Golden Key Music Festival: United States: How to Apply

How to Apply

The Festival is open to instrumentalists and vocalists (solo and ensembles) from ages 5 to 26 years old, based upon either a recorded or live audition. To apply for admission:

Download the Festival Application Form in either Word Format or PDF Format.
Fill out the required information. Instructions are included with the Application Form.
Enclose an audition CD, DVD, or internet link, or make arrangements for a live audition. In the case of CD/DVD or electronic submissions, enclose a copy of the music score(s) being performed.
Enclose a check made out to Golden Key Music Festival for the relevant application fee(s).
Send the completed form, audition media together with music score (if relevant), and fee(s) to:
Golden Key Music Festival
81 Five Points Rd.
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
United States of America.

Applications, including Application Fees are due by February 1, 2012.

Recital Fees are due by April 1, 2012.

All fees are non-refundable.

Requirements

Each application requires a recorded or live audition performance of the specific music selection intended for performance at the Festival. The music selection should be a part of the standard repertory from Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern Era and performed from memory. A Sonata/Sonatina movement is considered as one music selection. Solo instrumental and vocal performances as well as ensembles (e.g. one piano four-hands, violin and piano duet, chamber and vocal groups, etc.) are welcome. Selections are usually five minutes or less. Longer selections require additional fees. See the explanation of Fees below.

Multiple entries from the same participant or ensemble are also accepted. See the explanation of Fees below

Auditions

We highly recommend that you include a recorded performance by the applicant as part of the application process. Recorded performances have the advantage of being playable more than once. Judges can spend more time with the piece and provide more complete comments than would be possible during a live audition.

Recorded performances can be mailed as a CD or DVD, emailed as an attachment, or sent as a link to Youtube or some other publically accessible internet site. CDs must be playable on a standard audio CD player or a standard Windows computer. DVDs must be playable on a standard US region DVD player (NTSC format). Emailed attachments should be playable on a standard Windows computer. Send email to acalliance@mail.com. Internet submissions must include the entire URL (clickable link).

If you do not choose to record a performance, live auditions will be held at the location and date listed below.

Location	Date
Princeton Hall Westminster Choir College - Map 101 Walnut Lane Princeton, NJ 08540	Sunday, February 19, 2012
Do-Re-Mi School of Music and the Arts 93A South Livingston Ave. Livingston, NJ, 07035-3024	Sunday, February 26, 2012

In case of snow on February 19, Princeton auditions will be moved to

Location	Date
Music University - Freehold - Map 3585 Hwy 9, Shop Rite Plaza Freehold, NJ, 07728	Sunday, February 26, 2012

Specific audition times and instructions will be communicated to performers and teachers by standard mail no later than 10 days before the audition date.

For the live audition, please bring a copy of the music score of the selection(s) being performed to give to the judges.

Results of the evaluation/audition process will be mailed to teachers and independent entrants on March 5, 2012.

Fees

There are two fees:

Application Fee
Recital Fee

Application Fees

The standard Application Fee is $65 for a single selection of no more than five minutes. Longer and additional selections are charged as listed below.

All Application Fees are due by February 1, 2012.

Type	Duration	Application Fees	Additional Selections *
Solo	Five minutes or less.	$65	$40 per selection.
Solo	Over five minutes.	$100	$40 per selection.
Ensemble	Five minutes or less.	$40 per performer	$40 per selection.
Ensemble	Over five minutes.	$40 per performer	$40 per selection.

* In the case of multiple selections, the longest selection is always considered the initial selection. The shorter selections are considered additional.

Recital Fees

The Recital Fees depend upon the Award Level, the recital location, and the number and length of the performances. Standard Recital Fees listed below assume a single performance of no more than five minutes. Longer and additional selections are charged as listed below.

All Recital Fees are due by April 1, 2012.

Award Level	Location	Recital Fees	Additional Selections
Gold	Weill Recital Hall Carnegie Hall 154 West 57th Street New York, NY	$210.00 (5 tickets and Awards)	* $170 for each additional solo selection of five minutes or less. * $140/person for each additional ensemble selection of five minutes or less * $38/minute/performer for each additional minute over five minutes for ensemble and $52.00/minute for solo performance. * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection.
Silver	Weill Recital Hall Carnegie Hall 154 West 57th Street New York, NY	$210.00 (5 tickets and Awards)	* $170 for each additional solo selection of five minutes or less. * $140/person for each additional ensemble selection of five minutes or less * $38/minute/performer for each additional minute over five minutes for ensemble and $52.00/minute for solo performance * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection.
Super Bronze	Frederick P. Rose Hall Lincoln Center 33 West 60th Street New York, NY 10023	$140.00 (4 tickets and Awards)	* $70/person for each additional selection, solo or ensemble. * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection. * $38/minute/performer for each additional minute over five minutes
Bronze & Achievement	W.M.P. Concert Hall 31 East 28th Street New York, NY 10016	$110.00 (3 tickets and Awards)	* $70/person for each additional selection, solo or ensemble. * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection. * No extra charge for overtime.