SVYS Youth Soloists Competition
The Youth Soloists Competition is open to all current Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony members. Entrants may perform on any regular orchestral instrument, including piano, and voice.
The winner will have the opportunity to perform as a soloist at the Spring concert with the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony
Selection of Performance Piece
Each entrant must receive approval from the Music Director prior to the preliminary audition as to whether the selected piece is appropriate for the orchestra. Works featuring a soloist or soloists that are non-traditional concerto repertoire will be considered. Additional considerations include the availability and cost of sheet music for the orchestra. The total playing time of the piece should be limited to approximately 10 minutes.
Preliminary Auditions
At a preliminary round of judging the Music Director will hear the entrants in private and select candidates to perform in the finals competition. Accompanists are permitted, but not required, at the preliminary audition. The number of finalists will be determined by the Music Director.
Finals Competition Recital
The final judging will take place in a public recital. Independent judges will adjudicate the competition. Performers must supply one original and two additional copies of the concerto music with the accompaniment to the judges. Entrants must provide their own accompanists for the performance. There may be one or more winners based upon the decision of the judges. |
