GUITAR Competition, Category C

ADDITIONAL AND SPECIFIC GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Age Eligibility
Not less than 18 years old by Aug. 8, 2014 and not more than 30 years old on Nov. 20, 2014, dates inclusive.

2. Application Requirements
2.1. Aside from the requirements in the Application Packet listed under the General Rules, five (5) copies of the
Submitted Repertoire List, containing the titles of the choice pieces for each level shall be submitted on letter-size
paper using the following format:
<Name of contestant>_______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Region ________
COMPETITION LEVEL
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COMPOSER/ARRANGER_
DURATION (MM:SS)____
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Regional Center

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2. Etude No. 4

1. J. S. Bach
2. Stephen Dodgson

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Submitted by: __________________________________

Contestants signature over printed name

Noted by: _______________________________

Teacher/Coach/Instructor (optional)

2.2. Three (3) clear copies of the pieces (except Etude No. 4 by S. Dodgson) to be performed at the
Regional (1 piece) and Regional Center (2 pieces) rounds should be submitted with the name of the
contestant and the corresponding level of competition written on each title page.
2.3. Five (5) clear copies of the 3 pieces to be performed at the Finals level with the name of the contestant
and the corresponding level of competition written on each title page.

3. Repertoire Requirements
3.1. Regional (Video) Level 2 pieces
3.1.1. One (1) J. S. Bach fugue chosen from the following,:
Fugue BWV 997 (Franck Koonce Edition)
Fugue BWV 998 (Franck Koonce Edition)
Fugue BWV 1000 (Franck Koonce Edition)
3.1.2. Stephen Dodgson: Etude No.4
3.2 Regional Center - 2 pieces
3.2.1. Choose (1) one from the following:

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Fernando Sor: Grand Solo, Op.14

Fernando Sor: Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op.9
Fernando Sor: Sonata, Op.22, 1st Movement (ed. Ricordi, Tecla, or Anthony Glise)

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Fernando Sor: Sonata, Op 15, 1st Movement (ed. Recordi, Tecla or Anthony Glise)
Mauro Giuliani: Grand Overture, Op.61
Mauro Giuliani: Grand Sonata Eroica, Op.150
Dionisio Aguado: Rondo, Op.2 No.3
Luigi Legnani: Fantasia, Op.19
Giulio Regondi: Introduction and Caprice, Op.23

3.2.2. Choose (1) one from the following:

Agustin Barrios Mangor: Un Sueo en La Floresta

Agustin Barrios Mangor: La Catedral (all movements)
Francisco Tarrega: Carnival of Venice
Francisco Tarrega: Gran Jota
Francisco Tarrega: Fantasia on themes from La Traviata
Johann Kaspar Mertz: Hungarian Fantasy
Johann Kaspar Mertz: Elegy
Johann Kaspar Mertz: Childrens Fairytale
Manuel Ponce: Sonata Romantica (1st Movement)
Manuel Ponce: Theme, Variations and Finale (Segovia edition)
Giulio Regondi: Rverie Op.19
Miguel Llobet: Variations on a theme by Sor, Op.15

3.3. Finals - 3 pieces

3.3.1. Choose (1) from from the following:
Bayani de Leon: Kudyawit
Jose Valdez: Fantasy Variations based on Sarung Banggi
3.3.2. Choose (1) one from the following:
Joaquin Rodrigo: Concerto de Aranjuez (1st or 3rd Movement)
Joaquin Rodrigo: Fantasia para un Gentilhombre (Last Movement)
Heitor Villa-Lobos: Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra (1st or 3rd Movement)
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Concerto No.1 in D Major, Op.99 (1st or 3rd Movement)
Ernesto Cordero: Concerto Antilliano (1st or 3rd Movement)
Leo Brouwer: Concerto Elegiaco (1st or 3rd Movement)
Manuel Ponce: Concerto del Sur (1st or 3rd Movement)
Mauro Giuliani: Concerto No.1 in A Major, Op.30 (1st or 3rd Movement)
3.3.3. Free choice: Music composed from 1950 to present. Duration: 6-10 minutes.

4. Performance
4.1. All pieces should be memorized and performed without scores.
4.2. The repertoire may not be changed, altered, or otherwise modified after the Application Packet
has been received by the NAMCYA Secretariat.
4.3. Any specific inquiries on the rules which will require a written reply should be emailed and addressed
to the Chairman of the Guitar Competition through the NAMCYA Secretariat.
4.4. The contestant shall bring his/her own instrument and accessories, as needed.
4.5. Attire for all levels of the competition should be decent and appropriate for a public performance.

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[_] Three (3) copies all originally signed, duly accomplished Application Form.
[_] Three (3) copies, solo photograph size 4x6, coloured, with name & instrument printed at the back in ink.
[_] One (1) copy, solo photograph, size 2x2, coloured, with name & instrument printed at the back in ink.
[_] Two (2) video CDs in DVD format, labeled as specified.
[_] One (1) photocopy of BDO deposit slip representing payment of Registration Fee.
[_] One (1) clear photocopy of NSO-issued birth certificate.
[_] Five (5) copies of the Submitted Repertoire List in the prescribed format.
[_] Three (3) clear copies of the choice pieces to be played at the Regional (Video) & Regional Center levels.
[_] Five (5) clear copies of the 3 pieces to be played at the Finals level.

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