All candidates are required to pay in USD $. The application fee is non-refundable and is accepted by credit card only through the Foundation’s application platform.

Thanks to the generosity of donors of the foundation, application fees will be waived for the candidates from the following countries:

• Ukraine
• Israel
• Palestine
• Ugando
• Congo

To obtain this exemption, please send proof of eligibility (i.e., a scan of your passport, a letter with proof or residency or citizenship. Email to address: info@rubyholIandfoundation.orq

1. Registration Fee – required and paid with application.    
2. Video audition – please refer to the audition video submission requirements.
3. Candidates who fail to submit their videos before the video submission deadline will be disqualified
4. Repertoire list – 2 contrasting pieces ONLY
5. Please choose repertoire that is well prepared and that shows your highest level of technique and musicality
6. High Resolution headshot required. Minimum 300 dpi.  No T-Shirts please!   Remember, should you place in the competition, the photo you submitted will be published on all social media and the foundation website. (Professional photography not required)
7. Total duration of Video Recordings:
• a. Junior: 6 minutes – not to exceed 8 minutes
• b. Youth: 8 minutes – not to exceed 10 minutes
• c. Collegiate: 10 minutes not to exceed 15 minutes
• d. Professional:15 minutes not to exceed 20 minutes
• e. Ensemble: 15 minutes not to exceed 20
8. iPhone videos are accepted as long as the audio and video are clear

(See video submission guides for RHFA Music Competition)

Memorization:  Annual Gala Concert Performances

Concert Performance: Memorization is mandatory (except in the case when one is performing a highly obscure contemporary piece of music – where you can contact us by email to apply for a grant of exemption from memorization)

Ensembles,: Memorization is not compulsory.

Music Scores: Participants are required to submit electronic copies of their scores within 3 days of their application. It is the responsibility for the applicant to submit their scores on time.

 Ruby Holland Music Competition will not remind applicants about the submission of their scores.
Failure to submit scores on time will lead to disqualification.
Please do not mail in any physical scores. Scores should only be submitted in pdf format.

All music scores are to be submitted by email to this email address:  
info@rubyhollandfoundation.org
In the email, please indicate the name of the applicant, name of the repertoire and attach the electronic score document (in pdf format).

One application per instrument.
Candidates are required to make a second application (with payment for each application) should they wish to compete in another instrument or genre category.Candidates who fail to submit their videos before the video submission deadline will be disqualified.  
All application fees submitted are non-refundable.
INSERT VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

I understand that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the audition recording submitted with the application is my own unedited performance. I also understand that applicants are required to follow the competition’s regulations, RHFA reserves the right to terminate applicant from participation in the competition due to violation of RHFA regulations and there will be no refund of fees paid. Applicants are expected to adhere to basic standards of honesty and character. Plagiarism, dishonesty and cheating in RHFA music competitions are prohibited and will result in terminating the applicant’s participation. I understand that registration fee is due at the time registration is submitted. Registration fees are non-refundable.

I release RHFA, and its agents and employees, from all claims, demands, and causes of action because of any injury, illness, or loss which may occur during my participation in the music competition. RHFA is not responsible for safeguard of the instruments or personal objects. By registering for the RHFA music competition, I acknowledge that I grant permission to the RHFA to use any photograph or video containing my likeness. Such images may be used for promotional, news, research or educational purposes. I agree to all statements made above.