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1ATLANTIC COASTINTERNATIONAL CONDUCTINGCOMPETITIONESPOSENDE, PORTUGAL, July 27 - August 1 2016The Atlantic Coast International Music Festival announces the second editionof the atlantic coast international conducting competition. The competitionaims to offer an important step and opportunity toward a real career toemerging orchestra conductors and is opened to musicians of any nationalitywithout age limits.You can find more details about the Atlantic Coast International MusicFestival in our official website www.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf20161. THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ALL CONDUCTORS, WITHOUT NATIONALITY OR AGE LIMITATION2. STRUCTURE OF THE COMPETITION2.1 Eliminatory Round: applications are made through video and CV submission bycandidates, application deadline is 1 May 2016. The number of participants at the Eliminatory Roundis not limited. The Eliminatory Round will be held by video & cv analyse by the Juri. The decision willbe communicated until May 8 20162.2 Presencial Rounds: the rest of the competition will be held in the city of Esposende and consist of:1º Round: 2 Pianos, 27 and 28 july2º Round: 2 Pianos, 29 july3º Round: Piano & soloist, 30 july4º Round - Semifinal: Chamber Ensemble, 31 july5º Round - Final: Symphony Orchestra, 1 august3. COMPETITION REGISTRATION3.1. Eliminatory Round: In order to enter at the conducting competition, you need to send the applicationform, available HERE until may 1 2016Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
23.1.1. Video submission details (Please notice)a) We only accept a link to the video, you need to copy and paste the link on the applicationform. We only accept online web links for services like youtube, vimeo, etc ;b) We will not accept video submissions in no other ways besides online link (i.e. downloadfiles through email, etc );c) We will not be responsible for technical problems with the video. Every candidate mustbe responsible for the technical conditions and availability of the video submission;3.1.2. After sending your application form you should send an email toaco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com with the following documents in attachment until may 12016:a) curriculum vitaeb) copy of ID document or Passportc) Bank transfer receipt of 150 for the participation fee. The participation fee must betransfered with the following details:ACOUNT HOLDER: Orquestra da Costa Atlantica – Assoc Musica e CulturaNIF. 513.388.737ACOUNT HOLDER ADDRESS: R. Sra Pilar 32, 4740-577 Marinhas, Esposende / PortugalACCOUNT CCAM 1501 MarinhasIBAN PT50-0045 1501 4027 1420 68503BIC SWIFT: CCCMPTPLBank Name: CCAM CAIXA DE CREDITO AAGRICOLABank Detail & Address: 1501 – Marinhas, PortugalBank ID CCAM: 1460 / CCAM P. Varzim, V. CONDE, ESPOSENDE CRLTRANSFER COIN » EURO (ALL TRANSFERS MUST BE MADE WITH ALL COST SUPPORTED BY SENDER)3.1.3. Every applicant will receive a confirmation email after successful registration. If you don’treceive a confirmation email it is a possible indication of some missed information ordocument. In this case, please, contact the organization.3.2. Presencial Rounds: The organization will infor all selected candidates to be present at 1º Round. JuryDecision will be communicated no later then may 8 2016. Only the conductors selected for thePresential Round are expected to pay the remaining 300 by bank transfer (using the detailsmentioned above).3.3. If the applicant decide not to participate in the Conducting Competition we will not return theinscription fee.Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
34. THE COMPETITION4.1. Eliminatory Rounda) Submit a video recording of one piece or excerpt at your own choice, maximum length is 15mwithout any video cut or edition. Conductor must be face front to camera;b) You may send a recording conducting piano or any kind of ensemble or orchestra (including windorchestra);c) Copy and paste the video link in the application form4.2. Presencial Roundsa) The First Round is open to a maximum of 60 conductors, each will have 15m max. to conduct thepieces indicated. Conductors must be prepared to conduct any part part from the works listed.1º Round: 2 PianosBeethoven – Symphony 3 Eroica (1º mov)Brahms – Symphony 4 (4º mov)Stravinsky - Dumbarton Oaks (1º mov)b) The Second Round is open to a maximum of 20 conductors, each will have 20m max. to conductthe pieces indicated. Conductors must be prepared to conduct any part from the works listed.2º Round: 2 PianosDebussy – Prelude a L’apres midi dun fauneBartok – Concerto for Orchestra (1º and 4º mov)c) The Third Round is open to a maximum of 12 conductors, each will have 15m max. to conductthe pieces indicated. Conductors must be prepared to conduct any part from the works listed.3º Round: Piano & SoloistSaint – Saens – Introduction et rondo capriccioso op. 28Chausson – PoémeTchaikovsky – Violin Concerto (1º mov)d) The Forth Round - Semifinal is open to a maximum of 8 conductors, each will have 40m max. torehearse the pieces indicated. Conductors must be prepared to conduct any part from the workslisted.4º Round – Semifinal: EnsembleCopland – Appalachian Spring (orig. version 13 instruments)Elgar – Serenade for Strings op. 20e) The Fifth Round - Final is open to 4 conductors, each will have 45m max. to rehearsal the pieceindicated. Conductors must be prepared to conduct any part of the symphony.5º Round – Final: Symphony OrchestraDvorak – Sinfonia 9 from the new World (complete)Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
45. PRIZES5.1. The results will be announced after the Final Round on the evening of August 15.2. Prizes:FIRST PRIZE2500 money prize1 concert in 2016/2017 season with the Atlantic Coast Orchestra in PortugalScholarship for enter the ACO International Conducting Academy 2016/2017 (value of 1200 )Official diploma of CompetitionSECOND PRIZE750 money prize1 concert in 2016/2017 season with an Ensemble from Atlantic Coast Orchestra in PortugalScholarship for enter the ACO International Conducting Academy 2016/2017 (value of 1000 )Official diploma of CompetitionTHIRD PRIZE500 money prizeScholarship for enter the ACO International Conducting Academy 2016/2017 (value of 800 )Official diploma of CompetitionTo the SEMIFINALISTS will be given an official certificate of SemifinalistsThose who successfully pass the ELIMINATORY ROUND and conduct the FIRST ROUND in Esposendewill receive an official participation certificate.6. SCHEDULE APPLICATION DEADLINE: until may 1 2016ELIMINATORY ROUND RESULTS: until may 8 2016PRESENCIAL PHASE CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT OF THE REST OF THE FEE: until may 1320167. LAST NOTESa) The winner from last edition can’t apply to the competition;b) The Jury, under justified decision, can decide not to award the prizes or assign ex-aequo prizes and/orhonorable mentions;Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
5c) In the case of award ex-aequo prizes , the prize money will be divided among the laureates;d) The jury's decisions are final and not subject to appeal;e) The candidates will by submitting their application hand over all rights of recordings to the Promoter,this includes all pictures taken on- and off stage. The candidates will also by submitting theirapplication give their permission and approval to the Promoter to use the candidates’ names andpictures in press releases. The Promoter will expect the candidates to be available for interviews,photo-shoots and all other activities making the Competition attractive for the media audience;f) The organization of the competition is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal objects;g) Any particular case will be resolved by the Organization of the Competition.Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
6ATLANTIC COASTINTERNATIONAL YOUNG SOLOIST COMPETITIONESPOSENDE, PORTUGAL, JULY 29 and 30, 2016The Atlantic Coast International Music Festival announces the second editionof the Atlantic Coast International Young Soloist Competition. Thecompetition aims to offer an important step and opportunity toward a realcareer to emerging soloists and is opened to musicians of any nationality.You can find more details about the Atlantic Coast International Music Festivalin our official website www.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf20161. THE COMPETITION IS STRUCTURED IN 2 CATEGORIES:a) MEDIUM CATEGORY – from 14 to 17 years old;b) SUPERIOR CATEGORY – from 18 to 26 years old;2. GENERAL ADMISSION RULESa)b)c)The competition is for musicians or singers regardless nationality or origin;Every participant must respect the age limit for each competition category until December 312016;The winner of the previous edition cannot apply to the same category.3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES3.1. Filled application form (you can find it HERE). The deadline is May 1 2016;3.1.1. Video submission details (Please notice)a) We only accept a link to the video, you need to copy and paste the link on the application form.We only accept online web links for services like youtube, vimeo, etc ;b) We will not accept video submissions in no other ways besides online link (i.e. download filesthrough email, etc );c) We will not be responsible for technical problems with the video. Every candidate must beresponsible for the technical conditions and availability of the video submission;d) Video must be 15m maximum length and could not have any cutsAtlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
73.2. Submit copy by email to aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.coma) curriculum vitaeb) copy of ID document or Passportc) bank transfer receipt of the participation fee3.3. Inscription fee for the competition is 60 (sixty euros). The fee includes pianist from the festival. If youdon’t need festival’s pianist the fee will remain the same. The participation fee must be transferedwith the following details:ACOUNT HOLDER: Orquestra da Costa Atlantica – Assoc Musica e CulturaNIF. 513.388.737ACOUNT HOLDER ADDRESS: R. Sra Pilar 32, 4740-577 Marinhas, Esposende / PortugalACCOUNT CCAM 1501 MarinhasIBAN PT50-0045 1501 4027 1420 68503BIC SWIFT: CCCMPTPLBank Name: CCAM CAIXA DE CREDITO AAGRICOLABank Detail & Address: 1501 – Marinhas, PortugalBank ID CCAM: 1460 / CCAM P. Varzim, V. CONDE, ESPOSENDE CRLTRANSFER COIN » EURO (ALL TRANSFERS MUST BE MADE WITH ALL COST SUPPORTED BY SENDER)3.4. The application will only be accepted after receiving the full documentation. The deadline is May 120163.5. Every applicant will receive a confirmation email after successful registration. If you don’t receive aconfirmation email it is a possible indication of some missed information or document. In this case,please, contact the organization.3.6. If the applicant decides not to participate in the Competition we will not return the inscription fee.4. COMPETITION SCHEDULE & ROUNDS4.1. Competition General Schedule APPLICATION DEADLINE: until May 1, 2016APPLICATION RESULTS PUBLICATION: until May 8, 2016Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
8 CONFIRMATION BY CANDIDATE: until May 13, 2016SCORES FOR ACCOMPAINMENT PIANIST (only for applicants who need pianistorganization): until May 13, 2016REHEARSAL WITH PIANIST (only for applicants who need pianist arranged by organization): Medium Category: July 29, 2016 Superior Category: July 28, 2016COMPETITION DAY: Medium Category: Final – July 30, 2016 Superior Category: Semifinal – July 29, 2016; Final – July 30, 2016arranged by4.2. Roundsa) MEDIUM CATEGORYELIMINATORY ROUND Video submission by candidate; The piece is candidate owns choice, maximum length 15m, with or without pianoaccompaniment.FINAL ROUND Round in Esposende, Portugal, in July 30 2016, public audition for the Jury; The piece is candidate owns choice (one mov from Concerto or Sonata) maximumlength 15m; Candidates must perform with piano accompaniment; The Final is open to a maximum of 10 participants.b) SUPERIOR CATEGORYELIMINATORY ROUND Video submission by candidate; The piece is candidate owns choice, maximum length 15m, with or without pianoaccompaniment.SEMIFINAL ROUND Semifinal Round in Esposende, Portugal, in July 29 2016; The piece is candidate owns choice (one mov from concerto or sonata) maximumlength 15m; The Round MUST be with piano accompaniment; The Semifinal is open to a maximum of 15 participants.FINAL ROUND Final Round in Esposende, Portugal, in July 30 2016, public audition to Jury;Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
9 The piece is candidate owns choice, maximum length 15m;The presented piece MUST NOT be the same from the Semifinal;The Round MUST be with piano accompaniment;The Final is open to a maximum of 5 participants.5. PRIZES5.1. MEDIUM CATEGORY1º Prize – 250 money prize diploma Concert in 2016/2017 season as guest musician of theAtlantic Coast Orchestra2º Prize – diploma didactic material3º Prize – diploma didactic material5.2. SUPERIOR CATEGORY1º Prize – 500 money prize diploma soloist at the final concert with the Atlantic CoastInternational Youth Orchestra at festival 2017 Solo invitation to perform with Atlantic CoastOrchestra on season 2016/2017;2º Prize – diploma Concert in 2016/2017 season as guest musician of the Atlantic CoastOrchestra;3º Prize – diploma didactic material.6. LAST NOTESa) The winner from last edition can’t apply to the competition;b) The Jury, under justified decision, can decide not to award the prizes or assign ex-aequo prizes and/orhonorable mentions;c) In the case of award ex-aequo prizes , the prize money will be divided among the laureates;d) The jury's decisions are final and not subject to appeal;e) The candidates will by submitting their application hand over all rights of recordings to the Promoter,this includes all pictures taken on- and off stage. The candidates will also by submitting theirapplication give their permission and approval to the Promoter to use the candidates’ names andpictures in press releases. The Promoter will expect the candidates to be available for interviews,photo-shoots and all other activities making the Competition attractive for the media audience;f) The organization of the competition is not responsible for any loss or damage of personal objects;g) Any particular case will be resolved by the Organization of the Competition.Atlantic Coast International Music Festival, Esposende, PORTUGALwww.atlanticoastorchestra.com/imf2016 aco.intmusicfestival@gmail.com 351.968041693Artistic Director: Ana Carolina Capitão Music Director: Luis Miguel Clemente
Elgar - Serenade for Strings op. 20 e) The Fifth Round - Final is open to 4 conductors, . The competition is for musicians or singers regardless nationality or origin; b) Every participant must respect the age limit for each competition category until December 31 2016; c) The winner of the previous edition cannot apply to the same category. 3. APPLICATION PROCEDURES 3.1. Filled application .
