The Rising Star Event Rules and Guidelines

  1. ​CAPMT members who’s student is submitting an application must have paid State, National, and Orange County Chapter dues before the application deadline. Failure to do so will result in the addition of a Non-CAPMT Member fee for the student registration.
  2. It is the responsibility of the applicant to abide by these guidelines. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the applicant
  3. Applicants can select any of the five levels to participate, independently from their age.
  4. All applicants under the age of 18 must have a Parent/Legal Guardian sign a consent waiver. Parents will be e-mailed a consent waiver to sign and return.
  5. Communications regarding the program should be between teachers and the event chair. Parents should not contact the event chair directly unless instructed to do so by the chair regarding the waiver.
  6. Decisions of the adjudicators are final.
  7. Teachers, parents/guardians, and applicants may not converse or have any contact with the adjudicators before, during, or after the competition.
  8. Fees for the application must be paid in full at registration. Application deadline will be enforced. Late application form will not be accepted.
  9. No repertoire changes are permitted once the application has been submitted. If you have any questions regarding the repertoire, please contact the event’s chair prior to the registration deadline.
  10. There are no refunds of the application fees in the event of non-participation or disqualification.
  11. All repertoire must be memorized and only original printed music must be submitted for the judges. No photocopies allowed to oblige by copyright laws.

Categories, Repertoires, and Time Limit:
Introductory: one or more etudes from the RCM Etudes Level 1 or 2 (2015 edition or sixth edition). Time limit: 5 minutes
Elementary: one or more etudes from the RCM Etudes Level 3 or 4 (2015 edition or sixth edition). Time limit: 5 minutes
Intermediate: one or more etudes from the RCM Etudes Level 5 or 6 (2015 edition or sixth edition). Time limit: 5 minutes
Late Intermediate: one or more etudes from the RCM Etudes Level 7 or 8 (2015 edition or sixth edition). Time limit: 6 minutes
Advanced: one or more etudes from the RCM Etudes Level 9 or 10 (2015 edition or sixth edition). Time limit: 6 minutes

Application Fees:
CAPMT Members: $40
Non-CAPMT Members, additional $30