All students enrolled at the hmt are eligible to participate, regardless of their nationality and length of study. The prerequisite for participation is the consent of the main subject teacher. First prize winners of the hmt - Music Prize cannot participate in the competition a second time in the same formation.

After 20.06.2024, changes to the specified programme are no longer permitted.

All participants are obliged to allow audio and video recordings free of charge during all phases of the competition. Copies of these recordings can be made at the request and expense of the participants. Own audio and film recordings are prohibited.

All participants eliminated after the 1st selection test will receive a participation diploma. Finalists who do not win any prizes will be awarded an honorary diploma.

Eliminated participants will be given the opportunity for a counselling interview with members of the jury on request.

The prizewinners undertake to accept their prizes in person and to take part in the prizewinners' concert on 13 July 2024 in the chamber music hall of the hmt free of charge. In addition, further prizewinners' concerts will take place on 16 July in Graal-Müritz, 17 July in Ribnitz-Damgarten, 31 August in the Feldsteinkirche Recknitz and on 22 September in Landow for a fee (1st prizewinners obligatory and, if applicable, further prizewinners after selection by the event organisations).

All auditions are open to the public.

Jury:

The jury usually consists of university lecturers from the hmt. External jurors may also be appointed.
The jury works in accordance with the competition regulations and the jury rules. The jury regulations can be viewed in the Rector's Office.
Jury secretariat: Prof. Ulrike Bals

Prizes:

Three prizes can be awarded, as well as honorary diplomas and diplomas.

In addition, the jury will decide on the awarding of a special prize for the best interpretation of the work from the field of New Music (after 1970).

Registration / Admission:
The following documents must be submitted:

completed application form with the list of the chosen competition programme

• Copy of student ID (preferably by e-mail)
• CV (in tabular form as well as a short biography for the programme) in German (preferably by e-mail)
• An application photo for each participant or an ensemble photo (preferably by e-mail)
• Declaration of consent from the main subject teachers and, if applicable, the ensemble teachers
• Copy of the score of the contemporary work in a transparent cover to be filed away

Completeness of the documents and timely registration are prerequisites for admission to the competition.

No registration fee will be charged.

The competition secretariat will confirm admission to the competition by 1 June 2024 and, if necessary, send further information on the competition procedure.

Subject to changes!

Programme for the chamber music category:

1st round (selection test)

a. Performance of at least two works of different styles, these can also be parts of works or individual movements

Playing time: 20 - 25 minutes

2nd round (final)

a. Performance of at least two works of different styles, one of which must be played in its entirety.

b. Performance of one or more works composed after 1970 (at least 10 minutes)

Playing time: 40 - 45 minutes

In the 2nd round, no repetitions of the works performed in the 1st round are possible!

Lied-duo

1st round (selection test)

a. Performance of songs from at least three different styles, these can also be songs from cycles.

Playing time: 20 - 25 minutes

2nd round (final)

a) Performance of a shorter cycle or a coherent part from a larger cycle (at least 15 minutes)
b) Performance of one or more songs composed after 1970 (at least 10 minutes)
c) Performance of various songs (at least 10 minutes)

Playing time: 40 - 45 minutes

In the 2nd round, no repetitions of the works performed in the 1st round are possible!

All students and learners enrolled at the hmt are eligible to participate, regardless of their nationality and length of study or training. The prerequisite for participation is the consent of the main subject teachers. First prize winners of the interdisciplinary hmt project prize can only take part in the competition a second time in a completely new formation consisting of other students.

Projects can be submitted by an individual student as the author, but it is recommended that a student team, which should not exceed six participants, develops and submits the project.

The project idea and its realisation must be based on the participation of at least two of the four university institutes and must originate from an exclusively student initiative. This applies to the idea itself as well as the rehearsals for the competition presentation.
Participation in only one project per competition year is possible.

The duration of a project must be a minimum of 40 minutes and a maximum of 50 minutes.

Each project is submitted by means of a detailed, written and/or multimedia exposé and thus bindingly registered for the competition. The exposé must indicate the content as well as the exact process, the duration, the technical requirements and the names of the participants as well as their exact function within the project. All students involved in a project must sign the synopsis, stating their institute affiliation.

They are thus obligated to actively participate in the competition presentation and, if applicable, the prize-winning presentation of the project they have submitted.

The production of the stage (props, images, etc.) is to be undertaken by the participants and is considered part of the project. Technical equipment and systems (lighting, sound etc.) are to be operated by the participants with the assistance of the technical staff or the sound studio manager.

On 2 and 3 April, the stage will be available for rehearsals, technical meetings and specifications. On these days, each project will be given limited rehearsal and set-up time. For initial technical arrangements and questions, participants can contact Mr Dudszus or Mr Evert in advance.

On the day of the competition presentation, each project will have the opportunity for a final rehearsal or a run-through rehearsal.

All participants are obliged to allow audio and video recordings free of charge during all phases of the competition. Copies of these recordings can be made at the request and expense of the participants.

Own audio and film recordings are prohibited.

All presentations are public.

Jury
As a rule, the jury consists of university lecturers from hmt. External jurors may also be appointed.
The jury works in accordance with the competition regulations.

Prizes
Three prizes, special prizes, certificates and diplomas of honour can be awarded.
Prizes may be split or not awarded.

Special prize for the best project idea
The jury will also decide whether to award a special prize for an outstanding project idea.

Registration / Admission
The following documents must be submitted:

• One completed application form per project
• Project synopsis, which must include the following points:                                    

1. Content
2. exact procedure
3. Duration, technical requirements
4. List of literature or music used
5. Names of those involved and their exact function within the project
6. Signature of all students involved in a project, stating their institute affiliation

• Brief synopsis (for the programme)
• Curriculum vitae of all participants (in tabular form) in German
• An application photo of all participants
• student ID cards
• Declaration of consent from the main subject teacher

Completeness of the documents and timely registration are prerequisites for admission to the competition.
No registration fee will be charged.
The competition secretariat will confirm admission to the competition by 1 March 2024 and may send further information on the competition procedure.

Subject to change without notice!

General conditions of participation

• at least one hmt student
• Genre: Rock/Pop/Jazz
• own songs and cover songs possible
• Performance time: 25-30 min (incl. dismantling)
• No participation fee!
• A music video/demo must be submitted with the application.

Voting by the audience

• The audience decides the winner at the end of the show via QR code.

The organiser shall provide:

• the sound and lighting system and all necessary technicians
• Drums, keyboard/piano, amplifiers and speakers for bass and guitar, microphones and monitors

What you need to bring:

• your personal instruments including cables (guitars, basses and so on)

A sound check is possible in the morning on 10 June. Participants will be informed of the exact times by e-mail or telephone.

Organizer: StuRa

Project management: Fiona Bastian
fiona.bastian@hmt-rostock.de
fon +49 (0)381 5108-242
fax +49 (0)381-5108-101