NEW!
The 2012
YouTube Chamber Ensemble Competition
Rules and Application
Email cbfcompetition@gmail.com with any questions
Eligibility
Student Category
Contestants must be 18 or under as of
Performer Category
Contestants must be 18 or over as of
Material for Video
All entries are required to begin with a 3 minute segment that best represents your group. After this segment, include up to 7 minutes but no more than 10 additional minutes of music. The total playing time for your video should not exceed 13 minutes.
What to play is entirely up to you. You may play a multi-movement work, several short pieces, or even select various movements from different pieces. Select music of contrasting styles to best show off the full range of your group’s abilities. The competition is not limited to classical brass chamber music.
Technical Specifications of the Video
You may record your ensemble wherever you wish – on stage or in your living room, but do so using only one stationary camera. All members of the group must be present in the video at all times. Try to fill as much of the frame with your group as possible. As this is a competition based primarily on the sound of your group, using a high quality external microphone is strongly recommended.
Pans, zooms, cuts, fades, and multiple cameras are not allowed and will result in disqualification.
Individual movements must be played in entirety, but you may cut between movements of a larger piece.
All entries submitted should be of the highest quality - 720p or 1080p preferably.
How to enter the YouTube Competition
1. Create a YouTube Account
2. Create a high quality video (see exact technical details below)
3. Upload the video to your YouTube Profile
4. Send us a message through YouTube one of two ways:
From your inbox compose a message to: cbfcompetition
Or go to www.youtube.com/cbfcompetition. Click on the Send Message button
(located under the video and next to the yellow Subscribe button)
In this message include the category you are entering in the Subject Line (Student or Performer)
Include your ensemble name and contact information in the body of the message.
Attach the link to your video at the bottom.
5. Complete the application form below by scrolling down. (Must be received by December 31, 2011)
or download here and mail:
6. Send the entry fee below. The fee is $25 per ensemble member (example: five players = $125 entry fee)
We can accept the full payment by PayPal on our site below.
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Checks or money orders can be made payable to Northeastern Illinois University and must accompany the application form. This fee is non-refundable.
Absolutely no entries will be considered for groups that we have not received their application form, fee, and video link by
All applications and entry fees must be sent together to:
CBF Chamber Ensemble Competition
C/o Dr. Travis Heath
NEIU Dept of Music
Judging
10 finalists from each category will be selected and notified by
Raymond Mase, trumpet - American Brass Quintet
Timothy Higgins, principal trombone - San Francisco Symphony
Warren Deck, former principal tuba - New York Philharmonic.
Prizes
Student Category – One Winner of $1,000
Performer Category – One Winner of $2,500
Winners will be invited to perform at the Chicago Brass Festival in
Taxes are the responsibilities of the winners.