The competition is held in different categories for percussion solo or percussion accompanied by the piano or audio recording. The participants of the competition will be divided into categories according to the year of birth, namely:
Junior Category – two pieces or more, up to 4 minutes
1st Category – three pieces or more, up to 6 minutes
2nd Category – three pieces or more, up to 9 minutes *
3rd Category – three pieces or more, up to 12 minutes
* Pieces for xylophone, marimba or vibraphone are to be performed by heart.
Competitors and mentors are advised to choose a technically and character-diverse repertoire, with which each participant in the competition presents himself as comprehensively as possible.
Competitors can perform pieces for percussion solo, pieces for percussion with piano accompaniment and pieces for percussion with audio tape on all instruments. It is also permitted to perform arrangements of compositions originally written for other instruments or instrumental bands. YAMAHA G3 concert piano and sound system (USB) are available in the hall.
NEW FOR 2025! Competition participants have the option to hire the official accompanist of the competition. The accompanist is available for participants on all instruments and in all categories. The fee includes a pre-competition rehearsal, a soundcheck in the hall, and the competition performance.
For additional information and to reserve the accompanist, please contact us at bolero.competiton@gmail.com.