Annual Solo Contest

Concerto Competition 2010

The audition dates are as follows:

  • February 20, 2010 for the Winds, Brass and Percussion (morning)
  • February 21, 2010 for the Strings (afternoon)
Location to be determined.

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

Forms must be returned no later than Monday, January 11, 2010. Please staple to your form a $25 audition fee. No form will be accepted without payment.

Important information for YSDP Concerto Competition

  • Music must be memorized.
  • Auditions will be fifteen minutes in length. Students will be critiqued on performance by adjudicators.
  • Symphony Orchestra pieces must have accessible orchestral accompaniment. Mr. Tham can answer questions on this if there is doubt.
  • All performers must have piano accompanists on the audition date.
  • Professional dress is required on audition dates.
  • Preparatory winners must wait one year before auditioning for Symphony competition.
  • Once a performer has won or soloed at the Symphony level, that player cannot compete again at this competition.
  • Preparatory Orchestra winner will play on the May 22nd, Concert with their accompanist.
  • Symphony Orchestra winner will perform with the Symphony Orchestra on the May 22nd Concert.
  • There will be a Wind and a String winner for the Symphony Orchestra.
  • Adjudicators will pick the winners on the audition date.
  • Mr. Tham has final say as to who will perform with the orchestra dependent on repertoire, music accessibility, difficulty for the orchestra, etc.
  • Forms need to be typed or printed neatly.
  • If you are in financial need, please contact Kimberlie Richter at 630.369.5679 or KJR6840 @ aol . com.

Please check back for more information January 1, 2010.