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The Junior Instrumental Competition is for students ages 12-14 (as of 3/22/09) and who reside in Lancaster County. The competition will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2009 beginning at 1:00 pm at Highland Presbyterian Church, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster
This contest is designed for the serious music student and is intended to be an introduction to the competitive experience. The younger student will gather invaluable knowledge and build confidence in preparation for the annual Senior Instrumental Competition for ages 15-18. All but former first place winners are eligible to enter the competition. The winner may also participate in the Senior Instrumental Competition.
Listed below are the following requirements to be eligible to compete in the Junior Instrumental Competition. Applicants must abide by all competition requirements or be disqualified.
- Applicants must prepare one movement of a concerto or work of equal importance, with available orchestral accompaniment in its original form (with no cuts) that is a maximum of ten minutes in length. The length of piece is designed to accommodate the format and repertoire of the Symphonic Concert for Children while ensuring an edifying and rewarding experience for all.
- During the competition, the accompanist should limit lengthy introductory accompaniment to several lead-in measures. Our judges are only interested in the evaluation of the applicant's skills.
- Applicants are not required to memorize their competition piece. This is a new rule this year.
- Each applicant is limited to one audition piece on one instrument.
- Applicants must be able to perform their piece at the time of the competition at a level which is suitable for performance with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.
- Applicants must supply their own accompanist for the competition.
- Any special competition time requests must be made with the return of your completed application. We will try to accommodate you within our scheduling format.
- Applicant must supply four photo copied sets of their music with each measure numbered. This will enable the judges to provide a detailed evaluation.
Only 2 students from each teacher will be accepted. Please choose those who are most qualified and will derive the most benefit from the experience. There will be 3 local judges whose joint decision will be final. Applicants will be scored on a scale of 1-10 points in the following categories:
- expression/interpretation
- stage presence
- phrasing
- poise
- rhythm
- technique
- tone quality
The competition will be closed to all but the judging panel, members of the WSA board, immediate family of the performer, and the performer’s teacher. Parents should not bring any children other than those who will be performing.
The First Place winner will receive a cash prize of $100. The Second Place winner will receive $75 and the Third Place winner will receive $50. The first place winner will be given the opportunity to compete in the Senior Instrumental Competition beginning on Sunday, February 10, 2008 should he or she desire. In this competition, however, a movement from a piece with orchestral accompaniment is required.
If you have any further questions, or you need additional applications, please feel free to contact Marianne Nolt at 717-653-4670.
The will receive a cash prize of $100. The will receive $75 and the will receive $50. The first place winner will be given the opportunity to compete in the Senior Instrumental Competition beginning on Sunday, February 10, 2008 should he or she desire. In this competition, however, a movement from a piece with orchestral accompaniment is required. If you have any further questions, or you need additional applications, please feel free to contact Marianne Nolt at 717-653-4670.
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