Mikhailichenka International
Piano School | Finland

The features that set our competition apart​

1. Prepare to receive invaluable written feedback from our esteemed panel of judges, providing you with insightful guidance to elevate your musical skills.

2. In acknowledgment of the outstanding talents showcased by each participant, we proudly recognize the unwavering commitment of piano teachers. As a token of our gratitude, piano teachers of grand prize winners will receive equal monetary compensation for their invaluable contributions.

3. The Grand Prize recipient will be presented with an exquisite hand-crafted portrait by the acclaimed artist Edrik Perez.

4. Every participant will be granted an exceptional 70% scholarship, paving the way for a transformative journey to complete the prestigious International Diploma on Brain Power at the renowned WNYLE Institute in Finland.

5. Join our exclusive Global Piano Teachers and Talents Network, forging connections with a vibrant community of exceptional musicians worldwide.

6. As an added delightful touch, we are enhancing your experience further! Enjoy a complimentary music book featuring a captivating array of original compositions skillfully crafted by 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.

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: Adult Amateurs (18 years and over)

• Age group 6: Adult Professionals (18 years and over)

• Age group: Piano teachers of any age

• Mixed age group: Piano duets of any age

* Participation is open to both AMATERUS and PROFESSIONALS; however, clarification is required in the registration form.

Categories

Piano Solo

Piano Duet

Composer

Teacher

Chamber Music

Special Stars

*This category is special for participants with special abilities.

Evaluation Criteria

• Grand Prize 100/100 points

• 1st Place 95-99 points

• 2nd Place 85-94 points

• 3rd Place 75-84 points

Participate in 3 Steps

1. The pianist* will make a video recording of any piece of their choice* 

2. The pianist uploads his/her video on YouTube or a similar platform and gets the corresponding link to the recorded video.

3. The pianist fills out the registration form, copies 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.

*No concert for piano with orchestra.

Publication

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

Registration Fee

35 euros*

*Plus Paypal commission of 1.99 euros. 

Prizes

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• 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

• A Piano Book from composer Marianna Korol 

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

• All participants get an 70% scholarship to complete the International Diploma on Brain Power 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

• All participants will get a Special Discount Coupon in our forthcoming "First World Piano Championship 2024"

Trophies (optional)

Winning participants may order a customized trophy at a separate cost (30 euros per trophy). The trophy is to contain the name of the winning participant, the place, and the title of the competition.

Jury

• Volha Mikhailichenka, Mikhailichenka International Piano School, Finland

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

• Maria Archipenko,  Belarus State Academy of Music

• Laura Kauppi, Lift School of Music, United States

• Angelina Mei Mei Tan, Germany 

• Vik Perez, International Advisor, Finland

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 MAY 31, 2024.

The winners

The winners will be notified via email by the beginning of JUNE 2024. They will be required to submit written proof of age to receive their prize.

The videos of the participants will be published beginning of JUNE 2024, on our Facebook Group and website www.mikhailichenka.org

What participants need to know about their 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 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: “5th WNYLE Piano Competition 2024 [First and last name of the pianist]”; all words should be separated by a space, e.g. “5th WNYLE Piano Competition 2024 - 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 in 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 than Paypal, around euros.

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» Pay with Paypal or Bank Card

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» Pay with Moneygram

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". 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