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Performance Divisions Div ision 1 – ages 8 to 10Division 2 – ages 11 to 14 
2A (Junior)—beginning
students performing a published
arranged rag or a rag written
for beginning students
2B
(Classic)—students performing
a vintage rag as writtenDivision 3 – ages 15 to18 Awards and Prizes Division Prizes
First Place, $100 and medal
Second Place, $50 and medalDivision 2A (Junior) and Division 1
First Place, $50 and medal
Second Place, $25 and medalHonorable Mention medals in all divisions will be awarded when merited and all contestants will receive Certificates of Participation. |
Master Class
Frederick Hodges not only performs as a headliner at various ragtime festivals, he also accompanies silent films, and is pianist and singer with the famed Royal Society Jazz Orchestra. Classically trained and groomed for a career as a concert pianist, Frederick was happily lured away from this path after he discovered a stack of 1920s sheet music in his grandmother’s piano bench. The Master Class marks a rare opportunity for young pianists to have the benefit of guidance by one of ragtime’s most talented and well-loved artists. To find out more about Frederick Hodges, visit: www.frederickhodges.com |
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Competition Rules
While memorization is not
required, it is encouraged.
All selections must meet
with judges’ approval before the contest.
Student’s birthday must
fall into our age divisions on the day of the competition.
One original copy of
music must be supplied for the judges at the competition. (Music will be
returned.)
Entry fee is $15, which
must be submitted with the application form.
Judging Criteria Rhythm, articulation, interpretation and accuracy.
Winners will be announced at the end of each division and prize money, medals and certificates will be awarded at that time. While the judges deliberate, live ragtime music will be provided by West Coast Ragtime Festival headliner, Virginia Tichenor. |
Jack Bradshaw is a ragtime performer, arranger, and former college piano teacher, with a Master’s Degree in piano from Northwestern.
Tom Brier is a performer, recording artist, ragtime sheet music collector and has composed over 200 pieces in various ragtime styles.
Shirley Case retired after thirty years of piano teaching, judging and performing. She holds a masters in piano performance and is a popular ragtime soloist. |
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Applications will be processed in the order that they are received. Apply early as space is limited. Return form with registration fee of $15 check or money order to: The West Coast Ragtime Society, Youth Piano Competition, P.O. Box 13346, Sacramento, CA 95813-3346 Confirmation, performance time, directions to site and other information will be sent to the participant and his/her teacher mid-October. Phone: 1-800-760-9297. |
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| Resources 1. Timely tips for playing Ragtime. 2. Ragtime Music Resource List. |
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Fir
Judges
Application
Form Due October 1, 2008
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY