2008 Washington International Competition for Pianists
Friday Morning Music Club Foundation
Deadline: March 20, 2008

Welcome to the application process of the Washington International Competition for Piano.

OFFLINE APPLICATION PREPARATION

A blank application form (click icon at left) is available for printing to assist in the preparation of your application. Use this printed blank application form to record your information as it is collected. When you have gathered the required information (see Application Checklist below), return to this page and click the "Start Application" button at the bottom of the page to begin the online application. Hand-written copies of the blank application will not be accepted. Only printed copies of the online application are to be submitted.

ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Once you begin the online application, you must complete all four parts during the same online session. A unique Application ID# is assigned to each application at the start; exiting the website before completing the online application will result in an incomplete application.

In Parts I - III of the online application, you will enter your information into a form. Make sure all information is correct before hitting the "Submit and Continue" button at the bottom of each page; you cannot return to a page to make changes. Part IV will print the application with the data you have submitted, the Signatures page and blank pages for applicant's Education/Experience and Commitment Statement. If you are preparing your Education/Experience and Commitment Statement pages using a word-processing program, use the same heading information as printed on the blank pages. An option to print the audition recording INDEX is also provided.

Mailing instructions: One complete copy of the completed online application - with original signatures on Part IV - is to be mailed with the audition CD and audition INDEX in one application package to the mailing address at the bottom of this page.

QUESTIONS?

Eleanor C. Woods, Assistant Competition Chairman
ECWoods@aol.com

Review the following checklist of information required to complete the application. Use your browser's print button to print a copy of this checklist.

Application Checklist

PART I - Personal Information

The following information is required to complete this section:
  • 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, driver's license or other official document as proof of age
  • Current Teacher/Coach Name, Full Address and Phone Number

If you do not have a Social Security or Tax ID number download Form W7 before beginning the application.

Application Checklist Continued

PART II - Repertoire List

All repertoire must be performed from memory. Contestants must be prepared to perform works in their entirety. If the submitted repertoire does not meet competition requirements, applicant may be disqualified.

No changes in your submitted repertoire will be permitted.

Application Checklist Continued

PART III - Audition CD

Record approximately 50 - 60 minutes of music. The repertoire on the CD is selected from the required repertoire. NOTE: Submitted CD must be compatible with a CD player/stereo system, not with a computer.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AUDITION CD
Use a professional quality blank CD that can be played on a standard CD player to record your audition selections. Omit long introductions, tuttis and applause.

Application Checklist Continued

PART IV - Signatures, Education/Experience

This section includes a signed release statement from the applicant and approval of submitted program by applicant's teacher/coach. The signed release forms with original signatures must be included in the application package with the audition CD.

Separate pages prepared by the applicant should include the following:

  1. Information on education/experience:
    • Music schools with years attended; major teachers.
    • Scholarships or awards received, with dates and amounts.
    • Important public appearances, with dates and locations.
  2. Detailed statement of one page or less describing applicant's commitment to serving the cultural community. The Washington International Competition seeks to support outstanding young artists of the highest caliber who are creating and embracing new performance opportunities in an effort to develop audience attendance, interest, participation and support.Ê A departure from traditional competitions, this competition aspires to benefit the community as well as the performing artist.


Final Instructions for Applicants

  1. The application must be postmarked on or before March 20, 2008.
  2. The application packet must include:
    • A copy of applicant's birth certificate, driver's license or other official document as proof of age. Eligible contestants must be not younger than 18 nor older than 28 on March 20, 2008.
    • Printed copies of all four parts of the application including the original signatures of the applicant and teacher/coach in Part IV.
    • Audition CD and the audition repertoire Index labeled with Applicant ID# ONLY. Include your name on the CD but not on the CD Index.
    • Non-refundable application fee of $75.00. Make check or money orders, only in U.S. dollars drawn on U.S. banks, payable to FMMC Foundation.
    • Include a self-addressed, stamped (not metered) padded envelope, suitable for mailing audition CD, if you wish your audition CD returned.
  3. Following the CD audition, applicants will be notified at the beginning of April if they have been chosen to participate in the semifinals. The selected applicants will receive housing and travel details.
  4. NO CHANGES in your submitted repertoire will be allowed.
  5. Contestants should be prepared to play all repertoire upon request for the semifinal round.
  6. FMMC Foundation assumes no responsibility for actions of the applicants or escorts or injuries sustained by them during the course of the applicants' stay in the Washington area and assumes no responsibility in connection with the applicants' participation in the Competition.
  7. Decisions of the judges are final. Awards may be withheld at the discretion of the judges.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
Mailing Instructions: Do not mail parts separately. Include all parts of the application and the audition CD and Index in one package and mail to:


Eleanor C. Woods, Assistant Competition Chairman
5456 Nebraska Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20015-1350