Mikhailichenka International
Piano School | Finland

What is UNIQUE in our competition

1. Prepare to receive invaluable written feedback from our esteemed jury members, providing you with valuable insights and guidance to further enhance your musical prowess.

2. In recognition of the exceptional talent displayed by each performer, we proudly honor the dedication of piano teachers. As a token of our appreciation, piano teachers of grand prize winners will be rewarded with equal monetary compensation for their invaluable contribution.

3. The Grand Prize winner will be graced with an exquisite hand-crafted portrait by the talented artist Edrik Perez.

4. Every participant will be granted a remarkable 70% scholarship to embark on a transformative journey, completing the prestigious International Diploma on Entrepreneurial Brain at the renowned WNYLE Institute in Finland.

5. You'll become part of our exclusive Global Piano Teachers and Talents Network, connecting with a vibrant community of exceptional musicians from around the world.

6. And as the ultimate sweet surprise, we're adding the cherry on top! As a special gift, you'll be treated to a complimentary music book featuring a captivating collection of original compositions crafted by none other than our school leader, Volha Mikhailichenka

Entrants

The competition is open to all pianists aged starting from three years old. Age is defined as the entering pianist’s age on the day of the video recording. The organizers reserve the right to ask for written proof of age from the participant’s parent or guardian.

Five age groups

• Age group 1: 3 to 6 years

• Age group 2: 7 to 9 years

• Age group 3: 10 to 13 years

• Age group 4: 14 to 18 years

• Age group 5: Adults amateurs (18 years and over)

• Age group: Piano teachers of any age

• Mixed age group: Piano duets of any age 

Categories

Piano Solo: Free choice, Only 1 piece, any duration

Piano duets: Free choice, Only 1 piece, any duration

Special Stars: Free choice, Only 1 piece, any duration. This category is special for participants with disabilities.

Composition: 1 self-composed piece

Evaluation Criteria

Grand Prize 100/100 points

1st Place 90-99 points

2nd Place 80-89 points

3rd Place 70-79 points

How to Participate in Three Steps

1. The pianist will make a video recording of his/her performance

2. The pianist upload his/her video in youtube or similar platform and gets the corresponding link of the recorded video.

3. The pianist fills the registration form, copy the link of his/her video and proceeds with the payment of the fee.

The pianist's participation is fully confirmed after step 3 has been completed.

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Publication

The video of pianists is to be posted at the Facebook Group of Mikhailichenka Piano School. 

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Registration Fee

Entry to the Piano Competition is 30 euros for any category.

Prizes

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• Maximum three Grand Prizes 100 euro (50 euros Teacher / 50 euros Participant) + Diploma of Achievement for Teacher

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be awarded special diplomas plus Piano sheets from composer Volha Mikhailichenka

• Grand Prize winner will get a hand-made portrait by Artist Edrik Perez

• All participants get a 70% scholarship to complete the International Diploma on Entrepreneurial Brain from the WNYLE Institute, Finland.

• All participants join our Global Piano Teachers and Talents Network

• All participants will receive a digital participation certificate

• All participants will receive written feedback from jury members

Trophies (optional)

Winning participants may order a customised trhopy at a separate cost (10 euros plus shipping costs). The trhopy is to contain the name of the winning participant, the place and the title of the competition (WNYLE International Piano Competition 2023 | Finland).

Jury

• Volha Mikhailichenka, Mikhailichenka International Piano School, Finland

• Laura Kauppi, Lift School of Music, United States

• Dragana Popov Maric', Music School "Isidor Bajic" Novia Sad, Serbia

• Flora Monika Gozali, Granada Music School, Indonesia

• Vik Perez, Leader WNYLE Institute for Entrepreneurship, Finland

• Maria Arkhipenko, Belarusian State Academy of Music

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The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Closing date

The completed online entry form must be received by 23:59 Central European Time on OCTOBER 29, 2023.

Publication of the winners

The winners will be notified via email by the end of NOVEMBER 2023. They will be required to submit written proof of age in order to receive their prize.

The videos of the participants will be published by the end of NOVEMBER 2023, on our Facebook Group and website www.mikhailichenka.org

What every participant needs to know about his/her YouTube video

• Uploading the video: Information about uploading your video can be found in the “Help” section on the YouTube homepage.

• Video quality: We do not expect a professional video. However, we urge you to create the best audio and video quality possible.

• Video editing is forbidden: The video must not be edited in any way and must run continuously from beginning to end.

• Picture detail: The pianist’s head, arms and hands must be clearly visible in the video. Best of all is a fixed camera position showing them at all times.

• Sound recording: The performance recorded for the video entry must be acoustic and not amplified or altered electronically in any way. The only microphone(s) used should be for recording. General tips can be found in the “Help” section on the YouTube website.

• Performance as if in front of an audience: The pianist should behave in the video as if they are performing in front of an audience. The video can either be shot at home, at (music) school, in a recital hall, or any other place where there is a suitable piano.

• Title of the video: The video for the WNYLE Piano Competition must be titled as follows on YouTube: “4th WNYLE Piano Competition 2023 [First and last name of the pianist]”; all words should be separated by a space, e.g. “4th WNYLE Piano Competition 2023 - Darious Smith”.

• Privacy settings: When you upload the video to YouTube, you must select “Public” in the “Privacy” settings. Please make sure to choose the option “No, it's not made for Kids”.

• Online entry form: Once the video has been uploaded to YouTube as described above, the official online entry form (see link below) must be filled out and submitted. It must contain the video link. Only then is the entry complete and the pianist entered for the competition. 

• Parental consent: The online entry form must be filled in and submitted with the parent's or guardian’s consent.

Should you still have any other questions regarding the competition, please contact us by Whatsapp

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Registration

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» entry form in .doc version

Download the entry form, fill it and send it via WhatsApp to: +358 449465629

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Payment options

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We recommend Moneygram as the usual commission is lower that Paypal, around euros.

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» Pay with Paypal or Bank Card

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» Pay with Moneygram

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If you are to pay the fees using this option from your PC, just create an account (Link above) and proceed with the payment. Choose the option "Cash Pick up". 

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Hereunder is the receiver's info in case you decide to pay the fees via Moneygram.

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Country: Finland

City: Tampere

Receiver's name: Volha Milhailichenka