Music Teaching and Referral Service in San Diego

What:	The 2008 MTAC-San Diego Branch VOCE Competition Recital
Where:	Hammond Ashley Violins Concert Hall at 5889 Oberlin Dr., Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92121
When:	Sunday, February 17th, 2008 The Competition Recital - 11 am Recital of cellist Ruslan Biryukov and pianist Mary Au (following competition) Awards ceremony and Reception (follows recital)
Categories:	Solo and Ensemble Categories for Competitive and non-competitive performers Open to Vocalists, Strings, Winds and Pianists (in chamber music ensemble)
Awards	Three awards (first, second and third prizes) will be awarded for each category. Ties and honorable mentions are allowed. All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation and/or other awards.
Jury	The Jury will comprise of esteemed music professionals. Decisions of the judges are final.
Application deadline	February 1, 2008 (postmark date)
Application form	Use online application form printed on YELLOW PAPER
VOCE Guidelines	Please refer to http://www.mtac.org/programs/voce/VOCE2008Guidelines.pdf (VOCE Guidelines 2007-2008) for full details (e.g. categories and age limits, repertoire, eligibility, competition procedures, fees and other details).
VOCE Chair	Ruslan Biryukov (San Diego Branch VOCE Chair) P. O. Box 39554, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Questions Please direct all registration related questions to Mary Au at (323) 666-2603 or e-mail voce@altopolis.com.
DATES & DEADLINES	February 27, 2008 Postmark date for the 2008 MTAC-San Diego Branch VOCE competition recital application (on YELLOW PAPER) to be sent to MTAC-San Diego Branch VOCE chair, Ruslan Biryukov February 17, 2008 2008 MTAC-San Diego Branch VOCE competition recital at Hammond Ashley Violins March 1, 2008 Postmark date for all State Finals Audition application (on YELLOW PAPER) with fees to be sent to California State co-chair, Verna Balch April 12, 2008 State VOCE Finals at Chapman University, 333 N. Glassell, Orange, CA 92866 June 27-July 1, 2008 2008 MTAC State Convention, Marriott Hotel, Riverside CA June 29, 2008 (tentative) VOCE Recital at the 2008 MTAC State Convention (tentative date)
	Please direct competition related questions to Mary Au, (323) 666-2603 or email voce@altopolis.com
	MTAC San Diego Branch 2008 Competition Recital APPLICATION PROCEDURES
	1. Visit MTAC website at http://mtac.org/programs/voce/index.shtml to download Guidelines and fill in application form. You can also go online to www.mtac.org , click on “VOCE” (from the left list) to get to the VOCE page. 2. Download VOCE Guidelines 2007-2008 at http://www.mtac.org/programs/voce/VOCE2008Guidelines.pdf 3. Download application form at http://www.mtac.org/programs/voce/VOCE2008Application.pdf. 4. Bring downloaded Guidelines and Application form to student’s lesson. 5. Discuss with teacher/coach about specifics relating to VOCE competition including but not limited to competition category and repertoire. 6. Determine eligibility: VOCE is open to Vocalists, Orchestral Instrumentalists, and Chamber Music Ensembles (including pianists) who are students of all MTAC-San Diego Branch members in good standing. Students must have studied at least 6 months with entering teacher. Non-qualifying students (e.g. non MTAC member students) may participate in the 2008 MTAC-San Diego Branch VOCE competition/recital on a non-competitive basis. 7. Determine repertoire: a. Please note that all repertoires must include at least one piece from the standard literature for that category reflecting a contrast of performance style and period. No transcriptions, arrangements or abridged versions will be accepted. b. Solo instrumental entries must include one concerto or an equivalent major work with orchestral accompaniment. The other piece can be a solo piece (unaccompanied). c. Solo Vocal entries must include three selections sung in the original language (one English and two others). d. The total playing time may not exceed 9 minutes. All selections must be memorized with the exception of the ensemble entries. e. Please note that all music requiring piano accompaniment (including concerto) must have an accompanist. 8. Obtain Teacher and MTAC Ensemble Coach contact information (Name, address, phone number, and email) 9. Obtain Accompanist’s name and phone number (for Solo category participants only) 10. Type or fill in online the application form. All application forms (in duplicates per entry) must be printed on YELLOW PAPER. 11. Calculate non-refundable entry fee for each entry ($50 for each Solo performer and $35 for each Ensemble member (per performer). Fee applies to both competitive and non-competitive performers. 12. Obtain check made payable to MTAC San Diego Branch from teacher (one check per entry for total amount drawn on the teacher’s account.). Please write the name of applicant and “VOCE 2008” on the check memo field of each check. Please do not mail cash. 13. Send completed application form in duplicate (both pages printed on yellow paper) 14. Gather all material in the following Application package check list _____ Completed application form _____ Non-refundable application fee by teacher’s check _____ Proof of age (copy of birth certificate, passport, drivers license or other official document) _____ Self-addressed manila stamped envelop (9x10 or 10x13) with TEACHER’s or COACH’s address (not student’s) 15. Gather all material in the following Application package check list 16. Please mail the application package (Application form and all supporting materials) together to Ruslan Biryukov, San Diego Branch VOCE Chair, P.O. Box 39554, Los Angeles, CA 90039 by the San Diego Branch designated application deadline (postmark date). 17. Please refer to http://www.mtac.org/programs/voce/VOCE2008Guidelines.pdf. (VOCE Guidelines 2007-2008) for full details about the competition (categories and age limits, repertoire, eligibility, competition procedures, fees and other details). 18. Please direct all registration related questions to Mary Au at (323) 666-2603 or voce@altopolis.com. 19. Applicants should plan to be available the entire day of the competition until their audition time is assigned since the assigned time is NOT ADJUSTABLE. 20. The application fee is non-refundable. 21. First Place Winners from each category may advance to the State Finals Competition. 22. First Place Winners of the State Finals Competition must perform on the VOCE Recital at the 2008 MTAC State Convention in June to receive their cash awards (see VOCE Guidelines 2007-2008 for detail). Non performance in State Convention will result in forfeit of of prize money. Please direct competition related questions to Mary Au, (323) 666-2603 or email voce@altopolis.com