The Festival  is open to all instrumentalists, vocalists and chamber ensembles. There is no age limit for participants.

Date and Location: Saturday, June 3, 2023. Sundin Music Hall. 1531 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

1. All participants will be divided into three groups based on the duration and level of the program:
 
Category 1: Up to 4 minutes 
Category 2: Up to 6 minutes
Category 3: Up to 9 minutes
 
Every participant will receive a Certificate of participation.
 

2. Repertoire requirements:

Each participant is allowed to perform a single or several musical compositions within their category’s time limit. Participants are allowed to make  appropriate cuts in their pieces to meet the time limit. All solo works must be performed from memory. The use of the score is permitted for instrumental duets and ensembles. There are two Steinway Grand Pianos available for performances of piano concertos and works for two pianos. If the repertoire exceeds 9 minutes, please contact us via email to receive the permission.

Changes in repertoire are permitted before the deadline: May 25, 2023 via email: artemusicamn@gmail.com

3. Application Form

a) Online Application Form is available HERE

b) A Printable PDF form submitted to:
 
Anton Melnichenko (Arte Musica)
4000 Brookdale Cir. N,

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

Application deadline is Thursday, May 25, 2023.
 

4. A non-refundable application fee ($25 for Category 1, $30 for Category 2, and $35 for Category 3) is due with each competed registration form.  No application will be considered without receiving an application fee The application fee can be paid via: Venmo (to: Anton-Melnichenko); Zelle (to: 651-354-7752) or check mailed to the address above.

5. Limits on Enrollment. Only the first 30 applications will be accepted. Complete applications received after a category is full will be placed on a waitlist. If we are not able to admit you, your application fee will be refunded.

6. The Festival is free and open to the public.
 
7. All communication, including scheduling for the performances, will be conducted via email: artemusicamn@gmail.com