Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION RULES & POLICIES
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION RULES & POLICIES
Entrant Requirements:
The following requirements must be met by the Application Deadline to be eligible to enter the competition.
- Eligibility
- Must be a resident of El Paso, Teller County, Fremont or Pueblo County in Southern Colorado
- Age Categories
- Junior Division: Age 13 (as of the competition date) and under
- Senior Division: Age 14 - 18 (as of the competition date)
- Junior Division: Age 13 (as of the competition date) and under
- Instrument Categories:
- Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
- Application/Entry Fee Submission Instructions:
- Application online at: www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org/young-artist-competition.html
- Materials to submit online:
- Application form with Repertoire approval
- Entry fee
- Competition Rules:
- Contestants will perform a classical solo (one movement of a concerto or other solo concert work)
- Collaborative pianists must accompany all competitors, including piano, on the day of the competition. Teachers may accompany their students. Any cost related to accompanying a student is the responsibility of the competitor.
- Audition performance times will be allotted for the entire movement or concert work if possible depending on the number of applicants. If a time limit is imposed, the contestant will be allotted a 10 minute time slot to performance. Judges will have the discretion to hear any portion of the competition work. Longer works can be played with appropriate tutti cuts.
- A competition administrator will contact each entrant regarding a scheduled time to compete.
- Entrant arrival time: 30 minutes prior to audition.
- Rehearsal rooms will be available for entrants to warm-up prior to audition. Contestants will have 15 minutes in a warm up room before their audition time.
- Contestants must be at the hall entrance door 5 minutes prior to audition time.
- The competition will be closed to the public. No recording devices are permitted in the competition without prior permission.
- Winners will be announced by the end of the day of the competition.
- Winners will be ranked first place, second place and third place in the senior division and first place in the junior division. Winners will be determined by the ranking of four judges.
- First Place Winner may only win once in each age division category.
- Decisions of competition judges are final.
- Teacher Requirements:
- Teachers of contestants must be aware of the entrant requirements.
- Teachers must proof and approve the student application before submission.
- The teacher listed on the application is the teacher of record and shall be listed as such for the duration of the competition year.
- Repertoire Requirements:
- No changes in repertoire are allowed following submission of application.
- Repertoire selections may be over or under the competition time limit. Judges will have the discretion to hear any portion of the competition work. Longer works can be played with appropriate tutti cuts. If a contestant wins, the entire concerto movement or concert work will be performed.
- Memorization is required for pianists and string players. Memorization is encouraged but not required for winds and brass players.
- Music selection rules:
- Repertoire performed must be orchestrated/scored for Chamber Orchestra.
- Orchestral parts and score rentals are required for the performance. For less standard, contemporary and difficult to obtain scores, families of winners may be asked to contribute to score rental expenses above standard costs, if required. The Chamber Orchestra works with local colleges and libraries to obtain parts and scores at the most reasonable cost. Suggested chamber orchestra repertoire research regarding the rental cost of orchestral parts and conductor’s score is encouraged before submitting applications, especially for new, less standard, and contemporary works. Feel free to email with questions prior to submitting an application.
- By entering the competition, applicants agree to abide by all federal copyright laws.
- Entrants must provide four scores (or copies of scores) to the competition monitor before room entry.
- Photocopies may be used by collaborative pianists.
- Cuts in solo parts are not permitted.
- Cuts in orchestral accompaniment piano scores are recommended.
- Repeats are not recommended.
- Recorded accompaniments are not permitted.
- Arrival Time:
- Arrive 30 minutes early to provide 4 copies music for the adjudicators to the monitor’s desk and warm up.
- Audition schedule:
- A monitor will announce performers by contestant number, and will give music to adjudicators. The monitor will pick music up after the performance to be returned to the contestant outside of the competition hall.
- Contestants will have a five minute grace period to walk on/off stage, tune and be announced by a monitor. Pianists will be allowed one scale and cadence to try the piano.
- Contestants have performance time to complete their entire movement or concert solo. Tutti cuts must be indicated in original music for adjudicators to follow.
- Competition Winners:
- The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs reserves the right to select winners of choice.
- Winners must be available to perform the same repertoire selection as the audition at the Young Artist Winner's Showcase as announced on the application.
- Winners must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and dress rehearsal.
- Competition winners will provide a professional photo and biography of approximately 150 words upon request for publicity purposes and for the concert program.
The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs follows the following non-discrimination clause in all aspects of our organization, 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.
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.