PCGS NATIONAL COMPETITION 2022
The 2022 Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Competition Junior Prize Winners are,
1st Prize, Jiasheng Shi
2nd Prize, Vivian Wang
3rd Prize, Owen Wang
Congratulations to all of the competitors for their fine work this year!! The jury was impressed with the fine level of playing from this years Junior Division participants. The society also wishes to thank the Jurors for their time and effort as well.
The Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition is part of the Annual Philadelphia Classical Guitar Festival and will take place online via Audio and Video recordings.
There are two separate divisions:
1. (Not available in 2022) The Adult Division is a national competition open to advanced classical guitarists up to 30 years of age by April 1st (the year of the competition) and residing in the United States.
2. The Junior Division is a competition open to students age 18 and under residing in the United States. This competition will be held entirely online for 2022.
Applications and recordings are due no later than:
February 25, 2022 [11:59 pm EST]
There are three rounds:
> The Preliminary round – The jury will review unmarked/anonymous AUDIO RECORDINGS and select up to 12 advancing competitors from each division. Entrants will be notified if they have advanced to the semifinal round no later than March 15, 2022 and invited to submit their video recordings of their repertoire.
> The Semifinal round – The jury will review the submitted VIDEO RECORDINGS on Saturday, March 28, 2022.
> The Final round will feature the same VIDEO RECORDINGS, to be broadcast live online during the 2022 Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Festival.
Winners will be announced later the same day
at the end of the 2022 PCGS festival.
GUIDELINES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
- Recording submission: Unlissted YouTube video submission only. Please send vido links to: competition@phillyguitar.com
- The Guitar Society reserves the right to cancel any competition division and return student entries and fees if insufficient entries are received.
- Entries must be received no later than 11:59pm(EST) on February 25, 2022. Entries received after 11:59pm EST will not be accepted.
- The same repertoire must be performed in the Preliminary, Semifinal, and Final Rounds.
- Editing of recorded entries is not permitted and will be sufficient reason for disqualification.
- Prior first prize winners may not participate in the same division.
Questions can be directed to competition@phillyguitar.com
| Adult Division (No Adult Division in 2022) | Junior Division | |
| Eligibility | A national competition open to advanced classical guitarists residing in the USA | A national competition for students age 18 and under |
| Prizes | All finalists will receive prize packages from festival sponsors and: 1st prize – $1500, *Peter Segal prize & a recital at the 2021 Festival 2nd – $750 3rd – $500 | All finalists will receive prize packages from festival sponsors and: 1st Prize – $200 2nd – $100 3rd – $50 |
| Application Fee | $75 – Includes admission to all Sunday Guitar Festival events and a one year PCGS membership | $40 – Includes admission to all Sunday Guitar Festival events and a one year PCGS membership |
| Preliminary round due February 15, 2020 (11:59pm EST) | Free-choice At least two contrasting selections (up to 15 minutes) | Free-choice At least two contrasting selections(up to 10 minutes) |
| Semifinals Saturday, March 28, 2020 | Same pieces as Preliminary Round | Same pieces as Preliminary Round |
| Final Round Sunday, March 29, 2020 | Same pieces as Preliminary Round | Same pieces as Preliminary Round |
Guidelines for all participants
» The Guitar Society reserves the right to cancel any competition division and return student entries and fees if insufficient entries are received. Entries must be received no later than 11:59pm (EST) on February 25, 2022. Entries received after 11:59pm EST will not be accepted.
» Prior first prize winners may not participate in the same division.
» Editing or digital manipulation of recorded entries is not permitted and will be sufficient reason for disqualification.
PRELIMINARY ROUND RECORDING SUBMISSION
Unedited recordings must be submitted via Unlisted YouTube link only. No paper or physical applications or recordings will be accepted.
*Peter Segal was a prominent musician in Philadelphia and was a founding member and leader of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society in 1967. Along with performing in solo and chamber music programs throughout the region, he performed with a variety of ensembles including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Concerto Soloists, Opera Company of Philadelphia and Relache and also toured internationally. Peter Segal was also a well regarded teacher and scholar and founded classical guitar programs with several institutions including the Boyer College of Music at Temple University and the Philadelphia Musical Academy. , Opera Company of Philadelphia and Relache and also toured internationally. Peter Segal was also a well regarded teacher and scholar and founded classical guitar programs with several institutions including the Boyer College of Music at Temple University and the Philadelphia Musical Academy.
Philadelphia Classical Guitar Competition Committee: Ross Mann, Jordan Peterson, John Marcel Williams, Kevin J. Cope