Youth Soloist Concert
The deadline is October 10 for submitting a 3-5 minute recording for consideration to participate in the Youth Soloist Concert on March 11, 2018.
Interested youth are invited to register for the Youth Soloist Concert competition. More details about the process can be found in the Youth Soloist Letter and Registration material. Questions may be directed to CVRO’s conductor, Paul Niemisto, at niemisto@stolaf.edu.
Concert Criteria
- Students can be of any age prior to high school graduation and must be permanent residents of the state of MN. Preference will be given to students from within the Cannon Valley Region.
- Students must be receiving private instruction and have had some experience in public performance. The private instruction can be provided by the public school ensemble director.
- The competition is open to all instruments and voice for which repertoire with orchestra accompaniment is available.
- Students need to prepare a concert solo (such as a concerto movement) with orchestral accompaniment known to be available. The CVRO conductor, Paul Niemisto, is happy to offer suggestions on repertoire choices that could be good for programming; should you need assistance, please contact prior to submitting registration at niemisto@stolaf.edu.
- By the March concert, it is advised that the piece is memorized, but is not a requirement.
- This “Young Soloists’ Concert” may feature up to 5 youth soloists.
Concert Process
1. Interested students should submit registration form as soon as possible. More details about preparing an audition recording will be sent to registered students no later than September 15, 2017.
2. A 3-5 minute audio recording (MP3 for instance) is turned in or mailed to the Northfield Arts Guild by October 10, 2017. Facebook or iTune docs also accepted. Recording (CD or email attachment) should include clear identification of Name, Age, Hometown, School, Private Teacher,
title and composer of selection, and duration. It is expected that the recorded piece for October 10 is the same composition to be offered for the November 18 live audition and the potential performance in March.
3. Piano accompaniment on recording is preferred, but not compulsory.
4. Select applicants will be notified of participation in a final live audition by October 20, 2017.
5. The final live audition for select applicants will be held on Saturday, November 18 starting at 2:00 PM at the UCC Congregational Church sanctuary. Piano accompaniment required. If applicant has difficulty finding an accompanist, please contact CVRO.
6. Auditor judges of the live auditions will be from outside the Cannon Valley region.
7. Announcement of the winners will be made by email that same evening.
8. Rehearsals for the March 10 concert will begin on Thursday evening, starting on February 15th 7:00 PM at UCC Congregational Church, through concert date. Detailed schedule to be determined later.
2. A 3-5 minute audio recording (MP3 for instance) is turned in or mailed to the Northfield Arts Guild by October 10, 2017. Facebook or iTune docs also accepted. Recording (CD or email attachment) should include clear identification of Name, Age, Hometown, School, Private Teacher,
title and composer of selection, and duration. It is expected that the recorded piece for October 10 is the same composition to be offered for the November 18 live audition and the potential performance in March.
3. Piano accompaniment on recording is preferred, but not compulsory.
4. Select applicants will be notified of participation in a final live audition by October 20, 2017.
5. The final live audition for select applicants will be held on Saturday, November 18 starting at 2:00 PM at the UCC Congregational Church sanctuary. Piano accompaniment required. If applicant has difficulty finding an accompanist, please contact CVRO.
6. Auditor judges of the live auditions will be from outside the Cannon Valley region.
7. Announcement of the winners will be made by email that same evening.
8. Rehearsals for the March 10 concert will begin on Thursday evening, starting on February 15th 7:00 PM at UCC Congregational Church, through concert date. Detailed schedule to be determined later.
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