Emerging Soloist Competition

The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs is sponsoring a competitive performing opportunity for young emerging soloists starting with its 2019-2020 season.  The orchestra, in its 35th season, is Colorado Springs’ premier chamber ensemble.  Under the dynamic leadership of Maestro Thomas Wilson it pursues artistic vibrancy by approaching standard repertoire, forgotten gems, and new music with equal zest in an exploratory spirit.

The Emerging Artist Competition aims to provide young instrumentalists who want to pursue a performing career in classical music with an opportunity to be featured in a regular season concert of the orchestra. The orchestra and its loyal audience look forward to hearing what the new generation brings to our concert halls both in style and repertoire choice.

The selected winner(s) will be awarded a $1,500 incentive fee, $500 travel allowance, and archival video/audio recording of their performance.

Application Process

Eligibility:  US citizens only.  Seniors and recent graduates (within 3 years of graduation) from an accredited undergraduate/graduate conservatory, college, or university (at time of submission).

Video Proposal:  A performance video of the artist with the proposed work suitable for a chamber orchestra size and repertoire (solo or with accompaniment).  The video must be uploaded to a video hosting site (ex: YouTube) with a link provided with your application

Evaluation:   Artistic excellence and projection
                            Desired Orchestration:  2222 2200 tmp/perc str
                            (For past repertoire of the orchestra see our Repertoire)

Deadline:  April 15, 2019

Entrance Fee:  $30

Performance Date:  January 2020

Direct additional questions to chamorch@gmail.com