FLICORNO D'ORO
VIA CONCORDIA 23 – C.P. 108
38066 RIVA DEL GARDA TN
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by cheque, on-line payment or international postal order by 30st November 2008 together with the application form and the following documentation:
- a historical biography of the band;
- an artistic biography of the band;
- the artistic curriculum of the conductor;
- a photo of the band (possibly lined-up as for a concert);
- a list of the musicians with their personal data and the instruments played and the indication of any professional musician (excell file);
- 5 (five) original copies of the score of the piece of own choice, of both pieces in the free category. The organizers will not be held responsible for photocopied scores. After the competition, the original scores will be returned to the bands, except one copy which will be kept by the organizers;
- a recent recording;
- a stage plan of the band. 
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
a) the Artistic Direction decides which bands are admitted to the competition. Bands will be informed about the selection’s results in writing form by 10th January 2009. In case of rejection the enrolment fee will be fully refunded.
b) the order of performances within the category will be determined by the Artistic Direction on the base of technical and organizational or artistic reasons.
c) a conductor is not allowed to conduct more than one band, while a band can be conducted by two different conductors. The members of a participating band are not allowed to perform in other formations taking part in the competition in the same category.
d) any change regarding the musicians will be taken into consideration by the Artistic Direction and by the President of the Jury only if communicated in writing at the latest before the beginning of the competition (4th April 2009).
e) if the number of participants in a single category is not sufficient, the Organizers may cancel that category.
f) during their stay in Riva del Garda, participating bands are not allowed to give concerts or performances without prior permission of the Organizers.
g) all rights of further use of films, videos, photographs and sound recordings taken during the competition are reserved to the Organizers.
h) the Organizers are not responsible for any accident to persons or things during their journey or during the competition.
i) travel and accommodation costs are at the expense of the participating bands. In occasion of the Flicorno d’Oro our Association has reached an agreement with some hotels that offer special rates compared to the currently quoted price list. The hotels are informed about the competition program and are able to meet all your needs.
See HOTEL INFORMATION.
a) The Jury is composed of internationally recognized band music experts;
b) each performance will be given a maximum of 100/100 points by each member of the Jury assessed by the following criteria:
1. Tuning
2. Quality and balance of the sound
3. Technique and articulation
4. Rhythmic and ensemble playing
5. Dynamics and phrasing
6. Interpretation
The Jury will also judge the conduction separately.
The task of the Jury is subjected to internal rules, which will be announced to the participants during a meeting the day of the beginning of the competition (4th April 2009).
c) the judgement of the jury is to be considered final and no appeal can be made.
d) if a band exceeds the maximum performance time allowed and/or its stay on stage, 0,05 points will be deducted from the final score for each extra second.
e) the bands which are not present at the established time without any valid justification will be excluded from the competition.
f) the results will be announced at the end of the Competition.
For the free category the jury will give a written judgement by the following criteria:
1. Tuning
2. Quality and balance of the sound
3. Technique and articulation
4. Rhythmic and ensemble playing
5. Dynamics and phrasing
6. Interpretation.
The participation in this category involves also an assignment judgement, so that bands can recognize their level in comparison with the six Flicorno d’Oro categories.
No prizes are foreseen in this category.
a) In each category a score classification will be drawn up. The band with the highest score will be awarded the title of category winner and will be given the price consisting in instruments provided by Yamaha Music Italia for the following value:
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1st place |
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Excellence |
Euro 4.000 |
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Superior |
Euro 3.500 |
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1st Category |
Euro 3.000 |
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2st Category |
Euro 2.500 |
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3st Category |
Euro 2.000 |
| Youth band |
Euro 2.000 |
b) the second and third prize winner will receive instruments for the following value:
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2nd place |
3rd place |
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Excellence |
Euro 1.500 |
Euro 1.000 |
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Superior |
Euro 1.250 |
Euro 750 |
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1st Category |
Euro 1.000 |
Euro 600 |
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2nd Category |
Euro 750 |
Euro 500 |
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3rd Category |
Euro 600 |
Euro 400 |
| Youth band |
Euro 600 |
Euro 400 |
c) all participating bands will receive a Certificate of Participation;
d) the band with the highest score over 90 points will be awarded absolute Flicorno d'Oro Prize;
e) the Organizers may award further prizes for outstanding achievements and exceptional performances.
1) The Competition will take place in Riva del Garda in the Sala 1000 of the Palazzo dei Congressi; the other side events - parades, concerts, expositions - will take place in Riva del Garda and in other places of Garda Trentino. Participating groups will receive a detailed programme schedule.
2) The entry ticket to the competition is Euro 10 per day per person and Euro 30 for all the competition days.
3) In order to allow an individual planning of your stay in Riva del Garda we inform you about the preliminary competition programme:
Saturday 4th April 2009
Arrival in Riva del Garda.
Meeting of the conductors and presidents of the competing bands with the Jury, the Artistic Direction and the Organizers.
Parade of the participating groups through the old town of Riva del Garda. Official festive opening.
Competition
Closing ceremony and prize-giving ceremony
4) Beside the competition, upon request, there is the possibility to join trips and sightseeing tours.
On request we will give you detailed programmes and special offers for the Competition participants.
The Organizers and the Artistic Direction reserve the right to consider unusual cases and to find proper solutions for the good result of the Competition.
Any complaints regarding the Competition regulation should be made to the “Foro di Rovereto” (TN) and the Italian text will be taken into consideration.
The enrolment to the “Flicorno d’Oro” - 11th International Band Competition of Riva del Garda implies the acceptance of the above conditions and rules.
For the Organizers
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The President |
The Artistic Direction |
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Tiziano Tarolli |
Daniele Carnevali |
