Points Per Event
At each event, a participant may receive up to 30 points for his/her performance(s) during competition rounds.
Points are divided as follows:
• Category 1: Technique (10 points), including accuracy and technical preparation/execution.
• Category 2: Interpretation (10 points), including style, dynamics, and tempo.
• Category 3: Presentation (10 points), including stage presence and overall impression.
Special Points (eligible for awards below, but not counted toward advancement to final round):
• Sostenuto Pedal (1-2 points): for legitimate and appropriate use of the sostenuto pedal in a late Romantic or Modern piece. Usage must be indicated in application.
• Inside-the-Piano (1-2 points): for legitimate and appropriate use of inside-the-piano technique (including plucking or hitting of strings).
Points are divided as follows:
• Category 1: Technique (10 points), including accuracy and technical preparation/execution.
• Category 2: Interpretation (10 points), including style, dynamics, and tempo.
• Category 3: Presentation (10 points), including stage presence and overall impression.
Special Points (eligible for awards below, but not counted toward advancement to final round):
• Sostenuto Pedal (1-2 points): for legitimate and appropriate use of the sostenuto pedal in a late Romantic or Modern piece. Usage must be indicated in application.
• Inside-the-Piano (1-2 points): for legitimate and appropriate use of inside-the-piano technique (including plucking or hitting of strings).
Awards
Upon completion of 3 (three) events, accumulated points may be redeemed for one of the following awards:
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45-59 points
Official Knabe Institute Certificate of Completion 60-74 points
Official Knabe Institute Certificate of Completion and Official Knabe Pin 75-89 points
Official Knabe Institute Certificate of Completion, Plaque, and $25 Cash Award (cash prize for live auditioners only) 90+ points
Official Knabe Institute Certificate of Completion, Trophy, and $100 Cash Award (cash prize for live auditioners only) |
Not actual awards: images for demonstration purposes only
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Rules/Procedures
Accumulation of Points
Participants become eligible for awards after completing 3 (three) events. If a participant is unhappy with points earned at one or more events, then the participant may choose to complete another event before redeeming points. For those completing 4 (four) or more events before redeeming points, the points from the lowest scoring event(s) will be dropped. Once dropped, points become ineligible for redemption.
Participants become eligible for awards after completing 3 (three) events. If a participant is unhappy with points earned at one or more events, then the participant may choose to complete another event before redeeming points. For those completing 4 (four) or more events before redeeming points, the points from the lowest scoring event(s) will be dropped. Once dropped, points become ineligible for redemption.
Bonus Points
Opportunities for bonus points may be available at various events. At the Young Artist Competition, non-advancing participants who attend the final round will receive a bonus point. Final round participants who win audience awards will also receive a bonus point.
Opportunities for bonus points may be available at various events. At the Young Artist Competition, non-advancing participants who attend the final round will receive a bonus point. Final round participants who win audience awards will also receive a bonus point.
Redemption of Points
At the conclusion of each event, participants will receive an evaluation and score sheet listing points earned. A database of points earned will also be kept by Knabe Institute personnel. After three events, participants wishing to redeem points should contact the Knabe Institute by phone or email to request redemption.
At the conclusion of each event, participants will receive an evaluation and score sheet listing points earned. A database of points earned will also be kept by Knabe Institute personnel. After three events, participants wishing to redeem points should contact the Knabe Institute by phone or email to request redemption.
Completion
After completion of 3 (three) events and redemption of points, a participant may start accumulating points again. A higher tier of awards will be announced by the Knabe Institute after the conclusion of the Knabe Institute's first three events.
After completion of 3 (three) events and redemption of points, a participant may start accumulating points again. A higher tier of awards will be announced by the Knabe Institute after the conclusion of the Knabe Institute's first three events.