2011 String Young Artist Concerto Competition

BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA sincerely wishes to encourage the Young Michigan Musician by offering this opportunity to further their interest in the field of music. This String Competition is for 9th - 12th grades. March 9 & 10, 2011
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Jan. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA sincerely wishes to encourage the Young Michigan Musician by offering this opportunity to further their interest in the field of music. This String Competition is for 9th - 12th grades.  

The concerto performed does not need to be memorized, should not exceed 10 minutes in length and must be for solo instrument and orchestra. The artist must provide own accompanist. Tapes are not allowed. Please bring 3 copies of music to be performed for the judges. The concerto performed for your audition will also be the “movement” performed with the Orchestra at the April 17, 2011 BBSO Concert.

This competition is not open to a previous BBSO Winner of the same Division or any relative of an individual currently within the BBSO organization. The applicant must be a Michigan resident. The decision of the judges is final. There are no cash awards or performance if winner is not selected. First prize is $750, there will be a $350 prize for the runner up and $100 for the honorable mention. Judges reserve the right to call for a second round and reserve the right to not choose a winner.

The String Competition will be held at Wilson Violins, 725 South Adams, Birmingham at 4-9pm, on March 9 & 10, 2011.  Contestants will be notified about date/audition time by mail and/or by e-mail.  Contestants may come ½ hour early before their scheduled time to warm up.  The winner of String Competition will be informed by phone after everyone is heard.  The Award will be presented at the April 17, 2011 BBSO Concert.  

Mail this Application, along with a $40.00 non-refundable fee (check payable to BBSO),  along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to The Young Artist Competition Chair, Ms. Millicent Berry, 25435 Wareham Drive, Huntington Woods, MI  48070.  All entrants must be postmarked by February 20, 2011.  The BBSO will try to accommodate your preferred date.  Once your time is assigned to compete, it will not be changed.

For more information visit www.bbso.org or call 734-525-7578.
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