Categories:  

Strings, Brass / Woodwinds, Mallets, Piano and Voice

Awards:  

Four Winners will be selected to perform one movement of a concerto with the Jewish Community Orchestra on February 10, 2008.

Eligibility:  

The competition is open to all students 18 years or under for all instrumental, and ages 16-21 for voice as of September, 2007. Competitors must be studying currently with a private teacher, reside within a 50 mile radius of the Portland Area and be available for rehearsal on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 PM from January 23, 2008 to February 6, 2008.

Repertoire:  

The live audition and performance piece must be the same as the audition tape and will consist of one movement from a standard concerto or opera repertoire, and must be less than 15 minutes in length. Score and orchestrations must be readily available and reasonable in cost.

Audition:  

Submit Application Form with student, parent and teacher signature
VHS Video Tape or DVD of performance with accompanist
Black and White promotional photo
Short biography of performer as indicated on application.

Schedule:  

JCO Young Artist Competition
C/O Cindy Petty
11350 SE Cedar Way
Portland, OR 97086
Questions? (503) 310-8094