Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition
January 6-8, 2012
University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music
Stockton, California, USA
Eligibility
Women bassoon players who are citizens of the Americas (North America, Central America, South America), or who are enrolled in school in the Americas during the year prior to the competition and who will not have reached their 24th birthday by the competition in January of 2012.
Prizes
- First Prize: US $9,000.00 and performance/s
- Second Prize: US $5,500.00
- Third Prize: US $2,500.00
- Seven Honorable Mentions: US $500.00
Mission
The mission of The Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition is to provide an international competitive experience for young women bassoonists in the Americas. The level and visibility of this competition aims to be of the highest standard and caliber. By providing an experience for women to develop and hone their talent at a younger age, this competition hopes to build confidence and create a vehicle towards professional performance careers. It will do this by providing financial support, artistic reinforcement, performance experience and inspiration.
The name of the competition derives from the rich legacy of composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), who spent much of his prolific career working at a conservatory for young girls, the Seminario Musicale dell’Ospitale della Pietá in Venice. The spirit of creativity and benefaction of this competition is dedicated to Meg Quigley, an artist who had a passion for assisting young women in realizing their full potential.
Judging
Judging will occur in three rounds: preliminary, semi-final, and final.
Repertoire
The set MQVC repertoire is chosen to represent three areas: a new work for bassoon written by a living woman composer (Hye Kyung Lee, 2005; Nancy Galbraith, 2007; Libby Larsen, 2010; Margi Griebling-Haigh, 2012), a Vivaldi concerto, and an unaccompanied work or etude. In addition, entrants choose a fourth work for the final round of competition.
Repertoire for the 2012 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Compeition is as follows:
- Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in d minor, F. 8 No. 5; RV 481; P. 282; M67
Memory Component: in the final round, the Vivaldi will be performed from memory - Margi Griebling-Haigh: Sortilège (also available at Musicalligraphics)
- Ludwig Milde: 50 Concert Studies for Bassoon, Op.26 No. 39
- One additional piece for final round (chosen from the official Repertoire List (PDF))
All repertoire is available at both TrevCo Music (including MQVC editions of the Vivaldi and Milde) and The Double Reed Shop
Preliminary Round
The preliminary round will occur via recording. Either mail a CD or upload via MediaFire (instructions below).
CD by Mail
Application and recording must be received by October 16, 2011.
Application: Include a completed Application Form (PDF). On the application form, indicate the title and composer of an additional work chosen from the repertoire list. This fourth piece should not be included on the recording, but should be prepared for the final round. On the application form you will be asked to certify with your signature that the enclosed CD contains your own, unedited, performance. You will also be asked to agree that if selected as one of the ten semi-finalists you will perform in the semi-final round of the competition, and the final round of the competition if chosen, both of which will be held at the MQVC Bassoon Symposium, January 6-8 in Stockton, CA.
Application Fee: Include the $50.00 application fee (which also serves as a registration fee for the three-day 2012 MQVC Bassoon Symposium, regardless of semi-finalist status). Make checks payable to Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition.
CD Recording: Record a separate track for each piece. Submit the required repertoire in the order listed, with accompaniment, and with no cuts or edits within movements. Do not submit video or DVD.
Send materials to:
Nicolasa Kuster, Director MQVC
Conservatory of Music, University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211 USA
NKuster@pacific.edu
Online Submission
Application and recording must be received by October 16, 2011.
Application: Scan and email a completed Application Form (PDF) to submissions@mqvc.org. On the application form, indicate the title and composer of an additional work chosen from the repertoire list. This fourth piece should not be included on the recording, but should be prepared for the final round. On the application form you will be asked to certify with your signature that the enclosed CD contains your own, unedited, performance. You will also be asked to agree that if selected as one of the ten semi-finalists you will perform in the semi-final round of the competition, and the final round of the competition if chosen, both of which will be held at the MQVC Bassoon Symposium, January 6-8 in Stockton, CA.
Application Fee: a $50.00 application fee (which also serves as a registration fee for the three-day 2012 MQVC Bassoon Symposium, regardless of semi-finalist status) can be submitted via PayPal or sent via Western Union.
Uploading a Recording via Mediafire: All recordings should be submitted in mp3 format. Record a separate track for each piece. Submit the required repertoire in the order listed, with accompaniment, and with no cuts or edits within movements. Filenames should include your last name and the last name of the composer of the piece. Do not submit video files.
MediaFire Instructions: You do not have to be a member of MediaFire to upload and send files.
- Go to MediaFire.com
- On the "Welcome to MediaFire" page, select the option you prefer:
-Upload without an account
-Create a free account
-Log in to your account - Follow the directions given and upload your file. The uploading process will take several minutes for uploading large files. (Note: before you upload your file, make sure the file name includes your last name and the last name of composer of piece)
- Click on "Go to My Files". The page that follows will show your file. Select "Share" and then click "Share by Email", which should be listed alongside an icon picture of an envelope.
- Enter your email address. In the recipients box "enter submissions@mqvc.org" (without quotes), and click "Send Link".
Semi-Final and Final Rounds
Up to ten applicants will be chosen to compete in the semi-final round in a concert format, open to the public, at the 2012 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition and Bassoon Symposium at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, Stockton, CA, USA. The symposium and competition will take place January 6-8 2012. The repertoire for the semi-final round will include portions of the three pieces from the preliminary round. The final round will also take place at the symposium, and will include the same repertoire as well as the additional piece chosen by the finalist from the repertoire list. The judges may choose to hear only certain portions of the repertoire. A professional accompanist (including one hour of rehearsal) will be provided by the MQVC; however, the semi-finalist may use an accompanist of her own choosing at her own expense. The judges may elect to award fewer prizes than outlined above, or no prizes at all. The judges' decision, announced after deliberations immediately following the final round, is final.
Audience Engagement Component: In the final round, the finalist should be prepared to speak to the audience about the works she is performing. These brief introductions to the works (1-2 minutes each) should demonstrate skill in audience engagement as well as knowledge of the work. This unusual element in the competition is in keeping with changing trends in the music industry, recognizing that the relationship between performer and audience has shifted and speaking skills are becoming more and more necessary. The finalist can use her native language or English, and will state this choice on the application form. Choice of language will not be used for the assessment of the performance.