The 2009-2010 Young Artists Competition will be held December 12, 2009 January 16, 2010 (NOTE: new date) at the Durham Arts Council. Applications are due by November 27, 2009 January 1, 2010 (Note: new date).
An application an full rules for the 2009-2010 Young Artists Competition can be downloaded here: 2009 YAC Application, 2009 YAC Rules.
Durham Symphony Orchestra 2009 Young Artists Competition
Participants’ Information
1. Classical musicians age 13-21 (by December 1, 2009) are eligible to compete. Previous winners are ineligible.
2. Entrants are to play from memory one movement of a standard concerto or a piece with orchestral accompaniment. Accompaniments should be available for rental. Rental fee should not exceed $250. Teachers should check that the music rental will not exceed this amount. Contestants wishing to perform a work with a more expensive accompaniment will be required to make up the cost difference.
3. Only the performer and his or her accompanist are allowed in the audition room during the performance.
4. Piano accompaniment for the audition is required; you must provide your own accompanist.
5. There will be at least three judges. Please bring three copies of your solo part; one for each judge.
6. Your application must be in by November 27, 2009.
7. The competition will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009, from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham.
8. The decision of the judges is final. The decision will not depend on the instrument played or the age of the contestant, but on the quality of the performance. Contestants who receive honorable mention, and who play an orchestral instrument, may be invited to play in the orchestral portion of the concert.
9. Performing with the Durham Symphony: A Guide for Young Artists will be sent to the winners and their music teachers. This will inform you of performance protocol, what to expect and what is expected of you when you perform on stage.
10. Winners of the 2009 Young Artists Competition will perform on the stage of the Carolina Theatre with the Durham Symphony and Conductor, William Henry Curry on Sunday, March 7, 2009 at 3pm.
11. Winners are expected to attend several rehearsals with the orchestra. Regular rehearsals are held in the IBM Room, Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham on Tuesdays from 7:30-10:00pm. There will be two dress rehearsals for this concert:
Tuesday, March 2 from 7:30-10:00pm and Friday, March 5, time TBD.
Other rehearsals will be scheduled as needed.
Note: Due to budget restraints, we will not be accepting applications from piano students this year.
For further information, please call or email the Durham Symphony office at 919.491.6576 or office@durhamsymphony.org.
