Annual Solo Contest

Concerto Competition 2012

The date for the Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion competition is on Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 12:30 pm to 7:00 pm (or longer if needed).

Competition location and schedule will be announced on February 13, 2012

Click here (Concerto Competition Audition Form) and make your own print out.

Forms must be returned no later than Monday, January 23, 2012. Please staple to your form a $25 audition fee. No form will be accepted without payment.

Important information for YSDP Concerto Competition

• All selections must be memorized.
• You must play complete movements of pieces. Appropriate cuts may be used if piece is too long. Only one movement can be used for the audition.
• Selected winners from Preparatory will perform during the May Concert with their accompanist.
• Selected winners from the Symphony will perform during the May Concert with the orchestra.
• Judges will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd placements in each division. Honorable mentions may also be given. Judges may opt not to give 1st places out if they feel certain criteria and standards have not been met.
• Orchestral accompaniments must be easily accessible and affordable for rental purposes to perform with the Symphony.
• Mr. Tham has final say as to which placement winners in both divisions and orchestras perform on the May Concert.
• If you have won 1st in the Prep, and are now in Symphony, you must wait one year before auditioning at the Symphony level. Once you have received 1st place at the Symphony level, you must wait one year before auditioning again.