IMPORTANT UPDATE DUE TO COVID-19
As of today, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has decided to move to video applications for our 2020 Young Artist Competition.
What this means to you:
1. 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 filmings). Video must be dated between today and March 31, 2020. Phone videos are fine.
2. Video must be done in one take with no editing.
3. Video must be uploaded to Youtube and set to public or unlisted. The Youtube link should be emailed to me by Midnight March 31st. No late video links will be accepted.
4. 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 this is an unexpected change and we are all working to be patient, flexible and understanding during this process! Just do the best you can with what you have.
5. By midnight March 31, 2020, you must scan your music and email it to me. 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 to an easy to use format. (Sending the music scan and video link in the same email if preferable, if possible, but not required)
6. At the beginning of your video, please announce your name and repertoire.
7. All other original rules apply (such as memorization, etc). Please refer to my previous emails if you have any question or email me.
At this time, we still expect the Winner's Showcase will still take place on Saturday, May 30th, at Broadmoor Community Church.
We expect to announce the winners by April 15th at the latest. This deadline is not firm yet and could be earlier or later. I will keep you informed.
Please do not show up at Broadmoor Community Church on March 21, 2020.
If this change is a problem in any way for you, please let me know as soon as possible at pamelachaddon@gmail.com
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work through the current challenges we are all facing as a community.
As of today, the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs has decided to move to video applications for our 2020 Young Artist Competition.
What this means to you:
1. 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 filmings). Video must be dated between today and March 31, 2020. Phone videos are fine.
2. Video must be done in one take with no editing.
3. Video must be uploaded to Youtube and set to public or unlisted. The Youtube link should be emailed to me by Midnight March 31st. No late video links will be accepted.
4. 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 this is an unexpected change and we are all working to be patient, flexible and understanding during this process! Just do the best you can with what you have.
5. By midnight March 31, 2020, you must scan your music and email it to me. 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 to an easy to use format. (Sending the music scan and video link in the same email if preferable, if possible, but not required)
6. At the beginning of your video, please announce your name and repertoire.
7. All other original rules apply (such as memorization, etc). Please refer to my previous emails if you have any question or email me.
At this time, we still expect the Winner's Showcase will still take place on Saturday, May 30th, at Broadmoor Community Church.
We expect to announce the winners by April 15th at the latest. This deadline is not firm yet and could be earlier or later. I will keep you informed.
Please do not show up at Broadmoor Community Church on March 21, 2020.
If this change is a problem in any way for you, please let me know as soon as possible at pamelachaddon@gmail.com
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work through the current challenges we are all facing as a community.
Emma Johnson, violin and Benjamin Randall, piano, 2019 First Place Winners
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Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
in partnership with the Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association
2020 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
in partnership with the Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association
2020 YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
Open to string, piano, woodwind, brass and percussion students
age 18 and under (by the competition date) in El Paso, Teller, Fremont and Pueblo Counties of Southern Colorado.
Winners will be featured as soloists in concert with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.
age 18 and under (by the competition date) in El Paso, Teller, Fremont and Pueblo Counties of Southern Colorado.
Winners will be featured as soloists in concert with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.
IMPORTANT DATES
COMPETITION INFORMATION
JUDGES: Thomas Wilson, Music Director; Jacob Klock, Concertmaster; Don Th. Jaeger, retired oboist & conductor; Sara McDaniel, pianist & educator
For our 2019 Inaugural Competition, six winners were ranked and performed their concerto movement or concert solo at the Winner's Showcase Performance. For our 2020 competition, we expect to follow a similar protocol of multiple ranked winners and performance opportunities depending on the timing of the repertoire of the top placing competitors. Read about our 2019 Winners and Performance
TO ENTER, COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FEE BY THE DEADLINE.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Application Form including repertoire approval (below)
Competition Rules and Policies (link)
Entry Fee Payment (link)
If you prefer to mail in your payment, please notate 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.
- August 31, 2019 Applications open
- January 31, 2020 Applications close at midnight
- February 15, 2020 Applicants notified of audition time
- March 21, 2020 Competition date, Winners announced at end of day
- May 30, 2020 Winner's Showcase Performance with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
COMPETITION INFORMATION
- AGE DIVISIONS: Junior (13 and under) • Senior (14 – 18)
- RESIDENCE: El Paso, Teller, Fremont and Pueblo Counties of Southern Colorado
- CATEGORIES: Strings, Piano, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
- REPERTOIRE: Movement from a standard concerto or an orchestral concert solo
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 31, 2020, midnight
- APPLICATION FEE: $50.00
- COMPETITION DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2020, 9am - 3pm, Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave, 80906
- Winners must be available to perform on Saturday, May 30, 2020, 7pm, at the Winner's Showcase Performance with the orchestra, and attend two scheduled rehearsals.
JUDGES: Thomas Wilson, Music Director; Jacob Klock, Concertmaster; Don Th. Jaeger, retired oboist & conductor; Sara McDaniel, pianist & educator
For our 2019 Inaugural Competition, six winners were ranked and performed their concerto movement or concert solo at the Winner's Showcase Performance. For our 2020 competition, we expect to follow a similar protocol of multiple ranked winners and performance opportunities depending on the timing of the repertoire of the top placing competitors. Read about our 2019 Winners and Performance
TO ENTER, COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FEE BY THE DEADLINE.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Application Form including repertoire approval (below)
Competition Rules and Policies (link)
Entry Fee Payment (link)
If you prefer to mail in your payment, please notate 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.
DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR 2020 APPLICATIONS. PLEASE CHECK BACK AGAIN NEXT YEAR.