Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music (VIFORM)

Article 1.
History of the festival.

The main goal of the festival is to preserve and to multiply Russian musical and cultural traditions around the world as well as to familiarize the international community with the Russian cultural heritage, new talents and popular developments in the Russian music. Through the consolidation of professionals and amateurs along this historically and culturally rich direction, the Festival will lead toward popularization of the Russian music in the world.

The Festival represents a unique opportunity for students, parents, teachers and music fans to hear high quality performances by the musicians of Greater Vancouver area and the guests and to enjoy live Russian musical culture.  They can become a part of this great holiday while anywhere on earth using the Internet.  One of the fundamental positions of the festival organizers is to give the opportunity to anybody interested in the Russian music to attend the Festival and to participate in it.

Article 2.
Festival Goals.

Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music is a legal entity registered as a non-profit organization according to the laws of  British Columbia, Canada.  It carries out its activities according to Canadian legislation.

The complete name of the festival is VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN MUSIC.  The abbreviated name is VIFORM. Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music is an international festival of Russian music, which is held once a year

 

  • Music Competition held in Vancouver.  It offers competitive and non-competitive participation, which is aimed at improving the musicianship of both amateurs and professionals.  The main requirement of the festival is that the participant has to perform either music of a Russian composer or any Russian folk music.

  • Gala Concert is the peak event of the Festival, unifying the Music Contest and other creative projects of the non-profit organization Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music. Winners of the Music Contest, as well as special guests are invited to perform at the Gala Concert.

The Festival carries out its activities in accordance with the International Treaties with the purpose of expanding and developing its other creative projects.

The Festival implements various creative means to expand the spectrum of its activities and to realize its goals and tasks. 


     

    Article 3.
    VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN MUSIC.
    Music Contest

    The Music Contest is held in Vancouver once a year.  Participation is not limited to the age or country of origin.

    The definition, Music Contest, is used only in this article.  In all other documents and printed materials, advertising or awards, the main title, VANCOUVER  INTERNATIONAL  FESTIVAL  OF  RUSSIAN  MUSIC, will be used.

    The participants are granted the right to participate in the contest after the Organizational Committee has received the application.  The applications should be submitted to the Organizational Committee no later than February 1 of the current year.

    To qualify for participation in the Music Contest, the applicant must present a piece by a Russian composer for any music instrument in either solo or ensemble performance.

    The International Contest in Vancouver offers participation in the following categories:

    Piano (solo, duets, concerto, ensemble)

    Strings – violin, cello, viola, guitar (solo, duets, concerto, ensemble)

    Wind instruments – saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, etc. (solo, duets, concerto, ensemble)

    Voice - (solo, duets, concerto, ensemble, choir)

    Accordion, button accordion, Russian folk instruments (solo, duets, concerto, ensemble)

    Concert group – 3 pieces by various composers, only one of them has to be by a Russian composer

    Concerto for any instrument, solo with the orchestra or ensemble

    Chamber Music Category

    Music Contest held in Vancouver within the framework of the Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music is conducted in two categories:

    -           competitive performance

    -           non-competitive performance

    The following requirements apply to participation in competitive category:

    • the music piece has to correspond to a certain grade level, from beginner to 1, 2, 3 etc. up to the concert level;
    • the performance is evaluated be adjudicators with written comments;
    • the performance is evaluated using the 100 point system.  The winning place is determined by the mark received:
    • The following marking structure is used to grade performances:

      1st place          90 & over
      2nd place         85 – 89
      3rd place          80 – 84

    • The 1st place winner is awarded a special trophy, a diploma, a monetary award and is conferred the title of “Festival Laureate”.
    • The 2nd and 3rd place winners are awarded a Diploma and special prizes.

      Non-competitive performance:

      • the presented music piece is not classified according to the level of difficulty
      • the presented music piece is evaluated by the adjudicators in writing
      • the presented music piece can be nominated for a special prize – “The most original performance”, “The most masterly performance”, “Prize to a young performer”, “Prize to a mature performer”, “The best voice (piano, violin, ensemble, etc.) performance”.
      • The winners of special prizes are awarded a Diploma and a trophy.
      • All participants receive a certificate of participation.

        Monetary and other prizes are established based on the prize fund of the festival, sponsor contributions and other contributions to the Festival budget and therefore are determined by the Festival regulations.

        The laureates of the Festival, as well as recipients of special prizes are granted the honour of performing at the Gala Concert.

        When a participant presents 2 or more music pieces, the winning place will be determined by the piece that received the highest mark.

        Article 4.
        Festival participants.

        1. To register for the Festival, the participant has to:

        • mail the application to the Festival mailing address (the deadline and the terms are determined by the Festival Regulations),
        • pay the registration and other fees as specified by the Festival Regulations,
        • comply with all requirements of the current article of the Festival Regulations.

        2. Vancouver Music Contest Participants have to comply with the following rules:

        • Comply with the rules set forth by the Festival Jury pertaining to the discipline, contest regulations, registration documentation.
        • Treat other Contest participants with respect.
        • Take personal responsibility for the preparation of the music instrument for the performance and its security during the Contest.
        • Arrive at the appointed time.
        • Provide originals of the music.
        • Perform all music pieces from memory.

        Article 5.
        Gala Concert.

        Gala Concert is the peak event of the Festival, unifying the Music Contest and other creative projects of the non-profit organization Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music.

        Winners of the Music Contest, as well as special guests are invited to perform at the Gala Concert.

        Article 6.
        Organizational Committee and Jury of the Festival.

        The Organizational Committee of the Festival annually approves the regulations of each Festival and directs the Festival events.  The Organizational Committee can appoint a person responsible for directing certain events, which is specified in the regulations for this particular event.

        Members of the Organizational Committee are:

        Irina Jilina – author and organizer of the Festival, Vancouver, Canada;

        Jane Jilina – Director of the Festival, Vancouver, Canada;

        Michail Makarov - Director of the Festival, Vancouver, Canada;

        Olga Rodionova – Director of the Festival, Vancouver, Canada.


        The Festival Jury carries out adjudication and distribution of the places among the participants. The Jury follows the provisions set forth in the current article and Festival regulations.  The Festival Organizational Committee appoints the Jury for each Music Contest separately. The list of Jury is available to the public.

        Article 7.
        Public Council of the Festival.

        The Public Council determines the music policy of the Festival. It provides Organizational Committee with recommendations on general questions related to the ideology and directions of the Festival development.

        Members of the Public Council:

        Aleksandr Bardin – Honorable Consul of Russian Federation in Vancouver, Canada.

        Boris Konovalov – pianist, Chairman of Canadian Music Center (CMC), Edmonton, Canada;

        Eugene Skovorodnikov – pianist, professor of UBC (Vancouver, Canada)

        Article 8.
        Other provisions.
        • The Current provision is effective from the moment the new festival name Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music is registered.
        • The Current provision is the main legal document of the Festival.  It is available for the public on the official web site of the Festival, www.viform.org.
        • The current provision may be changed or supplemented only upon the decision of the Executive Committee of the Public Organization – Vancouver International Festival of Russian music.
        • All Festival participants have to abide by the current Festival provisions.  Ignorance of the Festival terms and conditions does not free the participants from the responsibility.  Upon completing the Festival application form, the applicant accepts  all the rules specified in the current provision as well as all the Festival Regulations.
        • The non-profit organization Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music is the sole proprietor of all materials (including current provision, titles and symbols used herein) elaborated and created during the preparation and implementation of the Festival.
        • The non-profit organization Vancouver International Festival of Russian Music is the highest authority that resolves all arguments pertaining to the Contest, adjudication, award nominations and other Festival issues.
        • All other questions pertaining to the Festival that are not mentioned in the current provisions are resolved in the regular course of work of the Organizational Committee of the Festival.