Deadline: 4 October 2024
Nominations are now open for Frank Maher Classical Music Awards to promote musical life, assist cultural exchange and promote young and talented musicians.
The Frank Maher Classical Music Awards is sponsored by the Top Security Group to honour the late teacher at Castleknock College from 1959-1998.
Funding Information
- A Bursary of €5,000 (Five Thousand Euro) awarded to the Winner.
- A Bursary of €300 (Three Hundred Euros) awarded to each of the other Finalists.
Venue
- Royal College of Physicians, 6 Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 E434.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Competition is open to sixth year students attending any Post Primary School nationwide. From the applications received an independent Board of Adjudicators decide and select the Finalists to attend.
Rules
- The competition is open to 6th year students for Strings, Woodwind & Brass, and Piano only.
- A classical programme only may be entered for consideration to the competition.
- Own compositions not acceptable.
- The competition is open to all Post Primary Schools in Ireland.
- Applicants are required to complete the Application Form, which must be returned on or before Friday 4 Th October 2024 to Connie Greven-Fruehmann, Top Security Limited, Westgate House, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24, D24NV63.
- Applications must be accompanied by a Recording (USB stick) of one piece for consideration and must not exceed 10 minutes’ duration in total. Professional studio recordings are not acceptable. Applicants must ensure that USB stick is tested and replayed before sending.
- Four passport sized photographs to be signed and attached to the completed application form.
- The Adjudicators in their absolute discretion shall select from the entries submitted applicants to participate in the competition.
- Competitors will be informed by Top Security as to their selection or otherwise.
- Finalists must supply their own accompanist.
- Each applicant agrees to abide by the rules of the competition and to accept the decision of the Adjudicators.
- Formal performance dress code is required.
- On the competition night each competitor will perform two contrasting pieces not to exceed 10 minutes’ duration in total and provide for the Adjudicators 3 copies of each performance piece.
For more information, visit Top Security Group.
