2010 Chinese Instrument International Competition

World Cup U.S.A.

 

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The Chinese Instrument International Competition World Cup U.S.A has earned its reputation since it was successfully commenced in 2006 and then in 2008. Its goal is to promote performing arts of Chinese instruments, to encourage music exchange, to raise the level of artistic standards, and to offer performing stage for the Chinese music lovers. The 3rd Chinese Instrument International Competition World Cup U.S.A. competition will be held August 20-22, 2010. We look forward to your participation in this exciting event.

 

1.    Organizations

Organizer¡GChinese Performing Arts of America (CPAA) www.cpaasv.com

Host¡GCalifornia Youth Chinese Symphony (CYCS) www.uscycs.org

Co-Host¡GChinese Federation of Culture and Art (CFCA) www.cfcaus.org

Media Sponsors¡GChina Central Television (CCTV), People¡¦s Music, Beijing Music Weekly, World Channel, World Journal

 

2.    Committee and Panel of Judges

Event Chair: Ann Woo, Executive Director of CPAA
Honorary Chair of Judges: Jindong Cai, Director of Stanford University Music Center

Competition Chair of Judges for Instrument Performance: Guanghua Li, renowned pipa virtuoso, Director of Chinese Instrument Department of Central Conservatory of Music

Competition Vice Chair of Judges for Instrument Performance: He Huang, renowned yangqin virtuoso, Vice Principal of Affiliated High School of Central Conservatory of Music

Competition Chair of Judges for New Composition: Wenjin Liu, renowned composer and conductor of China

Competition Vice Chair of Judges for New Composition: Guanren Gu, renowned composer and conductor of China

Judges (from China): To be announced later

      (from U.S.A.): Hecheng Liu, Committee Chair of the U.S. Chinese Instrument Exam of CYCS

                              Zhang Yu, Deputy Executive Director of CYCS

                              Liqun Li, renowned yangqin virtuoso

Hua Yang, renowned guzheng virtuoso
Jun Gao, renowned dizi virtuoso

Artistic Director: Junzhi Cui (also as judge), creator of Chinese modern konghou performing arts, konghou professor of China Central Conservatory of Music

Committee Chair: Yongping Tian (also as judge), Executive Director of CYCS

Committee Vice Chair: Zhuo Liu, President of Star Image Incorporation

Committee Members: Jinjiang Yu, Herman Deng, Tao Feng, Debra Zhao, Duny Lam, Jeff Huang

 

3.    Competition Categories

¡P         Solo: Plucked, String, Wind, Percussion (without accompaniment)

¡P         Various types of groups using primarily Chinese instruments, including ensembles and orchestra

¡P         Chinese Instruments New Composition Competition (music must be played live)

 

4.    Groups

¡P         Professional Junior (Age 7-15), Professional Youth (Age 16-20), Professional Adult (Age 21 or above)

¡P         Amateur Junior (Age 7-15), Amateur Youth (16-20), Amateur Adult (Age 21 or above)

 

5.    Awards

Gold, Silver, Bronze, Merit awards, Best Gardener Award

Gold winners have opportunities to be casted in Music Channel, Children Channel, and Children New Year Gala of China Central Television, U.S. World Channel and other media programs.

 

6.    Registration Fees

Outside U.S.A.: $200 USD *

* Registration fees must be submitted along with the registration form. An invitation letter will be sent by the competition committee for visa stamping. $100 USD shall be refunded if visa stamping is unsuccessful. Registration fees after deadline is $300 USD. Competitors will be responsible for the mailing fees if invitation letters need to be resent due to individual problems. All other fees are at competitors¡¦ own expense, including the costs for visa stamping, round-trip tickets, room and board, and transportation.

Inside U.S.A.: $100 USD
Ensembles: $100 USD per individual outside U.S.A.
$50 USD per individual inside U.S.A.

 

7.    Deadline

Outside U.S.A.: May 21, 2010

Inside U.S.A.: July 21, 2010

 

1.    Registration Methods

¡P         Competitors may download registration form from website or contact CPAA or CYCS directly.

Competition Website: www.uscycs.org/worldcup

¡P         International competitors may register with authorized local agents:

Region

Contact Person

Phone

Fax

China ¡V Beijing

Song Chun Fen§º¬Kªâ

+86-10-6642-5721

 

China ¡V Sichuan

Shu ZhaoµÎ¬L

Yuan Ming Yuan °K©ú渊

 

 

China ¡V Shanghai, Suzhou

Yu Fei«\­¸

 

 

China ¡V Shenzhen, Guangzhou

Rong Wei ÃQºa

 

 

Singapore

 

 

 

Taiwan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.    Registration Materials

Photocopy of a valid ID. Registration form in both Chinese and English. Two (2) two-inch (2¡¨) colored personal photos and one (1) artistic performing photo.

Fill out carefully and legibly the Chinese and English name, the Chinese and English mailing address, and the music piece (maximum 7 minutes)

Download Registration Form (PDF Format)

 

3.    Date of Competition

August 20-22, 2010

 

4.    Location of Competition

Concert Hall, Music Department, San Jose State University, California, U.S.A.

 

5.    Award Ceremony & Concert

6:30PM, Sunday, August 22, 2010

Concert Hall, Music Department, San Jose State University, California, U.S.A.

 

6.    Contact

Phone: 1-408-973-8276¡B1-408-937-4616

Fax: 1-408-973-8255¡B1-408-493-4437

 

7.    Accommodations

Detailed schedule of the competition, discounted accommodations and touring to be announced. Please check back later.