Demo – Required Materials

Introduction Video

Made by contestant and must contain the following information (MP4 video, spoken and visible by contestant)… “contestants’ name, country of origin, contestants’ age on date of competition, and name of pieces performed” VIDEO & AUDIO REQUIREMENTS… Minimum Video Quality – 1080p / Landscape Mode (no portrait mode accepted) / Audio – Studio Quality / Fully Edited / Up to 2min video

‘Day in the Life’ Video

Take us through a typical day in your life! ‘Day in the Life’ videos are intended to be used on CVC’s social media for CVC Judges & Community to get to know you as a Contestant. Tell us your personal story – how do you begin your day, fun facts about you, typical practice session, lesson, chamber music, orchestra, what do you like to do (ie, sports, games, draw, read, movies, TV shows, restaurants, etc), and more! VIDEO & AUDIO REQUIREMENTS… Minimum Video Quality – 1080p / Landscape Mode (no portrait mode accepted) / Audio – Studio Quality / Fully Edited / Up to 2min video. EXAMPLE VIDEO

Performance Videos

Two MP4 (2) separate Performance Videos – one (1) Concerto and one (1) Solo or Showpiece. Performance Videos must be the entire required movement(s) or piece (including cadenza); no partial performances accepted; must be accompanied by Piano or Orchestra; only memorized performances accepted; appropriate piano/orchestral accompaniment cuts allowed; violin cuts not accepted; VIDEO & AUDIO REQUIREMENTS… Minimum Video Quality – 2160p (3840 x 2160 pixels) / Landscape Mode – no portrait mode accepted / Camera Position – 15-20 feet from performer without zoom in/out, video device must be stationary & not handled, performer must be clearly visible, violin parallel to camera, camera angle should be level or slightly above violin / Studio Audio Quality – no ambient noise before-during-after performance, no processed sound  / Recording Space – neutral sound, not too resonant & not too dull / Fully Edited – fade video 1-2sec before and after playing / Video Etiquette  – no talking, no bowing, no text on video, good lighting, no miscellaneous obstacles/objects in frame… EXAMPLE VIDEO

Passport or Photo ID

Required to be submitted between ages of 16-28. No Contestants older than 28yrs old on date of competition can participate. ID or Passport must clearly show contestants birthdate

Biography in English

No partial or bullet point bios will be accept. Bios must be 200 words or less…

News Media Contact List

Your local news media contacts created in Google Sheets – No PDF (Google – ‘local media contacts… newspapers; TV stations; radio stations; online publications; etc’) – name of media & email (minimum of 10 contacts)…

High Quality Color Performance & Headshot Pictures

All contestants must submit professional high quality colored Performance & Headshot Pictures, minimum of 1500x1500pix (2 of each or more in landscape mode – Performance and Headshot –  minimum of 4)…

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR CVC MATERIAL

DEMO – GOOGLE FOLDER in DRIVE

SUBMIT – CHECKLIST FORM

  • CREATE ONE Folder Named “Contestants’ Name – Young Artist OR Senior Artist 2024” in GOOGLE DRIVE with ALL Required Material (Submission Checklist Below) & SHARE FOLDER as “EDITOR” (top right Share button) to chicagoviolincompetition@amimusic.org by Competition Date (Chicago Time – 11:59pm)
  • SUBMISSION CHECKLIST (all materials below are required to be eligible to compete):
    • Register
    • Introduction Video
    • Day in the Life Video
    • Performance Videos (2)
    • Passport or Photo ID
    • Biography in English
    • News Media Contact List
    • High Quality Color Performance & Headshot Pictures (2 of each or more in landscape mode – minimum of 4) 

CVC ROUNDS 

Preliminary Round

  • Contestants are evaluated within the first two (2) weeks following the Competition Date
  • Judging of the Prelims is contingent upon the following…
    • CVC’s timely receipt of all required materials by the Competition Date Deadline
    • Submission of all materials in full compliance with CVC’s stated requirements and guidelines
    • Assessment of the contestant’s performance based on, but not limited to, quality, accuracy, musicianship, and additional artistic criteria as determined by the judging panel

Final Round

  • Final Round will be judged within approximately two (2) weeks following the conclusion of the Prelims
  • Judging of the Final Round shall be conducted in accordance with the criteria established by CVC

Results

  • Judges will award three (3) winners and three (3) laureates per Division
  • Results will be announced through official CVC social media channels
  • Contestants and all interested parties are encouraged to follow CVC’s social media accounts to receive the most up-to-date information on competition results and other CVC-related news

* CVC reserves the right to accept or deny any contestant’s material based on merit and eligibility. Contestants not meeting CVC requirements and performance standards will not advance beyond the preliminary round, and their performances will not be featured on the CVC YouTube channel or social media platforms

CVC RESULTS

Results will be Announced on CVC’s Social Media 3-5 weeks after Competition Date

CVC Results – Follow… Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube

Winners & Laurates Requirements

  • Livestream Performance by Winners (piece of performers choice)
  • Sit-down Interview for CVC Interview Series
  • Provide Mini Masterclass Videos of a small section of their Concerto & Showpiece
  • Provide high quality picture of themselves holding Award, once receiving Award
  • Other material as requested by CVC