De Muziek Wedstrijd (The Music Competition) is accepting online video entries for musically minded children between the ages of 4-12 through until 8 January 2017.
By recording a video of up to 4 minutes on a special app, entrants will receive free entry to the final held at the Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam on 11 February 2017. Participants have the chance to win prizes as well as further musical coaching and stage performances.
Individuals, duos, trios and even whole class entries are currently on the website, which has been accepting entries since October, showcasing the musical talent in the Netherlands. Davy, an eight year old playing the harp, has had the most views so far at 1549.
Videos are viewed by a pre-selection jury of musicians who select the final 25. These are judged by a panel of five musicians.
The Prinses Christina Concours has been organising competitions for young musicians for more than forty years. Each year around 500 participants take part in the Princess Christina Concours for classical music. There are also editions of the competition for young composers and jazz musicians.
The Prinses Christina Concours travels throughout the Netherlands with the Classic Express. On board this mobile concert hall contest winners give concerts for primary school pupils. Almost 100.000 primary school pupils have been able to enjoy a classical concert in the Classic Express. The Prinses Christina Concours has also managed to reach thousands more children throughout the country with its ‘Kies je instrument’ (Choose your instrument), a free magazine aimed at eight-year-olds, the website www.kiesjeinstrument.nl and online music lessons at www.benniebriljant.nl.
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