Hi all,
This is for our most advanced players who work with a private teacher.
I thought you might be interested in this info about the Oregon Symphony's prestigious competition... if you have a piece ready, please consider auditioning! ~Ms. S
Here's the link to read this online, and to download the application form:
http://www.orsymphony.org/salem/edu/wiscarson.aspx
Vernon L. WiscarsonYoung Musicians’ Competition
2009 Wiscarson Competition
Competition Date:
Saturday, April 4, 2009Competition Location:
Western Oregon University
Smith Hall
Monmouth, OR
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 6, 2009Competition Time:
Begins at 10:00 a.m.
Length depends on number of entrants selected
OSAS sponsors a prestigious instrumental music competition for talented youth in the mid-Willamette Valley. The Vernon L. Wiscarson Young Musicians’ Competition encourages serious young musicians to hone their performance skills by participating in a juried competition. The awards, currently the largest cash prizes for students in Oregon, are funded through an endowment made possible by the family of Vernon L. Wiscarson, a longtime music educator and musician in Salem.
The competition, established in 1980, is held on the campus of Western Oregon University in late winter each year and is free to the public. Adjudicators come from the Oregon Symphony and universities in the area. First place winners receive a cash prize of $500 and may be invited to join the Oregon Symphony solo performances during Salem and Portland Youth Concerts. Second and third place winners receive $300 and $200, respectively. There are also two, $100 Honorable Mentions that may be given at the Adjudicator’s discretion. OSAS encourages talented young musicians to submit an application for the competition.
Rules for the Wiscarson Young Musicians’ Competition
-The competition is open to all ages up to, and including, a senior in high school. A student entering college early (i.e., prior to 18 years of age) is not eligible.
-Students must reside in one of these counties: Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, or Benton.
-Only soloists are eligible for the competition (no duets, etc.).
-A competitor is allowed to compete on only one instrument.
-The competitor must perform any one movement from a standard concerto or other work for solo instrument (including piano) and orchestra. The piece must be memorized. Each soloist needs to provide his/her accompanist. Music scores also need to be provided for each adjudicator to use on the day of the competition.
-There is a ten-minute maximum on the piece to be performed in competition, with nine minutes being the preferred time.
-Applications and audition tapes must be submitted by the deadline noted on the application. The competition reserves the right to limit the number of entrants if, at some point, there are too many to be judged in one day.
-The winner will be offered a coaching session with a member of the Oregon Symphony. There is no guarantee the winner will play with the Oregon Symphony.
-There will be no tie for First Place. Adjudicators will use discretion about other places.
F-irst place winners must wait one year to re-enter the competition if that winner was able to perform with the Oregon Symphony.
