Genesee Symphony Orchestra
Young Artists Competition
Genesee Symphony Orchestra ℅ Georgia Childs (georgia.gso.yac@gmail.com) Dear Music Educators and Students:
The Genesee Symphony Orchestra is excited about sponsoring its 14th annual Young Artist Competition, which will be open to all music students, vocal and instrumental in Grades 8 -11. The Orchestra is hoping to provide the opportunity for a high school-age student to perform with the Genesee Symphony Orchestra in its 2023-2024 concert season. The Music Director/Conductor and adjudication panel will make the final decision on whether or not the top performer will be of the caliber to perform with the orchestra. The winner, their teacher, and the conductor will then select the piece that will be performed at the concert.
Below is a list of the pertinent information needed for those wishing to compete:
- Student must currently be enrolled in grades 8-11. 2. Student must perform a NYSSMA Solo Level V or VI and consider trying-out on the selection to be performed with the Orchestra.
- There will be a non-refundable $10 fee. 4. The Competition will take place in the morning of Saturday, March 25th at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020
- Students must provide their own accompanist. A piano will be provided. 6. Soloists will be limited to a 15-minute time frame.
All Covid-19 safety protocols required by Genesee County and the First Presbyterian Church at the time of the competition must be followed.
Please find the application on this website. Applications must be received by Monday, March 6, 2023.
Please contact me at the above email address for further information.
Thank you, Georgia Childs
Return this application, signed, with nonrefundable $10 check payable to GSO to GSO Young Artist Competition Georgia Childs 138 Vine Street Batavia, NY 14020
OR visit www.geneseesymphony.com, download application, print, fill in application information, scan, email to: georgia.gso.yac@gmail.com