XXI
International Band Competition
Riva del Garda, 12th – 14th April 2019
Organizers
Flicorno D'Oro Association
Corpo Bandistico Riva del Garda
Trentino Bands Federation
Artistic Direction
Marco Somadossi
Flicorno d’Oro
XXI Concorso bandistico internazionale
Riva del Garda
12th - 14th April 2019
ANNOUNCEMENT
CATEGORIES
5 CATEGORIES are foreseen:
EXCELLENCE CATEGORY
SUPERIOR CATEGORY
FIRST CATEGORY
SECOND CATEGORY
THIRD CATEGORY
and out of competition
FREE CATEGORY
The competition is open to all kind of bands regardless of the number of their musicians. The
bands must be composed of amateurs, but each band can have professional musicians in a
number not exceeding 10% of the total number of the ensemble members.
Under professional musicians is to understand: conservatory or music academy teachers,
permanent staff members or under a minimum 12 month-period contract by bands or
professional orchestras. The Organizer is entitled to check the identity of each band member at
any time during the whole competition.
Each band can participate with only one group. The aggregation of third category musicians from
two different bands is also possible.
Only wind and percussions instruments or instruments requested in the score are allowed.
Every changement to the written band strumentation must be submitted to the Artistic
Direction.
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Each band in competition must perform:
1) the chosen category compulsory piece on a original score:
EXCELLENCE CATEGORY:
Dario Tosolini, CONCERTO PER BANDA, Wicky, dur. 16:16
SUPERIOR CATEGORY:
Camillo de Nardis/F. Cesarini, IL GIUDIZIO UNIVERSALE , Mitropa, dur. 10:45
FIRST CATEGORY:
Luciano Feliciani, OLD FOLK SONGS FROM ICELAND, Scomegna, dur. 9:40
SECOND CATEGORY:
Maco Somadossi, LAND OF FREEDOM, Scomegna, dur. 7:15
THIRD CATEGORY:
Michele Grassani, FABER SUITE, Scomegna, dur. 8:40
2) a piece of own choice from the list published on www.flicornodoro.it. Pieces, that do not
occur on this list must be submitted to the Artistic Direction.
Preceding it’s contest performance each band is entitled to play a warm-piece not exceeding 3
minutes, which will not be evaluated by the Jury.
Bands taking part in the category Excellence – must perform a programme - including the
warm-up, the compulsory piece and the piece of own choice – with an effective playtime of a
maximum of 45 minutes and their stay on the stage must not exceed 50 minutes.
Bands taking part in the categories Superior and First – must perform a programme - including
the warm-up, the compulsory piece and the piece of own choice – with an effective playtime of a
maximum of 40 minutes and their stay on the stage must not exceed 45 minutes.
Bands taking part in the categories Second and Third – must perform a programme - including
the warm-up, the compulsory piece and the piece of own choice – with an effective playtime of a
maximum of 30 minutes and their stay on the stage must not exceed 35 minutes.
A penalty is foreseen for those who exceed the time allowed. The jury secretary has a stopwatch
and will check the time between the first musician on the stage and the last musician leaving the
stage.
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FREE CATEGORY
In the free category, bands receive privately and outside of the competition a written
assessment by the Jury. The positive artistic and technical aspects of the ensemble are taken into
consideration and suggestions will be given.
The participation in this category involves also an assignment judgement, so that the bands can
see how their standard relates in terms of the 6 Flicorno d’Oro categories. Bands taking part in
the free category must perform two pieces of their own choice based on an original score, one of
it must be an original band composition.
Preceding it’s performance each band is entitled to play a warm-piece not exceeding 3 minutes.
The programme - including the warm-up and the two pieces – must have an effective playtime of
a maximum of 30 minutes and their stay on the stage must not exceed 35 minutes.
For the free category the jury will give a written judgement by the following criteria: tuning,
quality and balance of the sound, technique and articulation, rhythmic and ensemble playing,
dynamics and phrasing, interpretation.
No prizes are foreseen in this category
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APPLICATION
The enrolment fee is Euro 270- for each participating band and doesn’t include the scores of the
compulsory piece and the piece of own choice; the fee has to be sent to
FLICORNO D'ORO
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Our bank details:
CASSA RURALE ALTO GARDA
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IT BBAN V 08016 35320 000002145971
EU IBAN IT76 V080 1635 3200 0000 2145 971
Codice BIC CCRTIT2T04A
by 31st October 2018 together with the application form and the following documentation:
- an artistic biography of the band;
- the artistic curriculum of the conductor;
- a recent recording;
After the official confirmation and until 31st January 2019 the registration has to be completed
with:
- a photo of the band (possibly lined-up as for a concert) as an .jpg file;
- 5 (five) original copies only of the score of the piece of own choice (of both pieces only in
the Free Category). The organizers will not be held responsible for photocopied scores. After
the competition, four original scores will be returned to the bands, a copy will be kept by the
organizers;
- a stage plan of the band with number of chairs and music stands in each row.
Before 05th April 2019 one must send:
- online registration of each musician with personal data and the instrument played
(MUSICIAN FORM available on the official website www.flicornodoro.it). Please advise if any
musician plays as professional
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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 15th January 2019. 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 in the same category, while a band
can be conducted by two different conductors. A conductor is allowed to conduct two bands
only if these are competing in different categories. 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 (20th March 2018).
e) If the number of participants in a single category is not sufficient, the Organizers may cancel
that category.
f) All rights of further use of films, videos, photographs and sound recordings taken during the
competition are reserved to the Organizers.
g) The Organizers are not responsible for any accident to persons or things during their journey
or during the competition.
a) 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. If you book your stay through the
travel agency Rivatour you will be entitled to some advantages, which include free entrance
to the competition. See HOTEL INFORMATION.
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12th - 14th April 2019
JURY AND ADJUDICATION
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.
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: tuning,
quality and balance of the sound, technique and articulation, rhythmic and ensemble playing,
dynamics and phrasing, 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.
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PRIZES
a) In each of the following categories 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 Europe for the following value:
1st place
Excellence Category Euro 4.000
Superior Category Euro 3.500
First Category Euro 3.000
Second Category Euro 2.500
Third Category Euro 2.000
b) the second and third prize winner will receive instruments for the following value:
2nd place 3rd place
Excellence Category Euro 1.500 Euro 1.000
Superior Category Euro 1.250 Euro 750
First Category Euro 1.000 Euro 600
Second Category Euro 750 Euro 500
Third Category Euro 600 Euro 400
c) All bands will receive a participation certificate;
d) The band with the highest score over 90/100 points will be awarded the overall Flicorno
d’Oro trophy.
e) The organisers may award further prizes for outstanding performances or for conductors
with particular artistic skills.
f) The results will be announced at the end of the Competition; please notice that one person
for band has to assist the prize giving ceremony otherwise the prizes will be send by post at
your costs.
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APPLICATION FORM
Name of the band ________________________ ___________________
Address of the band ________________________ ________________
Telephone Fax ___________________ e-mail__________________________
Conductor’s name and surname
Telephone Fax ______ e-mail__________________________
Chairname’s name and surname
Tel. Fax ___________________ e-mail__________________________
# COMPETITION:
CATEGORIES NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Excellence _______________________________ Second Category _______________________________
Superior _______________________________ Third Category _______________________________
First Category _______________________________
PIECE OF OWN CHOICE
Composer Title Duration Editor
________________________ ___________________________ _______________ _________________
# OUT OF COMPETITION:
CATEGORY NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Free Category ________________________________
PIECES OF OWN CHOICE
Composer Title Duration - Editor Genre *
________________________ ___________________________ _______________ _________________
________________________ ___________________________ _______________ _________________
* original band composition, transcription, arrangement, or other
ENCLOSURES
TO SEND WITHIN THE 31st OCTOBER 2018 TO SEND WITHIN THE 31st JANUARY 2019
Biographies of the band Band’s photo as an .jpg file
Artistic curriculum of the conductor 5 original copies of only the scores of the piece of own choice (of both pieces
Recent recording only in the Free Category)
Copy of the payment of the enrolment fee Band’s plan on the stage
TO SEND WITHIN THE 05TH APRIL 2019
Online registration (with the online application form) of the musicians with
complete list of personal data and instrument of each musician. Please advise if
any musician plays as professional.
We fully accept all the conditions described in the announcement.
Place and date
The Conductor The President
Please mail to:
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STAGE PLAN
NAME OF THE BAND:
Please sketch your stage plan below including chairs and music stand position.
← 12 mt
→
→
← 8 mt
Conductor
No. of chairs required Date
No. of music stands required
Please note that two helpers from your band must assist in setting the stage for your
performance.
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12th - 14th April 2019
Example:
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GENERAL INFORMATION
b) 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.
c) The entrance to the competition is subjected to a charge. If you book your stay through
the Agenzia Rivatour - Incoming Travel Agency you will be entitled to some advantages,
which include free entrance to the competition.
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Riva del Garda
12th - 14th April 2019
HOTEL INFORMATION
For the Flicorno d’Oro our Association has reached an agreement with some hotels that can
offer special rates compared to the currently quoted price list.
Please book through:
The booking through our agency will grant:
- free entrance to the competition
- free rehearsal time in a private rehearsal room - max. 2 hours (due to availability – book as
soon as possible)
For more information: www.flicornodoro.it
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FINAL CONDITIONS
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” - XXI International Band Competition of Riva del Garda
implies the acceptance of the above conditions and rules.
For the Organizers
The President The Artistic Direction
Tiziano Tarolli Marco Somadossi
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