2020 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
in partnership with the Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association

APPLICATION
Open to piano, string (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp), woodwind, brass, percussion and pipe organ students ages 18 and under (by May 31st of the competition year) in El Paso, Teller, Fremont,  Pueblo, Custer, Crowley, Otero or Douglas (Larkspur and south) County in Southern Colorado.

Learn about our 2019 Winners and Performance
Learn about our 2020 Winners
Learn about our 2021 Winners
Learn about our combined 2020 and 2021 Winners Performance
COMPETITION INFORMATION
AGES: Open to students age 18 and under by May 31st of the competition year
RESIDENCE: El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Crowley, Otero or Douglas (Larkspur and south) County of Southern Colorado
CATEGORIES: Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp), Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Pipe Organ
REPERTOIRE: Movement from a standard concerto or an orchestral concert solo
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 13, 2022, midnight
APPLICATION FEE: $50.00
COMPETITION DATE: Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9am to 5pm
Winners will be invited to perform at the Winner's Showcase Performance with the orchestra, and attend two scheduled rehearsals. 

IMPORTANT DATES
September 1, 2021: Applications (intent to audition) open
February 13, 2022: Applications (intent to audition) close at midnight
March 12, 2022: Live Competition
Sunday, May 1, 2022: Winner's Showcase Performance with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs

JUDGES: Thomas Wilson, Music Director; Jacob Klock, Concertmaster;
Don Th. Jaeger, retired oboist & conductor; Sara McDaniel, pianist & educator

​IMPORTANT LINKS
Application Form including repertoire approval form BELOW
Competition Rules and Policies (link)
Entry Fee Payment (link)
If you prefer to mail in your payment, please notate that on your application and mail a check to Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, PO Box 7911, Colorado Springs, CO 80933.
 
Contact the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs office with questions: chamorch@gmail.com or 719-633-3649
The Chamber Orchestra follows a non-discrimination clause in all aspects of our organization.

    ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
    Application, repertoire approval and a non-refundable entry fee of $50.00 must be
    received online on or before February 15, 2022 at midnight.
    Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
    APPLICANT INFORMATION:
    REPERTOIRE INFORMATION:
    Please note:  The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs committee must pre-approve all repertoire.  Incomplete repertoire approval forms will not be accepted.
    CONSENT:
    Typing the names in the boxes below constitutes consent by each party.   
    ENTRY FEE PAYMENT:
    After submitting your form, please go to the following link to make your non-refundable entry fee payment.
    Link also available above.
    Questions may be directed to chamorch@gmail.com, or call 719.633.3649