Posted by Ben Vokits on September 12, 2003 at 13:38:33:
Hello, I just wanted to inform the community of a new competition for this year. The details below can be found at:
http://www.inwindsymphony.org/solo.html
Best of luck to all participants.
Ben
Indiana Musical Showcase Solo Competition
The Indiana Wind Symphony announces Indiana Musical Showcase, a solo competition for all Hoosiers. There are only two eligibility requirements - you must live in Indiana, and you must perform a piece with band accompaniment readily available (either in an accessible library or by rental or purchase). The winner will be featured as soloist with the Indiana Wind Symphony on Sunday, November 23 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Please call IWS Music Director Charles Conrad for more information (317) 844-4341. Please do not call either church for information.
Round one is by cassette tape or CD - fill out the following form and send it with your tape or CD. Entry application with tape or CD must be received by Sept. 27 at noon. Accompaniment is not required but is recommended:
Name _________________________________
Instrument or Voice part _________________________
Address ________________________________________
City ______________ ZIP ______________
Phone ___________________________
email _____________________________________________
Name of selection __________________________________________
Composer _______________
Do you have the accompaniment ? _______
Do you know where it can be acquired ? _____________________
You must be available on Sunday evening Nov. 23 and Saturday morning Nov. 22 plus either Wed. Nov. 19 or Wed. Nov. 12 to be named the winner of the Indiana Musical Showcase.
Send entries to:
Indiana Wind Symphony
Indiana Musical Showcase
410 Second Ave NE
Carmel, IN 46032
Round two - the finals, will be a live audition on Saturday, October 11 at John Knox Presbyterian Church, located at 3000 N. High School Road. You must provide an accompanist or recorded accompaniment. Piano will be available.