Amici International Summer Music Festival
(June 17 - July 01, 2024)
Eligibility: Open to violinists, cellists, and pianists of ages 9-25. (Younger exceptional students may be accepted with the Director's permission).
Application deadline: April 1, 2023
Late Application will be accepted until May 1, 2023
FEES:
Non-refundable Summer Festival application fee: $100
Tuition:
(with Room & Board): $3500
(without Room & Board): $2000
Optional (for participants without Room & Board): campus meals a-la-cart ($70/day)
Announcement of acceptance: April 10, 2023
Non-refundable $500 deposit due: April 20, 2023
Final payment (remaining balance) due: June 1, 2023
AWARDS:
* Due to the instrumentation offered at the festival, this special award is applicable to piano and strings students only.
First Place: $1000 scholarship (per group) for 2023 Amici International Music Festival
Second Place: $600 scholarship (per group) for 2023 Amici International Music Festival
Third Place: $300 scholarship (per group) for 2023 Amici International Music Festival
Application deadline: April 1, 2023
Late Application will be accepted until May 1, 2023
FEES:
Non-refundable Summer Festival application fee: $100
Tuition:
(with Room & Board): $3500
(without Room & Board): $2000
Optional (for participants without Room & Board): campus meals a-la-cart ($70/day)
Announcement of acceptance: April 10, 2023
Non-refundable $500 deposit due: April 20, 2023
Final payment (remaining balance) due: June 1, 2023
AWARDS:
* Due to the instrumentation offered at the festival, this special award is applicable to piano and strings students only.
First Place: $1000 scholarship (per group) for 2023 Amici International Music Festival
Second Place: $600 scholarship (per group) for 2023 Amici International Music Festival
Third Place: $300 scholarship (per group) for 2023 Amici International Music Festival
Amici Chamber Music Competition
Location: California State University, Long Beach
Application deadline: February 5, 2023
Competition date: February 26, 2023
CATEGORIES & APPLICATION FEES
Average age of the group members as of February 1, 2023 (i.e. 10+11+10=10.33, Category A)
Category A: 10 & under (Time limit: 7 min.), $45 per ensemble member
Category B: 12 & under (Time limit: 7 min.), $45 per ensemble member
Category C: 14 & under (Time limit: 7 min.), $45 per ensemble member
Category D: 16 & under (Time limit: 10 min.), $50 per ensemble member
Category E: 18 & under (Time limit: 10 min.), $50 per ensemble member
RULES & GUIDELINES
This competition is open to all small chamber music ensembles composed of two to five performers. Only one piano student is permitted per Instrumental Ensemble. Instrumental Ensembles are chamber ensembles, defined as one person per instrument part.
Any standard, published ensemble piece movement is acceptable. Multi-movements will be accepted if they can be performed within the given time limit.
AWARDS
Trophies and invitation to perform at the Winners Showcase Concert at Daniel Recital Hall, California State University of Long Beach on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, 6 PM.
1st Place Winners will also be given a masterclass opportunity with Professor Joon Sung Jun on the day of the competition at 5 PM.
Application deadline: February 5, 2023
Competition date: February 26, 2023
CATEGORIES & APPLICATION FEES
Average age of the group members as of February 1, 2023 (i.e. 10+11+10=10.33, Category A)
Category A: 10 & under (Time limit: 7 min.), $45 per ensemble member
Category B: 12 & under (Time limit: 7 min.), $45 per ensemble member
Category C: 14 & under (Time limit: 7 min.), $45 per ensemble member
Category D: 16 & under (Time limit: 10 min.), $50 per ensemble member
Category E: 18 & under (Time limit: 10 min.), $50 per ensemble member
RULES & GUIDELINES
This competition is open to all small chamber music ensembles composed of two to five performers. Only one piano student is permitted per Instrumental Ensemble. Instrumental Ensembles are chamber ensembles, defined as one person per instrument part.
Any standard, published ensemble piece movement is acceptable. Multi-movements will be accepted if they can be performed within the given time limit.
- Age is determined by the application deadline (February 5, 2023). The applicants have to submit a proof of age (a copy of driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.).
- The performers can use music during the event and a published copy of the chosen piece has to be presented at the time of the competition. No photocopies will be accepted.
- There will be a minimum of one First place winner, one Second place winner and one Third place winner selected from each category at judges’ discretion. All place winners will be required to perform at the Winners Showcase Concert on March 12, 2023. Students of the judges will not be allowed to compete and the judges’ decisions are final.
- All winners agree to allow their names, photographs and video files to be used in connection with the competition as publicity for Barum Music Foundation and Amici Summer Music Festival.
- There are NO REFUNDS of application fees in the event of non-participation.
- The competition winners must attend the 2023 Amici International Summer Music Festival in order to receive the announced scholarship. Due to the instrumentation offered at the festival, this special award is applicable to piano and strings students only. If all of the ensemble members cannot attend, a partial scholarship will be awarded.
AWARDS
Trophies and invitation to perform at the Winners Showcase Concert at Daniel Recital Hall, California State University of Long Beach on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, 6 PM.
1st Place Winners will also be given a masterclass opportunity with Professor Joon Sung Jun on the day of the competition at 5 PM.
