Open to Strings, Winds, Brass and Piano
Application Deadline is January 16, 2023
2023 Competition Details:
WHEN:
Saturday, January 21, 2023
WHERE:
Immanuel Lutheran Church Hall
1715 Grant Road, Los Altos
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Competition Prizes:
First Prize $300 and an opportunity to perform with the Nova Vista Symphony
Second Prize $200
Third Prize $100
Competition Eligibility Rules:
- Age requirements: Must be 13 to 19 years of age on the date of the competition to qualify.
- The competition is open to strings, woodwinds, brass and piano. County COVID protocols will be followed.
- Each candidate is to prepare a complete three or more movement concerto from the standard 18th-20th century orchestral repertoire or comparable piece for solo with orchestra. Adjudicators may
request to hear any portion(s) for the audition.
- All music selections are subject to prior approval by the Nova Vista Symphony Music Director.
- Schelomo by Bloch and Brahms’ Concerto for Violin and Cello were performed during the 2022-23 season. All 2023 Young Artist Concerto Competition candidates are advised that these pieces
cannot be chosen.
- Contestants are expected to perform by memory.
- Each applicant must provide his/her own accompanist.
- A maximum of 25 entrants will be accepted, based upon the date and time the application is received by Nova Vista. All entrants will be notified of their application/audition status by
January 18, 2023.
- Each contestant is to pay a non-refundable $25 entrance fee through our PayPal link on the application form.
Audition Round:
- Auditions will be approximately 10-15 minutes long.
- Schedule times will be assigned and contestants will be notified after the application
- deadline.
- Three copies of the composition must be provided, one for each judge.
- Winners will be notified of their status by email within one week of the competition.
- The first-place winner will perform the composition played in the competition with Nova Vista Symphony Orchestra in a regularly scheduled subscription concert.
- The decision of the judges is final.
- Non-compliance with any of the rules may result in disqualification.
Questions? Email youthcompetition@novavista.org