Welcome to the 63rd Coupe Mondiale in Varaždin, Croatia

Welcome to our 63rd Coupe Mondiale International Competition for Accordionists hosted by The Croatian Accordion Teachers Association (CATA) 19th - 25th October, 2010 in Varaždin, Croatia.

The Coupe Mondiale is an INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ACCORDIONISTS held under the auspices of the Confédération International des Accordéonistes (CIA) founded in 1935 in Paris, France. The Confédération International des Accordéonistes (CIA) is a member of the INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL (IMC-UNESCO).
 

1. General Conditions for All Categories
GENERAL: The INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ACCORDION SOLOISTS 2010 (COUPE MONDIALE) is open to accordionists of all nationalities who comply with the rules. Competition is offered for accordionists in any of the seven categories listed below:

(1) Coupe Mondiale
(2) Junior Coupe Mondiale
(3) International Competition for Piano Accordion
(4) International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music
(5) Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music
(6) International Competition for Ensemble Music
(7) International Competition for Digital Accordion

a. Candidates must be entered through the CIA Premiere and Voting member organization(s) in their respective countries. If a candidate is from a country where there is no CIA Premiere or Voting member organization, prospective candidates are requested to apply directly to the CIA, subject to acceptance, until such time as a voting member entity is established in that country. If there are both Premiere, Voting and Corresponding Members, the candidate must be entered through the Premiere or Voting Member.

b. All entries are subject to acceptance by the CIA Executive Committee. In the case of non-acceptance, the applicant and/or the sponsoring member association will be advised in writing of the reason(s) the entry was refused.

c. When registering at the event, the candidate must present to the organizers an official birth certificate and valid passport(s) or identity card, bearing his or her name, age and nationality. The organizers will determine the candidate's nationality based upon his or her passport(s).

d. No applicant may be refused entry for religious, political or racial reasons. Nonpayment of fees by the entrant and/or the sponsoring member organization may constitute reason for non-acceptance of an entry. Suitable ability and compliance with the rules of the competition are required for final acceptance.

e. Candidates must read the CIA Coupe Mondiale Guidelines and Modus Operandi to familiarize themselves with operational procedures for the Coupe Mondiale, including Section 6 outlining the Duties of the Candidates.
 

2. On-line Entry Forms

a. On-line Entry Forms: You will be required to enter on-line. You will find a link from your Coupe Mondiale category to the on-line entry form available from June, 2010. Entries Close: 10 September, 2010 - Entries are now closed, thank you.
 

3. Entry Fees
Entry Fees for Candidates entered by CIA Premiere and Voting Member Organizations:

1) Coupe Mondiale EURO 60.00
2) Junior Coupe Mondiale EURO 40.00
3) International Competition for Piano Accordion EURO 60.00
4) International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music EURO 60.00
5) Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music EURO 40.00
6) International Competition for Ensemble Music EURO 60.00
7) Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion Competition EURO 60.00

 
Entry Fees for all other Candidates entered from a country where there is NO CIA Premiere or Voting Member Organization:

1) Coupe Mondiale EURO 70.00
2) Junior Coupe Mondiale EURO 50.00
3) International Competition for Piano Accordion EURO 70.00
4) International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music EURO 70.00
5) Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music EURO 50.00
6) International Competition for Ensemble Music EURO 70.00
7) Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion Competition EURO 70.00

 
The entry form and the entry fee are one unit. The entry fee must be paid at same time as the entry form is submitted online from this site the money must be wired to the CIA bank account. The entry fee should be paid by credit card on this site, or by bank transfer with an additional 10 Euro to cover banking and clerical costs.
 
4. Acceptance of Regulations
A candidate's entry implies acceptance of regulations, the system of judging and the jury's decision as being final. Entered candidates not arriving or competing without apology will be excluded from subsequent Coupe Mondiales. All entry fees are non-refundable. While every effort will be made to check the programs of the candidates from the information provided on the entry form, the ultimate responsibility in conforming to the rules of the various categories lies with both the candidate and the teacher..
 
5. Music For Judges
a) Each candidate must provide at the competition three (3) published copy of his/her music for official use. If the piece is published, published copies must be used. If unpublished, then a manuscript copy is acceptable. When possible, one copy of the music will be retained and housed in the CIA Archives in Finland.

b) The copy of each piece should be clearly labeled with the name and the country of the candidate, placed in an envelope and handed over to the official in charge.

   
6. Instruments
There are no restrictions as to make, size or type of accordions used by the candidates. Acoustic instruments must be used, and electronic attachments may not be employed, except in the International Competition for Digital Accordion . Note: In the International Competition for Ensemble Music, one bass accordion may be amplified and the group must furnish its own amplifier.
 
7. General Information for Candidates

a) Contestants may use only one composition per composer per round. For example: A candidate competing in the Coupe Mondiale playing the music by J. S. Bach in Round I as part of the Test Section may also play one composition by J. S. Bach in Round III as part of their Choice Program if so desired.

Exception: This rule does not apply to the Senior and Junior Virtuoso Entertainment sections. A candidate may play more than one piece by each composer if desired, however they must continue to observe the rule that music should be of a different style and character.

b) It is forbidden to perform any piece more than once throughout the competition irrespective of section or category or test piece chosen or imposed.

c) Entry form must include opus numbers and any other identification such as catalogue numbers and individual movements for each selection performed.

d) Entry form must list whether the compositions are published and, if so, the name of the publisher.

e) Entry form must list full name of composer and the arranger if applicable.

f) Candidate must give the playing-time for each selection.

g) Candidate must send a photograph in passport size together with the entry form to the secretariat or e-mail the picture as per directions on the on-line entry form.

h) The candidate's signature on the entry form is a statement saying that the candidate has read the rules, understands and accepts them. On the on-line entry form, the candidate will be required to check a box declaring that they understand and accept the conditions and requirements for that particular category.

i) Notification must be made to the Coupe Mondiale Organizers if you cannot attend. Coupe Mondiale organizers must know the exact number of contestants to make an accurate Coupe Mondiale timetable, book competition venues, schedule adjudicators and organize the event. Accurate numbers are very important for all attendees, contestants, adjudicators, delegates, press, and program printing.

Every registered contestant MUST notify the Coupe Mondiale Organizers AT LEAST 21 DAYS prior to the Coupe Mondiale if they cannot attend. Failure to do so will mean refusal to enter future Coupe Mondiale categories for three (3) years or for five (5) years if the entry fee has not been paid. Exception: Illness or accident, supported by a doctor's written medical certificate.

j) First Place winners in a category may not enter that same category in subsequent years.
 

8. Judging
Contestants are judged in all sections on overall musicianship, including technical proficiency and stylistic understanding of all music performed. THE DECISIONS OF THE JURY ARE FINAL.
 
9a. Time Limit Penalty for:
 - Coupe Mondiale
 - Junior Coupe Mondiale
 - International Competition for Piano Accordion
 - International Competition for Ensemble Music
 - Coupe Mondiale Digital Accordion Competition

 
Note to candidates:
Completing the entry form on line, indicates that the candidate understands the competition guidelines. Please ensure your program meets the competition guidelines concerning minimum and maximum time limits. Mark penalties for any failure to follow the maximum or minimum playing time for each class will be imposed as follows:

The amount of any Playing Time Mark Penalty shall be:

  • Less than two minutes under the minimum playing time or less than two minutes over the maximum playing time - no mark penalty.
  • More than two minutes under the minimum playing time or more than two minutes over the maximum playing - 1 point penalty for each minute or part thereof.

Example: The candidate has a playing time of 23:30 minutes in a category with a 20 minute maximum playing time limit.

  • 20.01 minutes to 22:00 minutes - no penalty
  • 22:01 minutes to 23:00 minutes is 1 point penalty
  • 23:01 minutes to 24:00 minutes is 1 point penalty

Therefore this candidate would have a 2 point penalty deducted.
  

9b. Time Limit Penalty for:
 - International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music
 -
Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music

 
Note to candidates:
Completing the entry form on line, indicates that the candidate understands the competition guidelines. Please ensure your program meets the competition guidelines concerning minimum and maximum time limits. Mark penalties for any failure to follow the maximum or minimum playing time for each class will be imposed as follows:

The amount of any Playing Time Mark Penalty shall be:

  • Less than three minutes over the maximum playing time - no mark penalty.
  • More than three minutes over the maximum playing - 1 point penalty for each minute or part thereof.

Example: The candidate has a playing time of 13:30 minutes in a category with a 9 minute maximum playing time limit.

  • 9.01 minutes to 12:00 minutes - no penalty
  • 12:01 minutes to 13:00 minutes is 1 point penalty
  • 13:01 minutes to 14:00 minutes is 1 point penalty

Therefore this candidate would have a 2 point penalty deducted.
 

10. Accommodation
Accommodation in Varaždin, Croatia for candidates, delegates, adjudicators and others, can be organized using the Coupe Mondiale site submit form. Accommodation is to be paid by each person themselves, except appointed adjucators, who will have their accommodation paid for during a designated timeframe. Please see the information page on accommodation.
 
11. Arrival and Departure

All participants must announce their arrival and departure dates and times with the on-line registration form. Participants requiring a visa should request an official invitation to obtain a visa when entering the competition.
 

12. CIA Competition Rules and Regulations
The English language version found on-line at the official CIA Coupe Mondiale website will be the definitive text.
  
13. Closing Date for Entries
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Entries Close 10 September, 2010 - Entries are now closed, thank you..

Please Note: If you are from a country where a visa is required to enter Croatia, please send your on-line entry and/or Visa Request form sufficiently in advance to allow time for an invitation letter to be sent to you.

 

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