Competition Repertoire

Contestants must perform three pieces from memory, one from each category (A, B, and C), choosing from the requirements listed below. The total time of music played must not exceed the time limit for each division, excluding pauses between pieces. Contestants may put the harp down between pieces, but are not permitted to leave the stage.* (Please note this change from previously posted rules to allow competitors a more comfortable recording and performing experience.)

When not specified, contestants may choose any edition of a piece listed.

Contestants are encouraged to choose a program that is varied in style and tempo.

All repeats are optional.

 

New Artist Division

ages 11-14 on July 11, 2012; time limit 15 minutes

(A) Choose one of the following:

• Theme and Variations by Haydn; arr. Salzedo
• any Dussek Sonatina (both movements)
• Chaconne, by Durand
• Sonata en Re, by Albeniz
• Largo, by J.S. Bach, arr. Grandjany

(B) Choose one of the following:

• Berceuse Russe, by Tournier
• Chanson de Mai, by Hasselmans
• Sweet Blues, by Andres
• "Fire Dance" from Petite Suite, by Watkins
• Iridescence, by Salzedo

(C) Approved free choice selection of the contestant’s choosing*
Free choice selections should be taken from the standard solo classical harp repertoire (i.e., no pop or jazz) and should be of equal or greater difficulty than the pieces listed above. Only one work may be chosen in the free choice category; however, one or more movements of a multi-movement work may be performed, provided the movements are from the same work. Free choice selections must be for solo harp: do no choose a piece that requires accompaniment. Free choice works written after 1950 will be eligible for the Fatrock Ink Special Prize.

*Note: All free choice selections must be approved by the competition. We recommend submitting your free choice for approval well in advance of the entry deadline to prevent an unexpected disqualification from the competition. To submit your free choice for approval, email us with "competition free choice" in the subject line and give us the title of your piece. You will receive an email confirmation regarding the suitability of your selection. Selections may be rejected if we feel they are too simple for the division or are not in keeping with the standard harp repertoire. You may email as many times as you like and submit as many options as you like.

 

Emerging Artist Division

ages 11-19 on July 11, 2012; time limit 20 minutes

(A) Choose one of the following:

• Etude No. 12 (Prelude from Partita No. 3) by J.S. Bach; arr. Grandjany; (found in Etudes for Harp by Bach-Grandjany)
• Siciliana, by Resphighi; arr. Grandjany
• Fantasie in C Minor, by Spohr
• Courante, Pavane, and Bransles by Francisque; (note: Pavane and Bransles can be found in Music for Solo Harp by Grandjany; Courante is arranged by Weidensaul and published separately)
• Harmonious Blacksmith, by Handel; arr. Salzedo

(B) Choose one of the following:

• Scintillation, by Salzedo
• Contemplation, by Renie
• Jazz Band, by Tournier
• La Source, by Zabel
• Divertissements A l'ESpagnole and A la Francaise, by Caplet (choose one)

(C) Approved free choice selection of the contestant’s choosing*
Free choice selections should be taken from the standard solo classical harp repertoire (i.e., no pop or jazz) and should be of equal or greater difficulty than the pieces listed above. Only one work may be chosen in the free choice category; however, one or more movements of a multi-movement work may be performed, provided the movements are from the same work. Free choice selections must be for solo harp: do no choose a piece that requires accompaniment. Free choice works written after 1950 will be eligible for the Fatrock Ink Special Prize.

*Note: All free choice selections must be approved by the competition. We recommend submitting your free choice for approval well in advance of the entry deadline to prevent an unexpected disqualification from the competition. To submit your free choice for approval, email us with "competition free choice" in the subject line and give us the title of your piece. You will receive an email confirmation regarding the suitability of your selection. Selections may be rejected if we feel they are too simple for the division or are not in keeping with the standard harp repertoire. You may email as many times as you like and submit as many options as you like.

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