I will be 35 when the competition in Fort Worth takes
place in 2015. Can I still apply to the Cliburn Amateur Piano Video
Contest?
All pianists must be 35 at the time of the Cliburn Amateur Piano
Video Contest in order to apply.
What if I am having trouble submitting my
video?
Contact Patrick Bibb, artistic planning intern, at
intern@cliburn.org or 817.738.6536.
I want to submit Schubert's Wanderer Fantasty, but it is
longer than 10 minutes and has no movements. Will you truncate
it?
The Van Cliburn Foundation will not edit any of the uploaded
videos. All videos submitted must meet the time requirements as
outlined in the Rules and Guidelines. Pieces must be played in
their entirety, although repeats may be omitted. Separate movements
of larger works may be submitted in their entirety. No cuts or
edits are permitted.
I am a piano technician. Can I apply to the Cliburn
Amateur Piano Video Contest?
Yes, anyone who does not derive their principal source of income
from performing, teaching, or composing music, and who meets
eligibility as outlined in the Rules and Guidelines, may enter.
My occupation is nursing, but I have two young students
whom I teach piano and for which I get paid. Can I still
apply?
Yes, only those who derive their principal source of income from
teaching will be disqualified from entry.
Can I submit two clips and you choose which one is best
to post on the contest?
No, only one video per applicant will be accepted.
One of the pieces I want to submit is a Broadway show
tune. Is that acceptable?
Pianists must submit pieces from the classical piano repertoire as
outlined in the Rules and Guidelines. Broadway show tunes, movie
music, and pop tunes will generally not be accepted. For specific
repertoire questions, please contact Sandra Doan, director of
artistic planning, at sdoan@cliburn.org.
I don't want my name to be disclosed online. Can I ask
to remain anonymous?
In order to remain consistent and thus prevent any unfair
advantages or disadvantages, all competitors' names, occupations,
and nationalities will be posted along with their videos.
I was formerly a professional pianist, but I have
changed careers and am now a doctor. Am I still
eligible?
Yes, anyone who does not currently derive their principal source
of income from performing, teaching, or composing music, and who
meets eligibility as outlined in the Rules and Guidelines, may
enter.
I am a retired piano teacher. Am I eligible to
enter?
Yes, anyone who does not currently derive their principal source
of income from performing, teaching, or composing music, and who
meets eligibility as outlined in the Rules and Guidelines, may
enter.
