In my competition blog section, I decided to post competitions information that might be of interest for those who are in middle - high school age. That said, here's one that I found that might fit into my son's age category for the next year. (He will be in the 7th grade next school year.) Blount-Slawson Young Artists Competition. This competition is a two-day event and this time, it will be held on Saturday, January 31-Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Huntingdon College, Montgomery, Alabama. This competition is open to musicians in the seventh through the twelfth grades residing in and attending school in the United States. Students of strings, winds, brass, percussion and piano are eligible to enter in one category only. Previous first place winners are not eligible to compete. The winner must be available for rehearsals and publicity as required.
Acceptable literature for the competition includes any one movement from any work in the standard concerto repertoire. Works associated with the student repertoire may be selected if they are original works. Transcriptions or arrangements are not acceptable unless transcribed by the original composer. Memorization is preferred but not required. All works must have orchestral parts available. Special permission is needed for complete concertos in a single movement. Please call the Symphony office (334-240-4004) to request permission.
Saturday, January 31 is the preliminary round. They will divide the musicians into three groups and choose the finalists from each group for the final round the following day which is open to public.
The First Prize winner will perform with the Montgomery Symphony at the Davis Theater on April 27, 2009 and receive $10,000 consisting of a Cash Award of $2,500 and an Educational Award of $7,500; An appearance on the nationally broadcasted From The Top Radio Show hosted by Christopher O’Riley.
If you or your child is interested in entering, here's their application form. Application deadline is Decermber 15, 2008 (It has to be postmarked by this date). If you have a question, the contact person is Helen Steineker and you can email her at mailto:msymphony@bellsouth.net?subject=Blount
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Blount-Slawson Young Artists Competition
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This is a very tough competition, because it is open to all instruments. The radio show FROM THE TOP is there, and you can also use your audition to apply to Tanglewood. The Montgomery Symphony gives up to two $6000 scholarships to AL residents who get into Tanglewood through the Blount-Slawson contest.
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