South Bay Guitar Society's Senior Division Youth Competition-March 14, 2027
For classical guitarists age 14 through 18. Participant must be born on or after March 15, 2008 AND on or before March 14, 2013. If you were born on March 14, 2008, or before, YOU'RE TOO OLD for the Senior Division. If you were born on March 15, 2013, or after, YOU'RE TOO YOUNG for the Senior Division.
Date: MORNING of Sunday March 14, 2027
Location: Starting Arts Center, 99 Notre Dame Ave., San Jose
Time limit: 7 minutes from the first note. Performer will be stopped at the time limit with no penalty.
Entry Fee: $25.00, payable at sbgs.org. Please note that your spot is not reserved until you've paid the entry fee.
Competition limited to the first 15 registrants. You can enter in only one age category. Previous first-place winners cannot re-enter in the same age category.
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Repertoire: One or more solo works from the classical guitar repertoire. Transcriptions and arrangements permitted; no concerto movements or cadenzas. All works to be performed from memory on a standard six-string classical guitar.
Performer must begin each selection at the beginning of the piece. Do NOT take repeats.
Performer must bring his/her own footstool or other guitar lift if needed.
Performer must bring three photocopies of the sheet music for all works. Photocopies will not be returned to the performer and will be discarded by SBGS following the competition.
Scoring: Three judges will use the scoring rubric below. Total scores from each judge will be combined to rank the top three competitors. There will be no ties, honorable mention, or audience choice awards. Judges’ decisions are final.
The competition will be open to a public audience.
Results for the Senior Division will be announced via email the evening of Sunday March 14. All performers will receive judges' scores and comments via email after the event. Winners will receive certificates and prize money via U.S. Mail.
Awards:
First Prize - $500.00
Second Prize - $300.00
Third Prize - $100.00
The First Prize winner of the Senior Division will be invited to perform as a Prelude performer in SBGS's 2027-2028 season. If the First Prize winner is unable to perform, the opportunity will be offered to the Second Prize winner.
If the entry fee poses a financial hardship, please contact us at sbgs.secretary@gmail.com to request a fee waiver. No questions asked.
Please note that the performer must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Judges to be announced.
Questions? Contact us at sbgs.secretary@gmail.com
