One of the primary goals of the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra since its founding in 1949 has been the encouragement of young musicians. FCS held its first Young Artist Competition in 1956. It was open only to high school juniors and seniors. First prize was $100 and an appearance with the orchestra. Second prize was $50. Honorable mention winners received record albums. Over the past 50 years, the competition has evolved into an event that attracts young artists nationwide. The competition now features Junior and Senior groupings. Prize money has substantially increased as well.
The Senior Competition will feature two finalists in performance with the orchestra and will be held as a concert in the Edna Rizley Griffin Hall on the campus of Colorado State University. We look forward to another year of sharing the talents of these young musicians.
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| Senior Competition, Piano Only for 2008: |
| The Senior competition is open to piano only for 2008. The Senior competition alternates yearly between piano and orchestral instruments. |
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| Contestants must be 25 years of age or younger as of September 7, 2008. Former first place winners are not eligible. |
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| Standard, published, readily available solo concerto or similar work. Memorization required. For 2008 the following are NOT eligible:
Chopin Concerto No. 1 in e minor
Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 1
Beethoven Concerto No. 4
Brahms Concerto No. 1
Mozart Concerto in A K.488
Grieg Concerto *incorrectly listed as "Greek Concerto" on brochure
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- Round 1 - Friday, March 21, 2008
Applications and recordings must be received by FCS Office on or before March 21, 2008.
All applications must include a CD or DVD of entire work performed and accompanied by piano or orchestra.
- Round 2 - Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ten semifinalists perform entire concerto with piano accompaniment for judges in Fort Collins, Colorado to select two finalists.
- Round 3 - Sunday, September 7, 2008
Two finalists perform entire concerto with orchestra in a concert for distinguished judges and audience. Finalists must be available for rehearsals Thursday September 4 through Saturday September 6.
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| - First Place - Adeline and Harry Rosenberg Prize - $6,000
- Second Place - $4,000
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Junior Competition, Piano & Orchestral Instrument Divisions: |
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| Contestants must be at least 12 years of age on or before May 17, 2008 and no older than 18 years of age as of May 17, 2008. Limited to the first 20 applicants and two alternates in each division. Former first place winners are eligible for Senior Competition only. |
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| One movement of a standard, published, readily available solo concerto or similar work. Memorization required. |
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| - Applications - Must be received by FCS Office on or before March 21, 2008.
Recording not required. Competition limited to the first 20 applicants and two alternates in each division.
- Piano and Orchestral Divisions - Saturday, May 17, 2008
Competitors perform one concerto movement with piano accompaniment for judges in Fort Collins, Colorado to select First Place and Second Place in each Division.
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- Piano Division Second Place - Fort Collins Music Teachers Association- $300
- Orchestral Instrument Division First Place - Unfug Prize - $500 and a scholarship, if eligible, to Rocky Ridge Music Center
- Orchestral Instrument Division Second Place – Fort Collins String Teachers Association - $300
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| Senior and Junior Competition Biography Requirement: |
| All contestants must submit a single paragraph, 60 words maximum, biography. The biography shall be similar in format to the sample paragraph below:
James Doe, 17, is a junior at City High School. He has studied with Richard Jones, Mary Miller and Julie Johnson. James now studies with Paul Hamilton. James was a winner in the 2007 Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition and won second place in the 2005 State Chamber Orchestra Concerto Competition. He has performed several solos with the City High School Symphonic Orchestra. James serves as concertmaster of the Youth Orchestra. |
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| For more information, please contact FCS Young Artists Competition at yac@fcsymphony.org or 970-482-4823 (email preferred.) |
