Second international music competition "Maksa Popov"

1. The second “Maksa Popov” International music competition for tambura, mandolina and tamburitza orkestras is organised by Music school “Jovan Bandur” in Pančevo, April, 10th 2021.

2. The Competition is for musicians 19 years old and younger from Serbia and other countries.  The participiant does not have to be a student of the music school.

3. The competitors will be divided into six categories for soloists and two categories for orchestras, by the age of the players, and will perform a programme consisting:

 

Category for soloists		program for soloists	duration
I	9 years old  and younger	at least two pieces, with piano accompaniment one of pieces has to be traditional	up to 4 minutes
II	11 years old  and younger	at least two pieces, with piano accompaniment one of pieces has to be traditional	up to 5 minutes
III	13 years old  and younger	at least two pieces, with piano accompaniment one of pieces has to be traditional	up to 7 minutes
IV	15 years old  and younger	at least two pieces, with piano accompaniment one of pieces has to be traditional	up to 9 minutes
V	17 years old  and younger	at least two pieces, with piano accompaniment one of pieces has to be traditional	up to 10 minutes
VI	19 years old  and younger	at least two pieces, with piano accompaniment one of pieces has to be traditional	up to 15 minutes

 

THE PROGRAMME HAS TO BE PERFORMED BY HEART

 

Category for orchestras		programme	duration
А	15 years old and younger (players on bass, cello and contra could be older)	-One traditional composition – Programme of you own choice	up to 10 minutes
Б	19 years old  and younger	-One traditional composition – Programme of you own choice	up to 15 minutes

 

 

4. Applications will not be accepted after March, 22^th, 2021. The application forms are available on www.muzickaskolapancevo.edu.rs

5. The Application has to be sent to e-mail address: jbandur.takmicenje@gmail.com

6. Apart from the application form, the competitors must also submit:

– Scanned birth certificate *for orchestras: birth certificates for each player

– Scanned proof of the paid fee in the amount of 3000 dinars for soloists, and 3500 for orchestras

Name of payment: donation for the IC Maksa Popov for MS “Jovan Bandur”

Pančevo, Živojina Mišića 3;

the account number of the school: 840-305666-71

6. If a competitor decide to cancel the application, the fee will not be refunded.

7. Competitors from abroad can pay their donation fee after arrival to Pančevo.

8. Competitors will be evaluated by the jury composed of professors of the candidates in the competition in their respective categories. The organizer will determine the president of the jury. Work in the jury is on voluntary base.

9. Members of the jury cannot evaluate their own pupil (candidate).

10. Competitors will be given diplomas

1st prize – 95-100 points

2nd prize – 85-94,99 points

3rd prize – – 75-84,99points

Commendation – for 60-74,99 points

11. The number of priyes is not limited.

12. For the most successful candidates and orchestras the jury can decide to give a title of COMPETITION LAUREATE

13. Teachers will be given diplomas for pedagogical results and contribution to work of the jury.

14. The competitors will pay all their expenses during their stay in Pančevo.

15. The organizer has the right to record, copy and broadcast the performance.

16. The Organizer disclaims all liability in the event of injury or any accident to participians, teachers and other persons found in the venue where the competition is being held, as well as in case of damage or theft of their property.