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Gary Daverne
Music Director Emeritus - Auckland Symphony Orchestra

2022 International Video Competition for
CONDUCTORS
performing music compositions by
GARY DAVERNE

Download printable pdf Rules and Information
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This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for the winning conductor to visit New Zealand.
This competition is open to conductors of any age, gender and nationality.

General Information / Requirements:
1. This is a Video Competition for conductors of: orchestras, bands (brass, wind, accordion, etc.) or ensembles.
2. 1st prize is a return trip air ticket to New Zealand to conduct at a suitable concert in 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. Accommodation for 5 nights is included.
3.

Contestants are required to send an mp4 video recording of one (or more) compositions by Gary Daverne. Gary Daverne has a wide repertoire of compositions to select from in the list below. These are available (score and parts), in pdf format, with .mp3 recordings, for any contestant, sent to you free of charge upon email request.
Email: harleyjones.nz@yahoo.com

4. Contestants can make one entry of their own choice. They may perform one or more Gary Daverne works and may also enter multiple times within different player/group combinations.
5. No minimum or maximum playing time requirement.
6. Other awards: All "excellent level" performances will be recognised with a Gold or Silver Merit Award certificate.
7. No entry fee required.
8. A candidate's entry implies acceptance of all the regulations, the system of judging and the jury's decision being final. No correspondence will be entered into.
9. Entry Closing Date: 01 June 2022
10. Email your entry information by 01 June 2022 to Competition Secretary Harley Jones. Email: harleyjones.nz@yahoo.com
  Include the following information in your entry email:
    Conductor Full Name:
    Conductor contact details, email, mobile, Whatsapp or WeChat:
    Group/Ensemble/Band/Orchestra Name:
    Music Title/s performed:
    Up to 200 word biography
    Good quality photograph/s attached.
11. To complete your entry you must send the video in mp4 format, preferably 1280 pixels wide, to email: harleyjones.nz@yahoo.com Use the free option of website wetransfer.com
12. The International Jury will comprise of at least four members. In the unlikely event of equal winners by the jury, the composer Gary Daverne shall have a deciding vote.
13. Videos entered may be used for public promotion and are the property of Viscount Productions (NZ) and Accordions Worldwide.
14.

Contestants are judged on performance, presentation and overall musicianship including: technical proficiency and stylistic understanding of all music performed.

15. Results of the competition will be sent to the competitors by email prior to the results being publicly announced on 01 July 2022.
          
Sponsors and Organisers:
  Viscount Productions (NZ) www.garydaverne.gen.nz
  Accordions Worldwide www.accordions.com
Contact:
  Competition Secretary: Harley Jones
Email: harleyjones.nz@yahoo.com
  Gary Daverne: garydaverne@gmail.com
Website: www.garydaverne.gen.nz
Music is to be chosen from the following lists:
  About the Music - Programme Notes
  Orchestral Music
  Brass and Wind Band Music
  Accordion Music
 
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