Golden Key Music Festival: United States: How to Apply

How to Apply

The 2013 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 2013 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) before February 1, 2013 to:
Golden Key Music Festival
81 Five Points Rd.
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
United States of America.

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 the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern Era and performed from memory. A Sonata/Sonatina movement or a part of another cyclic form (Suite, Prelude & Fugue, Concerto, etc.) 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. Please note: only one piano in all concert halls is available. 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 goldenkeyfest@gmail.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, March 3, 2013
Calderone School of Music* 34 Ridgedale Road East Hanover, NJ, 07936	Sunday, February 24, 2013

* In case of snow on February 24, the Audition will be postponed to Saturday, March 2 at the same location. Audition times may be changed.

Regularly scheduled 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 15, 2013.

Fees

There are two fees:

Application Fee
Recital Fee

All fees are non-refundable.

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, 2013.

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, 2013.

Award Level	Location	Recital Fees	Additional Selections
Gold	Weill Recital Hall Carnegie Hall 154 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019	$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. * $40 per performer for each additional minute over five minutes for ensemble and $60.00 per 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 10019	$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. * $40 per performer for each additional minute over five minutes for ensemble and $60.00 per minute for solo performance. * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection.
Super Bronze	Concert Hall Liederkranz Foundation 6 East 87th Street New York, NY 10128	$140.00 (4 tickets and Awards)	* $70/person for each additional selection, solo or ensemble. * $40 per performer for each additional minute over five minutes. * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection.
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. * No extra charge for overtime. * Two additional tickets included for each additional selection.