Application deadline:
Deadline for sending YouTube links:
Video’s for all International Open Trophy Categories to be submitted by 1st october 2023
International Open Trophy candidates may enter a maximum of one Age section (Classique and/or Variete/Jazz/World Music), as well as the Trophée Mondial Chamber Music, World Music, 3rd Richard Galliano International Trophy categories, provided no piece of music is repeated within the Competition.
Candidates of the International Open Trophy MAY NOT ENTER the Trophée Mondial Classique categories (Senior / Masters / Junior) or Variete category (Senior / Junior)
Past 1st Place prizewinners in any International Open Trophy Category may NOT enter the SAME category again.
Each program must be recorded in one continuous video:
no video interruption between the different works
No audio or video editing is accepted under penalty of disqualification (except sound effects mentioned on the Video Format rules).
The videos of the candidates must imperatively be recorded specifically for the Trophée Mondial 2023, and in no case be published under any platform whatsoever (Youtube, Facebook, Instagram…), before the end of the Competition
Each video will be checked upon receipt. The CMA Executive reserves the right to refuse any video that does not meet the criteria defined above.
International Jury
The Jury International Jury is composed of the best international teachers, composers and performers.
IOT Specificity
The teachers of the candidates of all the categories of the International Open Trophy section are invited to participate as a Member of the International Jury for the categories which correspond to their musical skills.
For fairness, honesty and objectivity, it is essential to note that in the Trophée Mondial, each category is judged by a minimum of 15 jury members. The members of the international jury are not allowed to judge their own students (with whom they have had a teaching relationship within the last 2 years or of 2 years consecutive in the past), nor the candidates representing the same country, and absolutely not the right to communicate with each other about the candidates during the duration of the Trophée Mondial. The marks of each member of the jury are published on the Official Website of the Confédération Mondiale after the declaration of the results.
Entry Form
No registration can be validated if the payment is not made on PayPal, and if the photograph of the candidates is not sent as indicated on the registration form.
Please respect the deadlines, as well as the specific details for the recording of the videos (Videos uploaded on Youtube in link “Unlisted “, insertion of the poster in” Thumbnail “, etc). All of these details are explained in several languages on the video page. Do not hesitate to contact the national delegates or members of the CMA Executive in case of doubt. Email: ray.annabodell@gmail.com
Application deadline:
Deadline for sending YouTube links:
Video’s for all International Open Trophy Categories to be submitted by 1st october 2023
International Open Trophy candidates may enter a maximum of one Age section (Classique and/or Variete/Jazz/World Music), as well as the Trophée Mondial Chamber Music, World Music, 3rd Richard Galliano International Trophy categories, provided no piece of music is repeated within the Competition.
Candidates of the International Open Trophy MAY NOT ENTER the Trophée Mondial Classique categories (Senior / Masters / Junior) or Variete category (Senior / Junior)
Past 1st Place prizewinners in any International Open Trophy Category may NOT enter the SAME category again.
Each program must be recorded in one continuous video:
no video interruption between the different works
No audio or video editing is accepted under penalty of disqualification (except sound effects mentioned on the Video Format rules).
The videos of the candidates must imperatively be recorded specifically for the Trophée Mondial 2023, and in no case be published under any platform whatsoever (Youtube, Facebook, Instagram…), before the end of the Competition
Each video will be checked upon receipt. The CMA Executive reserves the right to refuse any video that does not meet the criteria defined above.
International Jury
The Jury International Jury is composed of the best international teachers, composers and performers.
IOT Specificity
The teachers of the candidates of all the categories of the International Open Trophy section are invited to participate as a Member of the International Jury for the categories which correspond to their musical skills.
For fairness, honesty and objectivity, it is essential to note that in the Trophée Mondial, each category is judged by a minimum of 15 jury members. The members of the international jury are not allowed to judge their own students (with whom they have had a teaching relationship within the last 2 years or of 2 years consecutive in the past), nor the candidates representing the same country, and absolutely not the right to communicate with each other about the candidates during the duration of the Trophée Mondial. The marks of each member of the jury are published on the Official Website of the Confédération Mondiale after the declaration of the results.
Entry Form
No registration can be validated if the payment is not made on PayPal, and if the photograph of the candidates is not sent as indicated on the registration form.
Please respect the deadlines, as well as the specific details for the recording of the videos (Videos uploaded on Youtube in link “Unlisted “, insertion of the poster in” Thumbnail “, etc). All of these details are explained in several languages on the video page. Do not hesitate to contact the national delegates or members of the CMA Executive in case of doubt. Email: ray.annabodell@gmail.com
Category 1:
International Open Trophy 1A (7 and under)
Free Program – Duration: 4 min Maximum
International Open Trophy 1B (8 and under)
Free Program – Duration: 5 min Maximum
International Open Trophy 1C (9 and under)
Free Program – Duration: 6 min Maximum
International Open Trophy 1D (10 and under)
Free Program – Duration: 6 min Maximum
Registration fees: 20€
Category 2:
International Open Trophy 12 and Under – (Varieté / Jazz / World Music)
Age limit: born 2011 or later
Free Program – Duration: 6 min Maximum
Registration fees: 25€
Category 3:
International Open Trophy 12 and Under – Classique (FB or SB permitted)
Age limit: born 2011 or later
Duration: 8 min Maximum
Registration fees: 25€
Category 4:
International Open Trophy 14 and Under – (Varieté / Jazz / World Music)
Age limit: born 2009 or later
Free Program – Duration: 7 min Maximum
Registration fees: 30€
Category 5:
International Open Trophy 14 and Under – Classique (FB or SB permitted)
Age limit: born 2009 or later
Duration: 9 min Maximum
Registration fees: 30€
Category 6:
International Open Trophy 16 and Under – (Varieté / Jazz / World Music)
Age limit: born 2007 or later
Free Program – Duration: 8 min Maximum
Registration fees: 35€
Category 7:
International Open 16 and Under – Classique (FB or SB permitted)
Age limit: born 2007 or later
Duration: 10 min Maximum
Registration fees: 35€
Category 8:
International Open Trophy 18 and Under – (Varieté / Jazz / World Music)
Age limit: born 2005 or later
Free Program – Duration: 8 min Maximum
Registration fees: 40€
Category 9:
International Open Trophy 18 and Under – Classique (FB or SB permitted)
Age limit: born 2005 or later
Duration: 12 min Maximum
Registration fees: 40€
Category 10:
International Open 18 to 35 years old – (Varieté / Jazz / World Music)
Free Program – Duration: 8 min Maximum
Registration fees: 45€
Category 11:
International Open Trophy 18 to 35 years old – Classique (FB or SB permitted)
(No maximum Age Limit)
Free Program – Duration: 12 min Maximum
Registration fees: 45€
Category 11 bis:
International Open Trophy 36 and over – Classique (FB or SB permitted)
(No maximum Age Limit)
Free Program – Duration: 12 min Maximum
Registration fees: 45€
Category 12:
Adultes Passionnés Amateurs: 36 years old and over
(No maximum Age Limit)
Free Program – Duration: 4 min Maximum
Registration fees: 45€
Category 13:
Adultes Passionnés Confirmés: 36 years old and over
(No maximum Age Limit)
Free Program – Duration: 6 min Maximum
Registration fees: 45€
Category 14: DUO
Category 14A: 12 years old and under
Age limit: born 2011 or later
Free Program – Duration: 5 to 8 minutes
Category 14B: 18 years old and under
Age limit: born 2005 or later
Free Program – Duration: 6 to 10 minutes
Category 14C: No age limit
No age limit
Free Program – Duration: 6 to 10 minutes
Category 15: TRIO
Category 15A: 12 years old and under
Age limit: born 2011 or later
Free Program – Duration: 5 to 8 minutes
Category 15B: 18 years old and under
Age limit: born 2005 or later
Free Program – Duration: 6 to 10 minutes
Category 15C: No age limit
No age limit
Free Program – Duration: 6 to 10 minutes
Category 16: QUATUOR
Category 16A: 12 years old and under
Age limit: born 2011 or later
Free Program – Duration: 5 to 8 minutes
Category 16B: 18 years old and under
Age limit: born 2005 or later
Free Program – Duration: 6 to 10 minutes
Category 16C: No age limit
No age limit
Free Program – Duration: 6 to 10 minutes
VIDEO FORMAT
Special rules
- Each program must be recorded in one continuous video: no video interruption between the different works (except for categories whose rules allow it: World Music, Jazz, etc.).
- No audio or video editing is accepted under penalty of disqualification (except sound effects mentioned later on this page).
- The videos of the candidates must imperatively be recorded specifically for the Trophée Mondial 2023 (except for categories whose rules allow it), and in no case be published under any platform whatsoever (Youtube, Facebook, …), before the end of the Competition.
Each video will be checked upon receipt. The CMA Executive reserves the right to refuse any video that does not meet the criteria defined above.
Video resolution
- 720 p (1280 x 720 format 16/9) (+/- the video rendering of a smartphone located 3 meters from the accordionist)
- The camera (or Smartphone) must be in a fixed shot and in Landscape format.
Video format
- .mpg .mp4
- Distance to the camera: about 3 meters
- Full image of Candidate: Head / Foot / bellows open
- Neutral video background if possible
- Possibility of recording in professional studio
Audio
- volume: between -18 and 0 Db (+/- the audio rendering of a smartphone located 3 meters from the accordionist)
Sound effects
- Prefer a light natural reverb or a light digital reverb when recording in the studio.
- Note that too much sound reverb will adversely affect the quality of the performance, as well as the judgment of the international jury.
Youtube link
Each video must be uploaded to Youtube by the candidate themselves respecting the following criteria:
- Youtube Link Name
- Category
- Round (if more than 1 in your category)
- Given Name + Name
- Country
- Please, add the address of the official website of the CMA after your program: www.cma-accordions.com
- Description
- Exact Title of the compositions performed in order
- Composer
- Timing of each composition
- Upload Thumbnails
- Use the Poster created with your name and picture by the General Secretary Anna Bodell. In the event / case that the Thumbnails is too large, take a screenshot of the thumbnails which will be smaller.
- Audience
- Select “No, It’s not made for kids”
- Video Elements
- Skip this page
- Visibility
- Choose imperativement “UNLISTED”
As a demo, you can have a look at the video How to upload your Video to youtube
In case you have trouble uploading your video to Youtube, please contact your national delegate
After the competition ends, you can change the Youtube link settings (from Unlisted to Public) and publish the video wherever you want
Each video will be checked upon receipt. The CMA Executive reserves the right to refuse any video that does not meet the criteria defined above
ENTRY FORM INTERNATIONAL OPEN TROPHY
Registration for the International Orchestra Festival from August 1st to September 15st 2023.
Videos to be submitted by 1st of October 2023.
Please read carefully the following before continue
In this registration form, you will have to enter your personal information, the category you wish to register and your program.
In addition, you will have to enter the payment reference of your paypal payment to paypal.account@cma-accordions.com
This information will help the CMA secretary to ensure the payment is received. Thank you.
Follow these instructions:
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- Open a Paypal page
- Prepare a payment to paypal.account@cma-accordions.com
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- Return to this page (Entry form)DO NOT CLOSE or REFRESH it until all is completed
- Enter your personal information & picture
- Select your category you wish to enter => the registration fee are displayed
- Enter your program
- Click on Get Code button (see below) => a candidate code is generated. Click only once, otherwise you will have an error message. That is why it is important to do the payment in parallel.
- Copy the Candidate code
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- Go back to the Paypal page
- Set the payment amount (=registration fees)
- Paste the Candidate code in the Paypal message
- Validate the payment
- Copy the Paypal transaction reference code
- Come back to this page (Entry form)
- Paste the ‘Paypal transaction reference’ in the field Paypal payment reference at the bottom of this page
- Click on Register (see below) => a green message is displayed and an email will be sent to you
Entry form of Candidate
For a quicker registration,
reload personnal information with candidate code
of previous year (if any):
| Candidate code of previous year: |
| Name : | First Name : | ||
| Date of birth : | Nationality: | Nationality 1Nationality 2 | |
| Address | Telephone : | ||
| Email : | |||
| City: | Confirm Email : | ||
| Zip code: | Facebook: | ||
| Country : |
Upload your picture |
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Select the category to register to
Delegate that valid the selection |
Teacher |
Get your candidate code |
Go to www.paypal.com and use the payment address:
paypal.account@cma-accordions.com
Please copy/paste the candidate code (created just above by clicking on ‘Get code’) on the paypal form!
Paypal payment reference
Please copy/paste the paypal reference in following