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                  - IMPORTANT:  Program requirements for the International Competition for  Virtuoso Entertainment Music have changed - please check the new rules.
 
                  - There 
                    is no limit of numbers of candidates from each country.
 
                  - Candidates 
                    up to 32 years of age are allowed to enter the competition - year 
                    of birth: born 1990 or later. 
 
                  - All entrants 
                    are required to provide proof of age and nationality (Passport) when 
                    they register at the Coupe Mondiale.
 
                  - This category 
                    is for ONE (1) performer only.
 
                  - For 
                    full eligibility, please see General 
                      Information and Conditions.
 
                  - All programs will be checked by the national CIA voting or premier voting member and are subject to approval by the CIA Music Committee.
 
                  - The candidate is responsible for their competition program and obeying the rules.
 
                  - A contestant photo should be sent along with the entry.  Please see this informational page about the requested format for the picture.
 
                  - Each round must be played in one sitting.
 
                  - Competitors must present themselves as artists to an audience; presentation, dress and stagecraft all being important.
 
                 
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                        -  There will be two 
                          (2) rounds. Each piece may be played only once during the CIA Competition.
 
                       
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                        | Round 1
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                            - OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: 
                              Own Choice Program consisting of at least two (2) pieces of different 
                              styles and moods.
 
                            - Playing time: maximum 
                              9 minutes.
 
                           
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                            | Round 2
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                                - OWN CHOICE PROGRAM: 
                                  Own Choice Program consisting of at least two (2) pieces of different 
                                  styles and moods.
 
                                - One (1) of these pieces must be a transcription (arrangement) of a work that is not written for accordion.
 
                                - Playing time: maximum 
                                  9 minutes.
 
                               
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                                      - Cash Prizes
 
                                      - All 
                                        candidates will receive a Diploma of Participation.
 
                                      - National member associations are requested to offer concerts or a tour for the 1st Prize Winners.
 
                                      - All 
                                        winners must be present in person at the Awards Ceremony in appropriate 
                                        attire suitable for press coverage and publicity appearances. In case 
                                        of absence, the prize may be accepted by a delegate of their country 
                                        or the Diplomas will be mailed by the Secretariat.
 
                                     
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