AM Online International Music Competition 2023 - Strings, Piano and More

For Applicants Residing in Canada and Other Countries Excluding Korea

Thank you to all participants

Congratulations to the winners of the final round of AmbroseMatilda’s third annual music competition event by Ambrose Matilda Music Connection:

Grand Prize:

YOU DA YOON

(Violin - Adult)

CELLO

1st Prize:

JUNG A KIM (Elem 4-6)

WON MIN (Mid)

OLIVIA CHO (Adult)

2nd Prize:

YOO CHAEWON (Elem 4-6)

CHARLES LIM (Mid)

3rd Prize:

LANXIN XU (Elem 4-6)

CHO HANBEOM (High)

4th Prize:

HAILEY KIM (High)

CHA SOOWHAN (High)

WOODWIND INSTRUMENT

(FLUTE, CLARINET)

1st Prize:

AERI SEONG (Mid)

GYUBIN LEE (High)

2nd Prize:

SEBASTIAN RENDON (High)

3rd Prize:

TAEOH SEONG (Mid)

CHOI YU VIN (Mid)

JO SU BIN (Mid)

LEONARDO JUNG (High)

LEE HANBI (High)

NICOLE LEE (High)

PIANO

1st Prize:

YUN JUNG WON (Elem 1-3)

NAM YESEO (Mid)

CHO YUMIN (High)

2nd Prize:

MA CHAEEUN (Mid)

TAEWOO KIM (High)

3rd Prize:

IRENE LIM (Mid)

LEVON LIANG (Mid)

CHARLES (High)

VIOLA

1st Prize:

JIYOOL PARK (Mid)

JO YOONSEO (Adult)

HONG EUNJOO (Adult)

2nd Prize:

SOWON KIM (Mid)

PIANO DUO

1st Prize:

CHARLES YEUNG + LEVON LIANG

VOCAL MUSIC

1st Prize:

NA HANYU (Adult)

2nd Prize:

CLAIRE JUN (High)

3rd Prize:

JIWON KIM (Mid)

VIOLIN

2nd Prize:

LE SEO JUN (Elem 1-3)

ENOCH CHEN (Elem 4-6)

KIM DA VI (Mid)

3rd Prize:

JUNWOO NICHOLAS PARK (Elem 1-3)

SO BO GWANG (High)

HARP

2nd Prize:

ANGELYN KIM (Elem 1-3)

EMMA-JAEYEONG CHO (High)

Participants from South Korea can go to ambrosematilda.co.kr to see results.

01. Eligibility

***Those who are enrolled in a general education institute (elementary, middle, high school, college/university) or a special needs school

Participants by Age Categories:

  • Elementary School A Grades 1-3

  • Elementary School B Grades 4-6

  • Middle School

  • High School

  • College and Adults (up to 32 years of age)

Repertoire:

***Participants may NOT perform the same piece for the preliminary and final round.

  • Elementary School: Any work between 3 to 10 minutes for both the preliminary and final round

  • Middle School, High School, College and Adults: Any work between 3 to 15 minutes for both the preliminary and final round

  • Vocal Contestants: Any work between 3 to 15 minutes for the preliminary round. Those who pass the preliminary round are required to prepare Caccini’s Ave Maria for the final round.

    ***Note: In the case of sonatas, a performer must play the 1st movement or both the 1st and 2nd movements without repetition from memory.

Instruments (Solo/Duo and other ensembles):

  • Violin

  • Viola

  • Cello

  • Contrabass

  • Piano

  • Harp

  • Flute

  • Clarinet

  • Vocal Music

02. Application fee and Process

Payment Method: Online payment e-transfer to ammusicconnection@gmail.com

***To ensure applications are successfully submitted and accepted, please make sure that the name when sending the application fee matches that of the applicant. If you are unable to do so, please send an email to ammusicconnection@gmail.com.

All application fees are non-refundable.

All winners are eligible to attend Ambrose Matilda’s Annual Charity Performances.

Application Fee (non-refundable):

  • Solo Instrument:

    • Canada: $75 CAD

    • Other Countries: $150 CAD

  • Duo/Ensembles:

    • Canada: $60 CAD/Person

    • Other Countries: $100 CAD/Person

  • Individuals attending a special needs school (with supporting documents sent to ammusicconnection@gmail.com):

    • Canada: $60 CAD

    • Other Countries: $100 CAD

03. Awards

Note: Since the results will be based on absolute evaluation, there may be cases where there is no winner. There may be changes in the competition dates and/or location due to unforeseeable events such as COVID related complications.

Tickets to the winner’s concert will only be provided to the winner. The winner is allowed to book tickets for up to three people (first come first serve). This can include a piano accompanist, teacher, family member etc. It is the winner’s responsibility to purchase these extra tickets.

First Prize (1): Canadian Senate Award

  • AMMC Scholarship Award of $2500

  • Performance at the Gala Concert

  • Complimentary performance ticket (worth $200)

  • One round trip flight ticket

Ambrose Special Award (1):

  • Set by the AMMC Board of Directors according to the will of the founder and CEO of Ambrose Holdings, Wonchul Choi

  • AMMC Scholarship Award of $1000

  • Performance at the Gala Concert

  • Complimentary performance ticket (worth $200)

AMMC Best Teacher Awards:

  • We highly value and respect the guidance and teachings that have led to the achievements of those who take part in the AMMC international competition. This award is presented to a teacher who strives for the bright future of a student who has chosen the path of a musician.

Awards by Age Category (1 winner per category):

Gold Prize:

  • The Consul General Certificate

  • Invited to perform at the Gala Concert

  • Complimentary performance ticket upon attendance (worth $200)

Silver Prize:

  • The Honorary Consul Byong G.Suh of the Republic of Bulgaria Certificate

  • Invited to perform at the Gala Concert

  • Complimentary performance ticket upon attendance (worth $200)

Bronze Prize:

  • The Vancouver Chopin Society President Award

  • Invited to perform at the Gala Concert

  • Complimentary performance ticket upon attendance (worth $200)

AMMC Participation Special Award:

  • Presented to participants who receive an overall score of 80 and above on their performance.

04. Registration

Guideline for preliminary round video submissions.

Participants may register for the first round by submitting an application along with the application fee through e-transfer.

Your video recording must be a YouTube link that is public or unlisted.

  • Video recordings must clearly show your face and most of your body.

  • Video recordings that are accompanied by a pianist must include and show your pianist as well.

  • Orchestral accompanied recordings are acceptable.

  • An unedited video of the performance as a YouTube PUBLIC link. Please ensure that the link is openable, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification. Videos edited in any way will not be accepted.

  • Recordings with build-in mics on smartphones is acceptable, as long as it is clearly audible. You are more than welcome to use additional equipment as well.

  • If you are submitting an old recording, it MUST be no more than six months old.

Final Round Application Form.

Payment Option: Please kindly e-transfer application fees to ammusicconnection@gmail.com

Name: Music Competition First Name Last Name (i.e “Music Competition Jane Doe”)

Auto-deposit is set up, please avoid security questions as they are not needed, thank you.

By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to comply with the rules of Ambrose Matilda Music Competition 2023. If declared a winner, you are agreeing to appear in the winner’s concert and future events for Ambrose Matilda Music Society.