New: Avant-Garde Music Competition for Euphonium or Tuba - ITEC 2025
The objective of the competition is to promote the innovative and creative performance of new avant-garde musical works for euphonium or tuba. The aim is to highlight the talent of the performers and their ability to address technical and stylistic challenges in the context of contemporary music.
Participants will be responsible for any musical accompanist required during the performances.
“A musical accompanist is defined as any person directly involved in the performance, whether as an instrumental accompanist or in any other relevant musical role”.
Any costs associated with the accompanist’s participation musical, including fees, travel, accommodation, or other related expenses, will be the sole responsibility of the participating performer.
The competition organization will provide the necessary technical support during the participants’ performances. This includes the availability of sound equipment, audio technicians, adequate lighting, and any other essential technical resources to ensure a smooth execution. Participants must communicate their specific technical needs to the email designated by the competition organization: itec2025competitions@iteaonline.org
Choice of Repertoire:
Competitors must perform works that highlight the technical and artistic capabilities of the Tuba or Euphonium in the context of contemporary avant-garde music.
Participants’ ability to present interpretations that show innovation and originality in the use of the Tuba or Euphonium will be evaluated. The presentation of unique and distinctive ideas in the choice of repertoire, interpretive approaches, arrangements or original compositions will be valued.
Competitors can freely choose the repertoire that best demonstrates the capabilities of the Tuba or Euphonium as a solo or featured instrument within an ensemble. They can choose to perform one long work or several shorter ones, as long as the total duration does not exceed 20 minutes.
1st and only Round:
20 minutes of repertoire chosen by the competitor
Tuba
$50 USD
November 1, 2024
January 15, 2025
Eligibility
- The participant must be over 16 years of age as of January 1, 2025.
- The participant must be a member of ITEA through June 29, 2025.
Criteria
The jury is looking for excellent performances of high musical and technical standards.
Rules
All competitors who have been admitted must register for ITEC 2025, pay the competition fee for the corresponding Division, and be members of ITEA to complete their registration for the competition.
Submission of materials
The participant is not sending in any video or material upon registration.
Prizes
1. Prize: 1000 U.S. dollars + Diploma 2. Prize: 500 U.S. dollars + DiplomaThe winner will be announced during ITEC 2025.