YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION RULES & POLICIES
UPDATED RULES DUE TO COVID-19
As of today, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has decided to accept only video applications for our 2021 Young Artist Competition.
What this means to you:
Entrant Requirements:
The following requirements must be met by the Application Deadline to be eligible to enter the competition.
As of today, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has decided to accept only video applications for our 2021 Young Artist Competition.
What this means to you:
- You must record a video performance (any location is fine) with piano accompaniment that is filmed specifically for the judges for this competition (no previous recordings or filming). Video must be dated between September 30, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Phone videos are fine.
- Video must be done in one take with no editing.
- Video must be uploaded to YouTube and set to unlisted. The YouTube link should be emailed to chamorch@gmail.com by midnight on March 31st. No late video links will be accepted.
- Competitors will be judged on performance only, not video quality. Obviously, the highest quality of audio is preferable so that dynamics, articulation, etc are distinguishable to the judges. However, we know that video presents challenges. Just do the best you can with what you have available to you.
- By midnight on March 31, 2021, please scan your music and email it to chamorch@gmail.com. JPG and PDF formats are preferable. If you don't know how to do this, there is a free app called CAMSCANNER which can easily scan unusual sizes of music and convert them to an easy to use format. (Sending the music scan and video link in the same email is preferable, if possible, but not required)
- At the beginning of your video, please announce your name and repertoire.
- All other original rules apply (such as memorization, etc).
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, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Crowley or Otero County in Southern Colorado
- Ages
- Open to students age 18 and under by May 31 of the competition year
- Instrument Categories:
- Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
- Must be a resident of El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Crowley or Otero County in Southern Colorado
- Application/Entry Fee Submission Instructions:
- Application online at: www.chamberorchestraofthesprings.org/young-artist-competition.html
- Materials to submit online:
- Application form with Repertoire approval form
- 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 for 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, third place and honorable mention. The judges reserve the right to select winners of choice. Winners will be determined by the ranking of four judges.
- The first place winner may only win once.
- 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 submitted on the application must be orchestrated/scored for Chamber Orchestra (2222 2200 str tmp). If you have any questions, concerns or uncertainty about the orchestration of your intended repertoire, please email chamorch@gmail.com as soon as possible.
- 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. 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 of your music to the monitor's desk for the adjudicators and to warm up.
- Audition schedule:
- A monitor will announce performers by contestant number, and will give music to the 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 will have performance time to complete their entire movement or concert solo. Tutti cuts must be indicated in the original music for adjudicators to follow.
- Competition Winners:
- The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs reserves the right to select winners of their choice from both divisions, only one division or neither division.
- 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.
