On behalf of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) we welcome you to the 75th Coupe Mondiale and the 148th CIA International General Assembly of Delegates Congress in Zofingen, Switzerland.
The event will be hosted by the CIA member accordeon.ch from 4-9 October 2022.
The CIA Coupe Mondiale is an INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ACCORDIONISTS held under the auspices of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) founded in 1935 in Paris, France. The Confédération
Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) is a member of the INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL (an NGO official partner of UNESCO).
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General Conditions for All Categories
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GENERAL:
The INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR ACCORDION SOLOISTS 2022 (COUPE MONDIALE) is open to accordionists of all nationalities who comply with the rules. Competition is offered for accordionists in any of the seven categories listed below:
(1) Coupe Mondiale
(2) Masters Coupe Mondiale
(3) Junior Coupe Mondiale
(4) International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music
(5) Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment
Music
(6) International Competition for Ensemble Music - Classical Music
(7) International Competition for Ensemble Music - World Music
IMPORTANT: Program requirements for the Senior and Junior International Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music have changed - please check the new rules.
a. Candidates must be entered through
the CIA Premiere and Voting member organization(s) in their respective countries. If a candidate is from a country where there is no CIA Premiere or Voting member organization, prospective candidates are requested to apply directly to the CIA, subject to acceptance,
until such time as a voting member entity is established in that country.
b. All entries are subject to acceptance by the CIA Executive
Committee. In the case of non-acceptance, the applicant and/or
the sponsoring member association will be advised in writing of
the reason(s) the entry was refused.
c. When registering at the event, the candidate must present to
the organizers an official birth certificate and valid passport(s)
or identity card, bearing his or her name, age and nationality.
The organizers will determine the candidate's nationality based
upon his or her passport(s).
d. No applicant may be refused entry for religious, political
or racial reasons. Nonpayment of fees by the entrant and/or the
sponsoring member organization may constitute reason for non-acceptance
of an entry. Suitable ability and compliance with the rules of
the competition are required for final acceptance.
e. Candidates must read the CIA Coupe
Mondiale Guidelines and Modus Operandi to familiarize
themselves with operational procedures for the Coupe Mondiale,
including Section 6 outlining the Duties of the Candidates.
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On-line Entry Forms
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| a. All entries should be made through the CIA Online Entry System. The Entry system for the 2022 Coupe Mondiale is now closed.
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b. A contestant photo must be sent along with the entry. Please see this informational page about the requested format for the picture.
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Entry Fees
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| Entry
Fees for Candidates entered by CIA Premiere and Voting Member Organizations:
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Coupe Mondiale |
EURO 60.00 |
| 2) |
Masters Coupe Mondiale (formerly Intl. Competition for Piano
Accordion) |
EURO 60.00 |
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Junior Coupe Mondiale |
EURO 40.00 |
| 4) |
International Competition
for Virtuoso Entertainment Music |
EURO 60.00 |
| 5) |
Junior International
Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music |
EURO 40.00 |
| 6) |
International Competition
for Ensemble Music - Classical Music |
EURO 60.00 |
| 7) |
International Competition
for Ensemble Music - World Music |
EURO 60.00 |
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| Entry
Fees for all other Candidates entered from a country where there
is NO CIA Premiere or Voting Member Organization:
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| 1) |
Coupe Mondiale |
EURO 70.00 |
| 2) |
Masters Coupe Mondiale (formerly Intl. Competition for Piano
Accordion) |
EURO 70.00 |
| 3) |
Junior Coupe Mondiale |
EURO 50.00 |
| 4) |
International Competition
for Virtuoso Entertainment Music |
EURO 70.00 |
| 5) |
Junior International
Competition for Virtuoso Entertainment Music |
EURO 50.00 |
| 6) |
International Competition
for Ensemble Music - Classical Music |
EURO 70.00 |
| 7) |
International Competition
for Ensemble Music - World Music |
EURO 70.00 |
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The
entry form and the entry fee are one unit. The entry fee must be
paid at same time as the entry form is submitted online from this
site. The entry fee should be paid by credit card on this site, or by bank transfer with an additional 10 Euro to cover banking and clerical costs.
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Acceptance of Regulations
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A
candidate's entry implies acceptance of regulations, the system
of judging and the jury's decision as being final. Entered candidates
not arriving or competing without apology will be excluded from subsequent Coupe Mondiales. All entry fees are non-refundable. While every effort will be made to check the programs of the candidates from the information provided on the entry form, the ultimate responsibility in conforming to the rules of the various categories lies with both the candidate and the teacher.
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Music For Judges
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a)
PDF files with scanned music of each candidate must be sent along with the entry for official use. Exception: no music is required
in the Senior and Junior Virtuoso Entertainment divisions. If the piece is published, a scan of the published copies must be used. If unpublished, then a manuscript copy is acceptable.
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Instruments
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There
are no restrictions as to make, size or type of accordions used
by the candidates. Acoustic instruments must be used, and electronic
attachments may not be employed. Note: In the International Competition for Chamber Music - World Music, both acoustic and electronic instruments are allowed, but candidates must provide their own equipment. A piano tuned at A442 will be provided by the organizers.
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General Information for Candidates
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a) It is forbidden to perform any
piece more than once throughout the competition irrespective of
section or category or test piece chosen or imposed. Therefore, when a piece is played in any category, it cannot be played again in a subsequent round or in any other category. If the competitor performs any piece a second time, they will be disqualified from that category.
b) Entry form must include opus numbers and any other identification
such as catalogue numbers and individual movements for each selection
performed.
c) Entry form must list full name of composer and the arranger
if applicable.
d) Candidate must send a photograph in passport size together
with the entry form to the secretariat or e-mail the picture as
per directions on the on-line entry form.
e) Notification must be made to the Coupe Mondiale Organizers
if you cannot attend. Coupe Mondiale organizers must know the
exact number of contestants to make an accurate Coupe Mondiale timetable, book competition venues, schedule adjudicators and organize the event. Accurate numbers are very important for all attendees, contestants, adjudicators, delegates, press, and program printing.
f) First Place winners in a category may not enter that same category in subsequent years. First place winners in the Classical or Virtuoso categories may only participate only in a higher category of that section or in Ensemble categories.
g) Important Notice: On the entry form for each category, Candidates will be required to acknowledge that they have read and understand all the rules for the competition, both the General Rules, and the individual category rules.
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Judging
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Contestants
are judged in all sections on overall musicianship, including technical
proficiency and stylistic understanding of all music performed.
THE DECISIONS OF THE JURY ARE FINAL.
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Note to candidates: Completing the entry form on line, indicates
that the candidate understands the competition guidelines. Please
ensure your program meets the competition guidelines concerning
time limits. If the player exceeds the time limit by more than two (2) minutes, the President of the Jury may stop the performance at his or her discretion.
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Accommodation
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Information on accommodation in Zofingen for
candidates, delegates, adjudicators and others, can be found on the Accommodation and Travel information page as it becomes available.
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Arrival and Departure
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All participants
must announce their arrival and departure dates and times with
the on-line registration form. Participants requiring a visa should
request an official invitation to obtain a visa when entering the competition.
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CIA Competition Rules and Regulations
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The
English language version found on-line at the official CIA Coupe
Mondiale website will be the definitive text.
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Closing Date for Entries
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Entries closed on 31 August 2022.
Please Note: If you are from a country where a visa is required
to enter Switzerland, please allow sufficient time to process your visa. A visa request option will be available on the Contestant and Delegate/Jury registration pages.
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