Our 2020 Emerging Soloist Competition is closed and a winner has been selected.
Click here to read about our 2020 winner and finalists
Click here to read about our 2019 winner and finalists
Due to Covid-19, our next Emerging Artist Competition will take place in 2022.
Click here to read about our 2020 winner and finalists
Click here to read about our 2019 winner and finalists
Due to Covid-19, our next Emerging Artist Competition will take place in 2022.
EMERGING SOLOIST COMPETITION
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs in Colorado Springs, Colorado is sponsoring a competitive performance opportunity for young emerging soloists in our 2022-2023 concert season. The orchestra, currently in its 38th season, is the region's premier chamber ensemble. Under the dynamic leadership of Maestro Thomas Wilson, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs pursues artistic vibrancy by approaching standard repertoire, forgotten gems, and new music with equal zest in an exploratory spirit.
The EMERGING SOLOIST COMPETITION aims to provide young musicians who are pursuing a performance career with an opportunity to be featured on an orchestra's regular subscription concert series. Our organization, including our patrons and audience, look forward to hearing what the next generation of soloists bring to the concert stage in both style and repertoire choice.
One winner will be chosen to perform on one of our subscription concert series in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In addition, the winner will be awarded $2,000 plus travel allowance up to $500, and archival video/audio recordings of their performance.
The EMERGING SOLOIST COMPETITION aims to provide young musicians who are pursuing a performance career with an opportunity to be featured on an orchestra's regular subscription concert series. Our organization, including our patrons and audience, look forward to hearing what the next generation of soloists bring to the concert stage in both style and repertoire choice.
One winner will be chosen to perform on one of our subscription concert series in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In addition, the winner will be awarded $2,000 plus travel allowance up to $500, and archival video/audio recordings of their performance.
Application Process
Eligibility:
Deadline: August 31, 2022 (Submissions after this date will be considered for follow-on seasons)
Winner will be announced by Fall 2022
Video Proposal: Applicants must submit a complete performance video of a proposed work suitable for soloist and chamber orchestra. Work should be accompanied (piano or ensemble) in the video application. There are no restrictions on length, composer or classical music time period. Concertos and solo concert works are acceptable. Full works are preferred but substantive movements are also acceptable. Video must include the full work (or substantive movements) and be unedited (except where appropriate between movements, if applicable). Memorization is not required. Applications will not be judged on video quality. Video must be uploaded to a video hosting site (e.g., Youtube) with a link to provide on your application.
Entrance Fee: $50 per applicant
Evaluation: Artistic excellence, compatibility with the programming style of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, and basic suitability for chamber orchestra instrumentation (e.g. 2222 2200 tmp/perc str)
(For past repertoire of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, see our Repertoire)
Performance Dates: TBD
Rehearsal Dates: TBD
Venues are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Applicants must be available for both rehearsal and performance dates. Dates are set and can not be altered.
Prize: $2,000 + $500 in travel allowance
Accommodations will be provided at a local home, if needed.
No additional per diem.
Direct questions to chamorchcompetitions@gmail.com
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
- Applicant must be either be a graduate student at an accredited conservatory, college, or university at the time of submission or an undergraduate senior at an at an accredited conservatory, college, or university at the time of submission. Recent graduates of either program (within three years) are also eligible.
Deadline: August 31, 2022 (Submissions after this date will be considered for follow-on seasons)
Winner will be announced by Fall 2022
Video Proposal: Applicants must submit a complete performance video of a proposed work suitable for soloist and chamber orchestra. Work should be accompanied (piano or ensemble) in the video application. There are no restrictions on length, composer or classical music time period. Concertos and solo concert works are acceptable. Full works are preferred but substantive movements are also acceptable. Video must include the full work (or substantive movements) and be unedited (except where appropriate between movements, if applicable). Memorization is not required. Applications will not be judged on video quality. Video must be uploaded to a video hosting site (e.g., Youtube) with a link to provide on your application.
Entrance Fee: $50 per applicant
Evaluation: Artistic excellence, compatibility with the programming style of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, and basic suitability for chamber orchestra instrumentation (e.g. 2222 2200 tmp/perc str)
(For past repertoire of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, see our Repertoire)
Performance Dates: TBD
Rehearsal Dates: TBD
Venues are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Applicants must be available for both rehearsal and performance dates. Dates are set and can not be altered.
Prize: $2,000 + $500 in travel allowance
Accommodations will be provided at a local home, if needed.
No additional per diem.
Direct questions to chamorchcompetitions@gmail.com
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs reserves the right to select one winner of choice. Winners must contractually be available to perform the same repertoire selection as the audition video. Winners must be contractually available for scheduled rehearsal, dress rehearsal, and concerts once scheduled. Competition winners will provide a professional photo and biography of approximately 150-250 words upon request for publicity purposes and for the concert program.
JUDGING:
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows our non-discrimination policy in all levels of operation, including competitions.
Non-discrimination Clause
1. In every aspect and decision of the organization, and on every level, the only criteria for selection and retention of musicians, board members, management employees or service organizations and businesses, shall be their ability to complete the task for which they are required.
2. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows and surpasses an equal opportunity employment policy, which protects personnel and contractors from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
3. This policy applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants and the general public.
Judges will be provided the video performance only for determining artistic excellence. No additional information regarding an entrant's area of residence, former or current teachers, former or current schools, or former or current colleges will be provided to the judges to determine the winner. Personal information and graduation information will be used for eligibility only.
JUDGING:
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows our non-discrimination policy in all levels of operation, including competitions.
Non-discrimination Clause
1. In every aspect and decision of the organization, and on every level, the only criteria for selection and retention of musicians, board members, management employees or service organizations and businesses, shall be their ability to complete the task for which they are required.
2. The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows and surpasses an equal opportunity employment policy, which protects personnel and contractors from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
3. This policy applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors and customers, use of contractors and consultants and the general public.
Judges will be provided the video performance only for determining artistic excellence. No additional information regarding an entrant's area of residence, former or current teachers, former or current schools, or former or current colleges will be provided to the judges to determine the winner. Personal information and graduation information will be used for eligibility only.
