3rd Barum International Online Piano Competition
Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

​FOR PIANO ONLY: ONLINE


Please read all of the rules carefully before filling out the application form online.

Eligibility

1. The third Barum International Piano Competition will take place online.
2. ​It is open to pianists of all ages with a free choice of repertoire.

Rules

1. The application deadline will be November 15, 2023. 
2. The application form may be found at www.barummusic.org (below).
   If you have any further questions, email us at info@barummusic.org.
3. The age of the applicants will be determined by the application due date (November 10, 2023).  Please attach the proof of age when you apply (birth certificate, driver's license, passport, etc.).  The files will be deleted after age verification.
4. Application fee per application is $75 for the competition. (The competition has been changed to an all-online format for piano) The application fee is non-refundable.
5. To submit the video of the performance, an unlisted YouTube link will be required. Please check the box for “Not intended for Kids."
6. Performance must be recorded with one fixed camera angle, focused on the  performer(s). Please make sure students’ hands and faces are visible.  No editing permitted.  Students should dress as they would for a live, in-person performance. Video recordings should be of recent performances (within two months prior to the application deadline).
7. For Piano, there are two divisions: Festival and Professional Levels. All Festival Level students will receive certificate of participation and comments. Professional Level division is designed for highly competitive students with many years of musical experiences.

Repertoire-Piano and Voice

1. Please choose your repertoire carefully BEFORE you submit your application.  ​Once accepted, no repertoire changes will be allowed. 
2. Free selection of one piece is required. 
3. Piece must be performed/recorded by memory.
4. All decisions by the jury will be final.
5. Cash Awards will be given to top three Grand Prix Winners.

Piano Divisions

• Piano Festival & Professional Level Divisions of All Ages
• 7 Years of Age
• 8 Years of Age
• 9 Years of Age
• 10 Years of Age
• 11 Years of Age
• 12 Years of Age
• 13 Years of Age
• 14 Years of Age
• 15 Years of Age
• 16 Years of Age
• 17 Years of Age​
• ​18 Years of Age
• ​19 Years of Age and up​

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