Lakewood Symphony Orchestra
There are presently no open calls for submissions.
2024 Lakewood Symphony Young Artists
Concerto Competition
The competition is open to all instrumentalists including piano.
Awards
1st $1000 Rockley Family Foundation Prize and a performance of the full concerto with the Lakewood Symphony Orchestra on May 30, 2024, at the Lakewood Cultural Center
2nd $600 Harvey and Mary Anne Fleet prize to be given out at the May 30, 2024, concert and a performance at the Annual Celebration Dinner at 5:30 pm on May 30, 2024
3rd $300 Rebecca Moritzky Prize to be given out at the May 30, 2024 concert and a performance at the Annual Celebration Dinner at 5:30 pm on May 30, 2024
Eligibility
The competition is open to all instrumentalists ages 12 through high school who are residents of Colorado.
The participant must be able to perform from memory a full concerto for their instrument.
The participant must be available for the final round on February 24, 2024.
The participant must be available for the concert on Thursday, May 30, 2024, and rehearsals on May 28th (Tuesday) and 29th (Wednesday), 2024.
Dates to remember:
Applications will be accepted beginning January 3, 2024 and ending January 28, 2024 at midnight. Applications will be accepted online only and can be accessed through the Lakewood Symphony website at http://lakewoodsymphony.org/Competition
Finalists will be announced by February 3, 2024. The final round will be held at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Avenue in Lakewood on February 24, 2024.
Performance at the Lakewood Cultural Center with the Lakewood Symphony on May 30, 2024, at 7:30pm
Rehearsals Tuesday and/or Wednesday, May 28, and May 29, also at the Lakewood Cultural Center
Requirements:
1. An audio recording of the participant performing the concerto with piano accompaniment will be required for the application. The audio recording should be of good quality and between 7 and 10 minutes in length. The recording should contain portions of each movement and give a good representation of the participant’s skill and musicality. Do not include long orchestral introductions and please use appropriate cuts for long orchestral interludes. If a long movement includes a lengthy cadenza at the end, record as much of the movement as time permits and then skip to the cadenza. You teacher should be able to help you select representative portions of each movement.
2. You will need to provide proof of age (copy of birth certificate, passport or driver’s license).
3. A $45 application fee is required along with the completed application.
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