. van Beethoven-Op 13, 1^st mvt.
b) L. van Beethoven-Op 13, 3^rd mvt.
c) L. van Beethoven-Op 27, No 2, 3^rd mvt.
d) L. van Beethoven-Sonatina in D minor, Op 31, No 2, 1^st mvt.
e) L. van Beethoven-Op 31, No. 2, 3^rd mvt
f) L. van Beethoven-Op 53, 1^st mvt.
g) L. van Beethoven-Op 57, 1^st mvt.
h) L. van Beethoven-Op 81a, 1^st mvt.
i) J. Haydn-Sonata in G Maj. Hob. XVI/39, 1^st Mvt.
j) J. Haydn-Sonata in G Maj. Hob. XVI/39, 3^rd Mvt.
k) J. Haydn-Sonata in C Maj. Hob. XVI/50, 1^st Mvt.
l) J. Haydn-Sonata in C Maj. Hob. XVI/50, 3^rd Mvt.
m) W.A. Mozart, K 331, 1^st mvt.

Other Pieces	

a) F. Chopin-Etude in C minor, Op 10, No. 12
b) F. Chopin-Etude in F minor, Op. 10, No. 9
c) F. Chopin-Etude in B minor, Op 25, No. 10
c) F. Chopin-Etude in C minor, Op 25, No. 12
e) F. Chopin-Scherzo in B minor, Op 20
f) F. Chopin-Scherzo in B-flat minor, Op 31, No. 12
g) F. Chopin-Ballade in G Minor, Op 23
h) F. Chopin-Ballade in F Major, Op 38
i) F. Chopin-Ballade in A-flat Major, Op 47
j) F. Chopin- Nocturne in D Flat Major, Op 27 No 2
k) F. Chopin- Barcarolle in F Sharp Major, Op 60
l)  F. Chopin-Etude in A minor,,Op. 25 No. 11
m) F. Chopin-Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9, No. 1%
n) F. Chopin-Waltz in A minor, Op. 34, No. 2%
o) F. Liszt- Liebesträum 
p) S. Rachmaninoff-Prelude in C Sharp minor, Op 3, No. 2
q) Albeniz, Granada
r) C. Debussy – Prelude No. 12, Book II, “Fireworks”
s) C. Debussy – Clair de Lune
t) C. Debussy-L’isle Joyeuse %
u) F. Schubert-Impromptu in A Flat Major, Op. 142, No. 2 %
v) M. Ravel-Ondine, from Gaspar de la Nuit
w) A. Scriabin, Etude, Op. 2, No 1 
x) S. Prokofiev, Sonata, No. 4, 1^st Mvt.
y) S. Prokofiev, Sonata, No. 4, 3^rd Mvt.
z) G. Gershwin, Preludes No. 1, 2 and 3.
aa) W. Czepiel, Mazurka for Piano Solo (email  info@fryderykchopinsocietyoftexas.org for a score of this piece)
ab) Konrad Binienda-Waltz (email the composer to obtain a copy: konrad.binienda@gmail.com)
ac) E. Granados-Playera (Analuza) No. 5
ad) S. Rachmaninf- Etude-Tableau in C-Sharp minor,Op. 33, No. 8.
ae) F. Liszt – Etude De Concert, Gnomenreigen

XI
All decisions made by the jury are final.

XII
The winners of each level will be awarded the following prizes:
Grand Prix			---$200 U.S. Dollars
First Prize with Special 
Honors Plus Plus Plus	---$175 U.S. Dollars 
First Prize with Special 
Honors Plus Plus	---$150 U.S. Dollars 
First Prize with Special 
Honors Plus		---$135 U.S. Dollars 
First Prize with Special Honors---$125 U.S. Dollars
First Prize with Honors	---$115* U.S. Dollars
First Prize			---$75 U.S. Dollars
Second Prize			---$65 U.S. Dollars
Third Prize			---$50 U.S. Dollars
Honorable mention		---$25 U.S. Dollars

XIII

Additions to the Program may occur and will be recorded at www.fryderykchopinsocietyoftexas.org

XIV
Competitors are invited to attend a  Recital by  Pianist Andrey Ponochevny.  The recital will be held at 8 pm on Friday, April 19, 2024 at St Pius  X Church in Corpus Christi , Texas.
XVI Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition -- Application

Name: __________________________ 		Grade in school in Spring 2024______	                 

Mailing Address: 	___________________________________________________________________	         

Email address:		_________________________________________________	         

Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________	         

Country: ___________________________ Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: __________________

Piano Teacher (Name, address, cell phone, email) _________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________
 
COMPETITION LEVEL						
(see rules for required repertoire)						
Level 1 _______	Level 4 _______	Level 7 _______		Level 10 _______	         
Level 2 _______	Level 5 _______	Level 8 _______		Level 11 _______
Level 3 _______	Level 6 _______	Level 9 ________		Level 12 _______

(Check all appropriate statements)

 ____ I have enclosed the required documents and DVD, thumb drive or memory stick.
								
____ I have enclosed the application fee in the amount of $125.00, made payable to Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas, Inc.

____ As a foreign student, if selected to be in the Finals, I request housing in private accommodations.

____ I will make a reservation in the Announced Hotel for____rooms & ____nights.

____ I will attend the Winners Recital and lunch (tickets $50 per person) on April 21, 2024 at 11 am.

I understand and agree that the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas, Inc. is not responsible for any accidents
or injuries incurred as a result of travel to, from or at any time during participation in this competition.

	______________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian of Applicant, Date

REPERTOIRE TO BE PERFORMED					
1.	Sonatina/Sonata(Choose for Level 9-12: _____________________________________________)

2.	______________________________________________________________________________

The completed and signed application must be mailed to the address in Section III of the Rules by the date indicated in Section IV.