Young Artist Competition

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.

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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 suitable for chamber orchestra accompaniment
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 12, 2023, midnight
APPLICATION FEE: $50.00
COMPETITION DATE: Saturday, March 25, 2023, 9am to 5pm

Winners will be invited to perform their concerto or concert solo at the Winner's Showcase Performance concert with the orchestra June 4, 2022, at 2:30PM, Broadmoor Community Church.

IMPORTANT DATES
September 1, 2022: Applications (intent to audition) open
February 12, 2023: Applications (intent to audition) close at midnight
March 25, 2023: In-Person Competition
Sunday, June 4, 2022: Winner's Showcase Performance with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, 2:30PM at Broadmoor Community Church (rehearsal dates: Friday June 2, 2023, 7:30PM and Saturday, June 3, 2023, 2:30PM)

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. Payment can also be made over the phone at 719-633-3649.

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 12, 2023 at midnight.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Age *

Parent Name *

First

Last

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Primary email *

Second email *

Primary phone number *

Grade *

Instrument *

Private Instructor *

Private Instructor email *

Accompanist *

Additional comments or notes *

REPERTOIRE INFORMATION:

Please note: The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs committee must pre-approve all repertoire. Incomplete repertoire approval forms will not be accepted.

Composition *

Composer *

Movement (if applicable) *

Length (approximate minutes) *

Instrumentation; example 2222 2200 str tmp (leave blank if unsure) *

Publisher (leave blank if unsure) *

CONSENT:

Typing the names in the boxes below constitutes consent by each party.

Student Electronic Consent *

Parent/Guardian Electronic Consent *

Teacher Consent *

I agree that I have read the rules & policies set forth. *

I agree

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

Submit Registration