To
enter, send a high quality cassette audition tape or CD consisting
of the required repertoire played by the instrumentalist with
piano acccompaniment, plus the audition form, photo/video release
form and the $25.00 non-refundable audition fee to: Debbie
Gilbert, 5118 Laurel Lane, Broad Run, VA 20137.
(Pianists are not required to play with piano accompaniment.)
Make checks payable to: "Piedmont Symphony Orchestra."
Label casssette tapes or CD with name of instrumentalist, school
and title of piece. |
Audition
Process: |
I.
Taped auditions will be evaluated and semi-finalists will be
chosen. Semi-finalists will be notified by November
1, 2011. |
| 2.
Semi-finalists will perform the required repertoire, with a live
accompanist, before a panel of judges on November 12,
2011. Each semi-finalist must provide his/her own accompanist.
Three finalists will be chosen from this audition. |
| 3.
The three finalists will rehearse their repertoire with the PSO,
and compete for the Grand Prize, as featured performers with the
PSO, in the Young People's concert on February 19th, 2012,
at Highland's Center for the Arts. A panel of judges will evaluate
the finalists at the concert and award first, second, and third
place scholarship awards. |
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First
Place Grand Prize Winner will receive a $1500.00 scholarship
award |
Second
Place Winner will receive a $750.00 scholarship award |
Third
Place Winner will receive a $500.00 scholarship award |
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| Scholarship
money will be paid by PSO directly to the college, summer music
program, or other program that will further the musical education
of the winner. Winners are responsible for notifying the PSO of
the name of the organization and address where the check should
be sent. |
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For
additional information, contact Debbie Gilbert at (540) 347-5761
or by email |
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