PART I - Personal Information

• Applicant's Name, Full Address, Phone Number, Age, Birth Date, Birth Place, Citizenship and Social Security Number or Tax ID Number*
• A copy of the applicant's birth certificate or passport as proof of age
• Parent/Guardian Name, Full Address and Phone Numbers.
• Current Teacher/Coach Name, Full Address and Phone Numbers. Please note that if your current teacher is serving as a judge in this competition, you are not eligible to compete.

*Note: Foreign (non-USA) citizens who are not currently living in the U.S. are not required to provide a Social Security or Tax ID Number at this time. However, foreign non-resident winners will be required to obtain a Tax ID# in order to receive prize money. Prize money cannot be distributed until a Tax ID# has been obtained. If you want to start the process of obtaining a Tax ID#, download Form W7 from the IRS and follow the instructions.

PART II - Repertoire List

• All repertoire must be performed from memory except for the accompanied sonata and the new work commissioned for the competition for semi-finalists.
• Contestants must be prepared to perform all repertoire that is listed on this application in the semi-final and final rounds. If the submitted repertoire does not meet competition requirements, applicant will be disqualified.
• No changes in your submitted repertoire will be permitted. Selections recorded for the Audition CD, and all repertoire to be performed at the semi-finals and finals must be chosen from the repertoire listed on this application. No substitutions allowed.

1. One unaccompanied work of J.S. Bach: a sonata, partita, or suite for violin, viola (transcribed), or cello.
2. One sonata with piano from the time of Mozart to the present, with the work originally written for violin, viola, or cello and piano. This sonata should demonstrate ensemble skills and musicality. No continuo sonatas or transcriptions from harpsichord. For example, works by Giuseppe Valentini and Giuseppe Tartini are not acceptable for the sonata category.
3. One concerto or major work for soloist with orchestra (such as "Rococo Variations" or "Schelomo") by a composer other than Bach and the one chosen for your sonata.
4. One short work or a movement from a longer work that shows virtuosity.
5. A new work commissioned for this competition, which will be sent to applicants chosen to perform in the semi-finals.

To complete this section, you must include each composer's full name and dates, the full name and identifying number or opus number of each work plus major or minor key, titles of each movement, and the timing of each complete movement (minutes and seconds). You may use timings from your own performances, or copy timings from professional recordings for this section. If you would like to see what repertoire was performed at the semi-finals and finals of the 2006 Johansen International Competition, click here to download a PDF file of the 2006 JIC Competition Program.

PART III - Audition Repertoire CD

Repertoire for Audition CD:

1. Five [5] minutes or less of the unaccompanied sonata, partita or suite of J.S. Bach chosen in Repertoire Category 1.
2. Twelve [12] minutes or less of one movement from the sonata chosen in Repertoire Category 2.
3. Thirteen [13] minutes or less of one movement from the concerto or major work chosen in Repertoire Category 3. Include important cadenza, if applicable. Do not include lengthy tutti.

Special Instructions for the Audition Recording

• The total Audition CD should not exceed 30 minutes of playing time.
• CD should contain only the required repertoire.
• Excerpts on your Audition CD must be recorded with accompaniment if the selected work was written with accompaniment.
• Record your Audition CD in the following order: Track 1 - Bach; Track 2 - Sonata; Track 3 - Concerto.
• Include your CD Contents Page with your Audition CD.
• On your CD Contents Page, list your Applicant ID# and instrument, plus the track number, composer, full name of composition, with title and timing of each selection in the order recorded.
• WRITE your Application ID# and instrument on the CD, CD case and CD Contents Page.
• DO NOT WRITE your name on the CD, CD case or CD Contents Page.
• The quality of your recording is very important. Use a professional quality blank CD. LISTEN to the quality of your recording before sending it.

Following the CD audition, applicants will be notified if they have been chosen to participate in the semi-finals. All semi-finalists will be sent a copy of the new commissioned work, along with housing and travel instructions.

PART IV - Signature Page and Education & Experience Page

Signature Page

This section includes: (1) a signed release statement from the applicant and parent/guardian, and (2) approval of the submitted program by the applicant's teacher. The signed release forms with the original signatures MUST be included in the application package.

Education & Experience Page

Please include a separate page with your name and Applicant ID# that provides the following information about your education and experience:

• Music schools with years attended; major teachers.
• Scholarships or awards received, with dates and amounts.
• Important public appearances, with dates and locations.