The Piano Concerto Novice category is for competitors who are new to concertos or who are not seeking a heavily competitive category. This is an opportunity for all students to experience learning a concerto and a competitive environment. Beginner through intermediate level pianists are encouraged to participate. If you are a beginner to competing, this may be the category for you.
If you are seeking a more competitive experience, please join our Piano Concerto Competition found here.
We are so excited to have you join us with your concerto performance. Please see the rules and regulations below.
Rules and Regulations
AGE DIVISIONS
Elementary (ages 5-10)
Junior (ages 11-14)
Senior (ages 15-18)
AWARDS
All participants will be given a certificate of participation.
In the Concerto Novice category, the top 15 percent of each age group (as determined at the judge’s discretion) will receive Honors, and an award of $20.
REQUIRED REPERTOIRE
All Concerto repertoire is allowed, but should consider the abilities of the student. Pieces that are written for only piano accompaniment rather than orchestra are accepted in this category.
No changes in repertoire are allowed between the Preliminary and Final rounds
All competitors will perform unaccompanied in the video submission and the LIVE Final Round. Cuts of orchestra sections are allowed in the video submission. Solo passages must be prepared in their entirety.
Additional Rules and Regulations: Concerto Competition
A $25 Registration Fee is due upon submission of your application. At registration competitors will include YouTube links to the video in the form. Read video submission instructions carefully.
All participants will receive a certificate of participation and adjudication comments. Honors will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
No changes in repertoire are allowed between preliminary and final rounds. Memory is required for both rounds.
PRELIMINARY ROUND: Preliminaries will be judged by one judge from video recordings. Competitors will submit one separate video recording per piece. Video recordings must be unedited with the camera view showing full body and hands at the keyboard. Competitors must state “This recording is made for the Ogden Piano Festival.” Any additional speaking in video recordings may result in disqualification.
Videos must not have text overlay or any other identifying information about the student, their teacher, or previous competitions they have participated in either in the video or description.
Competitors will be judged on technical mastery, artistry, stage presence, and musicianship. By submitting a video link, competitors consent to have their videos viewed by the competition judges as well as the OPF board.
VIDEO SUBMISSION
Name the video according to the following instructions:
OPF Prelim, Last Name plus first initial, Category (ex. OPFPrelimJonesRConcertoNovice)
You will be asked to provide the video link in your registration form.
The first round of this competition is held online through the use of YouTube. Personal information collected from competitors will be used in accordance with the YouTube Community Guidelines, which is available here: YouTube Community Guidelines. Information will be used in accordance with YouTube policy and within the guidelines for this competition.
Each competitor unequivocally agrees to the use of their personal information for such purposes.
FINAL ROUND
Original music must be provided to judges for the final round. Each measure must be numbered on the left side of the measure.
The LIVE Competition Final will take place November 15-18 with the exact date and information to be announced. Finals will be held at Pleasant Valley Library at 5568 S Adams Ave, Washington Terrace, UT 84405
ELIGIBILITY
All ages are as of June 1, 2024. Participants should check the age requirement for the category in which they are participating.
A parent or legal guardian of a candidate who is under the age of 18 must ensure that the competitor will comply with these rules and warrant that the parent or legal guardian and competitor are capable of agreeing to these rules and giving the necessary consent. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be present during the LIVE round if the competitor advances.
WINNERS
All participants will be given a certificate of participation.
The top 15 percent of each age group (as determined at the judge’s discretion) will receive Honors, and an award of $20.
The LIVE Competition Final will take place November 15-18 with the exact date and information to be announced. Finals will be held at Pleasant Valley Library at 5568 S Adams Ave, Washington Terrace, UT 84405.