Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition Application

Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition Application
This form includes the following sections:
- Required disclosures
- Contact information for the applicant, parent/guardian, teacher, and accompanist
- Performance details
- Confirmation of rules, media release consent, and payment
Important: Please be sure to click “Submit” after completing the form. Your application will not be received or processed until it has been submitted.
There are 50 competition slots, and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please consult our website for details including this year's competition dates and times. You will be assigned a performance time on one of these three days.

If you have any questions, please contact rc3info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca.
Confirmation of 2027 Competition Guidelines
You must agree to 2027 Competition Guidelines before submitting your application.

Required Disclosures

Before proceeding with your application, please review and complete the following acknowledgments and disclosures. Providing inaccurate or incomplete information may result in disqualification from this year’s competition.
Part 1A - Competitor Residence
The intent of this competition is to serve students in the Calgary area. All participants must reside in the Calgary area. Exceptions, if any, are at the sole discretion of the Competition Director and are final.
Please describe why you should be considered for an exception.
Please complete and submit this form. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT AT THIS STAGE. Your disclosure will be reviewed, you may be contacted for additional information if needed, and a decision regarding your eligibility will be communicated to you. If you are deemed eligible, you will be invited to submit payment to complete your registration at that time. All decisions are final.
Part 1B - Competitor's Teacher's Location
Participants’ primary teacher must be a Calgary area music teacher who has primary residence in the Calgary area or teaches at an institution in Calgary. These lessons must take place in-person a minimum of twice per month. Exceptions, if any, are at the sole discretion of the Competition Director and are final.
Please describe the discrepancies between your situation and the above statement.
Please complete and submit this form. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT AT THIS STAGE. Your disclosure will be reviewed, you may be contacted for additional information if needed, and a decision regarding your eligibility will be communicated to you. If you are deemed eligible, you will be invited to submit payment to complete your registration at that time. All decisions are final.
Part 2 - Juror Interactions
Students who have taken lessons or coaching with any of the competition Jurors within the previous 12 months prior to the competition must provide this information in the application.
Please describe the nature of any lessons or coaching you have received from each juror, including the timing, duration, and a brief description of the interaction.
Failure to provide accurate and complete information may result in disqualification from this year’s competition.

Contact Information

Please provide the requested information, following the specified format where indicated.
Applicant Information
First name
Last name
Date of Birth

YearMonthDay
4 digit year, 2 digit month, 2 digit dayCompetitors must be 18 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the competition year.
Address

Street Address

City

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant's e-mail address
Parent or Guardian Information
Parent or Guardian's first name
Parent or Guardian's last name
Parent/Guardian's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent or Guardian's e-mail
Teacher Information
Teacher's first name
Teacher's last name
Teacher's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Teacher's e-mail address
Accompanist Information
Accompanist's first name
Accompanist's last name
Accompanist's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Accompanist's e-mail address
Your response will also be shared with your teacher and accompanist.

Your Performance

Please answer these questions related to the work you will perform.
Instrument
Attention Pianists: Accepted Concerti can be found in the Competition Guidelines. This list is not comprehensive and will be updated as inquiries are made. If your concerto is not on this list of accepted piano concerti, please complete and submit this form, DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT AT THIS STAGE, and email us at rc3info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca for a determination. If your piece is approved, you will be invited to submit payment to complete your registration at that time. All decisions are final.
Title of Performance Piece
The selected work must be at least Grade 10 Royal Conservatory level. If it does not meet this requirement, you will not be assigned a performance slot, and your application fee will not be returned. If you are unsure about the grading of your selection: please complete and submit this form, DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT AT THIS STAGE, and contact rc3info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca for clarification and approval. If your piece is approved, you will be invited to submit payment to complete your registration at that time. All decisions are final.
Movement Number
Note: Typically the first or last movement of a concerto; slow movements are not permitted.
Composer
Duration in minutes
Please time yourself

Media Release Consent
I hereby agree and give my permission for the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition (RC3), the Calgary Civic Symphony (CIVIC) and the Rotary Club of Calgary (RCC) to record, film, photograph, audiotape, livestream, or videotape my/my child’s name, image, and performance (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Works”) and to display, publish or distribute these Works for the purpose of publishing, posting on the RC3, Civic and RCC websites, posting on social media sites and/or for broadcasting on television or radio as determined by the RC3/CIVIC/RCC.

I hereby waive any right to approve the use of these Works now or in the future, whether the use is known to me or unknown to me, and I waive any right to any royalties related to the use of these Works. I understand the Works may appear in electronic form on the Internet or in other publications outside of the RC3/CIVIC/RCC’s control. I agree that I will not hold the RC3/CIVIC/RCC responsible for any harm that may arise from such unauthorized reproduction.

EXTERNAL MEDIA:
I also understand that external media organizations may attend RC3/CIVIC/RCC events or request information of my child. I give permission for my/my child’s name, image, and performance to be photographed, filmed, audiotaped, or videotaped for the purpose of being published and/or broadcast on-line, on television or radio as it relates to the Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition (RC3).

CONSENT FOR RELEASE:
I have read this RC3 Media Release Consent Form and I AGREE that I/my child may participate in C3/CIVIC/RCC events as described above, and that I/my child may participate in media events that may be published or broadcast by organizations external to the C3/CIVIC/RCC.

I fully understand the contents and meaning of this release. I also understand that I am free to contact the RC3/CIVIC/RCC with any questions regarding this release. If you have any questions, please contact the RC3 committee at rc3info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca
I agree with the Media Release Consent Form as it appears here. By indicating 'yes' here, I am providing my consent.

Confirmation of Payment

If applicable, please e-transfer the non-refundable $125 application fee to rc3info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca
The application fee is non-refundable.
There are 50 competition slots and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis once both the registration form and payment have been received. Please note that your application will not be considered complete until the registration fee is paid.

If your application requires approval for your chosen piece or movement, the following applies:
- If payment is received within 5 calendar days of approval being granted, your original form submission timestamp will determine your place in the queue.
- If payment is received more than 5 calendar days after approval, the payment timestamp will determine your place in the queue.
- If you choose to pay before a determination is made, and approval is not granted, your payment will NOT be refunded.
If the application fee poses a financial barrier, please contact rc3info@calgarycivicsymphony.ca to discuss options.
Payment Matching Information

To help us accurately match your payment to your application, please provide the following information. If you are awaiting approval on your chosen piece or movement, please do not submit payment at this time. Enter "awaiting approval" in the fields below.
I have submitted my registration fee.
The name of the person who e-transfered the application fee payment:
The date of the application fee e-transfer

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Rotary Calgary Concerto Competition Application

Confirmation of 2027 Competition Guidelines

Required Disclosures

Part 1A - Competitor Residence

Part 1B - Competitor's Teacher's Location

Part 2 - Juror Interactions

Contact Information

Applicant Information

Parent or Guardian Information

Teacher Information

Accompanist Information

Your response will also be shared with your teacher and accompanist.

Your Performance

Media Release Consent

Confirmation of Payment

Payment Matching Information