PRM Piano Competition
NORTH AMERICA REGION: Greater Vancouver Area
Timeline
Piano Categories
The 3rd edition of PRM piano competition is divided into two categories – Artist Category and General Category.
The Artist Category exists to create one of the most prestigious contests in classical music, and to launch the careers of its winners.
The General Category is aiming to provide a forum for students and educators to demonstrate their musical talents and joy of music.
Artist Category
Rounds & Repertoire Requirement
Preliminary Round
Live Competition in Vancouver, 2024 February
Regional Final Round
Live Competition in Vancouver, 2024 July
Grand Final Round
Live Competition with Orchestra in Vancouver, 2024 July
1 Etude;
1 Baroque or Classical Work;
1 Romantic or Post-Romantic Work;
1 Movement of concerto played by two pianos chosen from PRM concerto list
1 Movement of concerto played with orchestra;
1 Modern music chosen from the PRM Winning composition list;
1 Own Choice;
In the Preliminary Round, the First Place and Second Place winners of each Group from each area will advance to the North America Regional Final Round.
In the Regional Final Round, the entire North America will be considered as ONE Region, and each group winners will be granted the following awards. (9-year-old group, 10-year-old group, etc.)
1. First Place: Certificate and Assessment
2. Second Place: Certificate and Assessment
3. Third Place: Certificate and Assessment
4. Achievement Award: Certificate and Assessment
2. Second Place: Certificate and Assessment
3. Third Place: Certificate and Assessment
4. Achievement Award: Certificate and Assessment
The Grand Prize Winner of Junior/Youth will advance to the International Grand Finale Round, performing piano concerto with orchestra.
Please note: In the Regional Final Round, five groups included in the Junior Category (8,9,10,11,12) will be considered as ONE Junior Category for the Grand Prize Winner selection. Only ONE Grand Prize Winner from the entire North America region will advance to the Grand Finale Round. Same as the Junior Category, Only ONE Grand Prize Winner will be designated from the Youth Category.
Please note: In the Regional Final Round, five groups included in the Junior Category (8,9,10,11,12) will be considered as ONE Junior Category for the Grand Prize Winner selection. Only ONE Grand Prize Winner from the entire North America region will advance to the Grand Finale Round. Same as the Junior Category, Only ONE Grand Prize Winner will be designated from the Youth Category.
In the International Grand Final Round, Pacific Rim International Music Festival will provide the opportunity for the grand finalists advanced from the Regional Final Round to perform a piano concerto with orchestra.
Groups
Junior
The registration fee is $360 which includes all rounds of registration, including preliminary, regional final, and grand final round.
Under 8-year-old group (born after 2015-01-01)
9-year-old group (born between 2014-01-01 and 2014-12-31)
10-year-old group (born between 2013-01-01 and 2013-12-31)
11-year-old group (born between 2012-01-01 and 2012-12-31)
12-year-old group (born between 2011-01-01 and 2011-12-31)
9-year-old group (born between 2014-01-01 and 2014-12-31)
10-year-old group (born between 2013-01-01 and 2013-12-31)
11-year-old group (born between 2012-01-01 and 2012-12-31)
12-year-old group (born between 2011-01-01 and 2011-12-31)
Youth
The registration fee is $360 which includes all rounds of registration, including preliminary, regional final, and grand final round.
13-year-old group (born between 2010-01-01 and 2010-12-31)
14-year-old group (born between 2009-01-01 and 2009-12-31)
15-year-old group (born between 2008-01-01 and 2008-12-31)
16-year-old group (born between 2007-01-01 and 2007-12-31)
17-year-old group (born between 2006-01-01 and 2006-12-31)
14-year-old group (born between 2009-01-01 and 2009-12-31)
15-year-old group (born between 2008-01-01 and 2008-12-31)
16-year-old group (born between 2007-01-01 and 2007-12-31)
17-year-old group (born between 2006-01-01 and 2006-12-31)
General Category
47 Groups
RCM Groups
Prep A - ARCT
Live Competition
13 Groups
RCM Online
Prep A - ARCT
Online Competition
2 Groups
Four-Hands
Two Age Groups
Live Competition
1 Group
Canadian Music Centre Group
Live Competition
1. The PRM General Category is aiming to provide a forum for students and educators to demonstrate their musical talents and joy of music.
2. Every candidate may register up to 5 groups.
3. All groups will have in-person competition held in Vancouver (Except the Online Group).
4. The registration fee is CAD$40-70 according to different groups.
5. Most of the candidates will receive awards from the following awards:
1) First Place: Certificate and Assessment;
2) Second Place: Certificate and Assessment;
3) Third Place: Certificate and Assessment;
4) Achievement Award: Certificate and Assessment;
2) Second Place: Certificate and Assessment;
3) Third Place: Certificate and Assessment;
4) Achievement Award: Certificate and Assessment;
* Barbara Pentland Award Certificate and CAD $100 per winner provided by CMCBC (for Canadian Music Centre Group)
6. After registration, the candidates will receive the notification email including the specific schedule and address from PRM North America Committee by January 31, 2024.
PRM's Honorary Carnegie Hall Recital
Pacific Rim International Music Festival will provide New York Carnegie Hall as the venue for PRM winners from three competition regions.
The PRM’s Honorary Carnegie Hall Recital is tentatively scheduled to be held at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in August 2024.
The registration for PRM Carnegie Hall Recital is opened to the candidates who advanced to the regional final round of Artist Category, OR the candidates who is the First, Second, or Third Place winners from each group of General Category.
Recital participants are responsible for the recital fees:
1) A Solo recital fee is USD$325 (max. 5 minutes performance);
2) A Four-hand recital fee is USD$180 per member (max. 5 minutes performance);
3) 2 complimentary tickets are included per performer. Extra ticket can be reserved at the price of USD$25 / ticket;
1) A Solo recital fee is USD$325 (max. 5 minutes performance);
2) A Four-hand recital fee is USD$180 per member (max. 5 minutes performance);
3) 2 complimentary tickets are included per performer. Extra ticket can be reserved at the price of USD$25 / ticket;
Contact Info
If you have any questions reagarding PRM Piano Competition in Greater Vancouver Area, please contact the local office as following:
Email: secretary@primesociety.org
We-chat: PRM_committee_office
Phone: +1 778-680-8296
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