Semi-finals (maximum 10 candidates)

Compulsory composition:

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One composition from the following list:

Finale (maximum 5 candidates)

Solo with the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra conducted by En Shao:

Free download PDF – cover
Free download PDF – solo part
Free download PDF – piano part

Deadline for applications: 30 April 2013

Rules for the participants:

1. Competitors must perform from original sheet music only. Photo-copies are not allowed.
2. Winners of the 1st prize of previous International Saxophone Competitions in Slovenia in the highest category (Krško 2001, Nova Gorica from 2003 to 2011) will not be allowed to participate.
3. An official accompanist is available to all the competitors.
4. Competitors must produce a valid ID document before the competition.
5. Competitors must prepare five copies of the (piano) score of the selected works.
6. The order of performance will be determined by a public draw prior to the competition.
7. The organiser retains all public recording and broadcasting rights, including the rights to publishing audio and/or video recordings.

Jury:

Secretary of the Competition:

Piano Accompanist:

Prizes:

First prize:

• Selmer Series III Alto Saxophone - Selmer Paris;
• At least one paid concert in the 2013/14 concert series of Jeunesses Musicales Slovenia - Jeunesses Musicales Slovenia;
• Scholarship worth 400 for a summer masterclass of own choice - Jeunesses Musicales Slovenia;
• Paid concert as part of the “Concert Atelier of the Society of Slovene Composers” concert series in 2015* - Society of Slovene Composers;
• BG alto saxophone mouthpiece - BG France;
• Rico Pack - D'Addario and Company, Inc..
• Gift voucher worth 425 for two HB overnight stays at the Perla or Park four-star hotels in Nova Gorica.

• Sequoia Soprano Saxophone - Vincero d.n.o.;
• Paid concert, staged as part of the 2013/14 concert season in Gorizia (Italy) - - Associazione Culturale “Maestro Rodolfo Lipizer” Onlus, Gorizia;
• BG alto saxophone mouthpiece - BG France;
• Rico Pack - D'Addario and Company, Inc.

• Cash prize worth 500 – Eugene Rousseau Music Products;
• Saxophone case - Symphony International;
• BG - Duo alto saxophone ligature - BG France;
• Rico Pack - D'Addario and Company, Inc.

• Gift voucher worth 400 - Vandoren S.A.S.;
• BG - Duo alto saxophone ligature - BG France;
• Music stand - Symphony International;
• Rico Pack - D'Addario and Company, Inc.

• Cash prize worth 200 – Saksofonija Music Society;
• BG - Duo alto saxophone ligature - BG France;
• Music stand - Symphony International;
• Rico Pack - D'Addario and Company, Inc.

Special prizes:

• The participant who will provide the best performance of a Slovene composition will receive a Nova Gorica Award – cash prize worth 500 and a graphic artwork by Slovene academic painter. The prize is awarded by the Municipality of Nova Gorica.
• The Slovene competitor with the best assessment will be awarded a concert honorarium in the amount of 500 – a concert staged as a part of the 18th International Saxophone Meeting, which will take place in Nova Gorica in 2014 - The prize is awarded by Nova Gorica Arts Centre.
• All the finalists will be awarded a CD set recorded and produced or co-produced by the Saksofonija Music Society.
• All the finalists will receive practical gifts (CDs and publications) from the Society of Slovene Composers.
• The Radio Slovenia will record and broadcast the competition's finale with the artists accompanied by the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra directed by chief-conductor En-Shao.

Live Streaming of the competition at adolphesax.com!

Participation fees for the competition:

Participation fee	100 EUR
One rehearsal (30 min) with the official accompanist	25 EUR

The desired number of rehearsals with the accompanist (maximum of three) must be indicated on the registration form.
We recommend that candidates are accompanied by their own accompanist.

The number of participants is limited. Places will be allocated according to the date of receipt of the completed registration form. The deadline for applications is Thursday, 30 April 2013 (date of post stamp). Places will be allocated according to the date of post stamp or received e-mail. In the case of participant cancellation, the organiser will retain 20% of the participation fee to cover administrative expenses.

Competiton application form (.PDF)

Payment method:
Bank transfer to the Nova Gorica Arts Centre,
Account number SI56 0128 4603 0358 603 at UJP (Public Payment Office), Nova Gorica Branch
IBAN: SI56012846030358603
SWIFT: BSLJSI2X
reference SI99

Please return the registration form by post to:
Kulturni dom Nova Gorica
Bevkov trg 4
SI 5000 Nova Gorica
Slovenia

Or by fax to:
+ 386 (0)5 335 40 19

Ob by e-mail:
pr@kulturnidom-ng.si

Please attach to the registration form a copy of proof of payment of the deposit.

Accommodation:
Participants are responsible for their own meals and accommodation. Recommended accommodation:

HOSTEL NOVA GORICA
Streliška pot 7, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenia
(T +386 5 335 48 11, W www.hostel-ng.si & www.info@hostel-ng.si):

Unit A (1/3 room with shared shower and bathroom facilities)

• bed and breakfast: 17 EUR
  
• half board: 20 EUR
  
• full board: 23 EUR

Unit B (1/2 room with bathroom)

• bed and breakfast: 23 EUR
  
• half board: 26 EUR
  
• full board: 29 EUR

Please register yourself at Student Hostel Nova Gorica by the June 17, 2013 (to the e-mail info@ddng.si or fax ++386 (0)5 302 14 10). Participants and their companions are exempt from paying turist tax.

HOTEL SABOTIN, Cesta IX. Korpusa 35, SI-5250 Solkan, Slovenia
(T +386 5 33 65 000, W www.hotelsabotin.com, E hotel.sabotin@hit.si)

Reduced prices for participants:

Single room - breakfast included:

• 5 nights or more: 41 EUR
• 2-4 nights: 46,80 EUR
• one night: 58,50 EUR

• 5 nights or more: 28 EUR
• 2-4 nights: 32 EUR
• one night: 40 EUR

• Free access to the Perla Casino, the largest gaming centre in Europe
• Free membership of the Privilege Club
• Free bike rental

• Overnight stay in double room on Saturday: 7.00 EUR
• Overnight stay in single room on Saturday: 6.50 EUR
• Daily-menu meal: 10.00 EUR
• Tourist tax: 1.25 EUR

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