2009-2010
Pittsburgh
Civic Orchestra Solo Competition
Co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra and the
Pennsylvania Music
Teachers Association-Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
The Competition
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1. |
The competition is designed to offer an opportunity to outstanding young musicians to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra. |
| 2. | Each contestant will submit an application signed by teacher and parent or guardian. |
| 3. | Applicants will be notified of the audition schedule after Sep. 19, 2009. |
| 4. | Applicants perform for a panel of judges. |
| 5. | Up to three winners will be selected and invited to perform with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra on Saturday January 30, 2010. |
| 6. |
The decision of the judges is final. |
Schedule
Application
Deadline
Saturday, September 19, 2009
(postmark)
Competition
Audition
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Winners' concert with the PCO Saturday,
January 30, 2010
Repertoire
Applicants should perform from memory either
| 1. | the first movement of any standard concerto, |
| 2. | both the second and third movements of any standard concerto, OR |
| 3. | a standard piece from solo literature that can be performed with orchestral accompaniment. |
| 4. | Vocalists are required to perform from memory two contrasting songs or arias from different stylistic periods. |
ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN ACCOMPANISTS.
Application
| 1. | Completed application form signed by parent and teacher. |
| 2. | $35 non-refundable application fee payable to PCO-PMTA Solo Competition. |
Prizes
| 1. | Up to three winners will be chosen to perform with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra on Saturday, January 30, 2010... |
| 2. | Each winner will be awarded $250.00 by the Joseph Esposito Memorial Fund. |
Eligibility
Pianists or instrumentalists up through their senior year in high school and vocalists through age 21 are eligible. Applicants must live within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Prior winners are not eligible to compete.
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