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Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music
2007 - 2008 Concerto Competition
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Repertoire
Complete or single movement solo work with orchestral, chamber orchestra, or wind ensemble accompaniment available through the Orchestra of the Pines.
Length: 15 minute maximum. All repertoire must be approved by the Director of Orchestras (herein known as “Competition Chair”) prior to the application being submitted. This follows the approval and recommendation of the applied teacher. All auditions must be done from memory.
Eligibility
The Concerto Competition is open to all woodwind, string, harp, brass, percussion, keyboard and voice students of Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music. All applicants must be enrolled full-time and in applied lessons both during the semester of competition and concert. Applications that are student-teaching in the performance semester are eligible. Previous winners may not enter the competition.
Deadlines
Entry forms, available online (School of Music’s Chamber Orchestra page), must be approved by the Director of Orchestras prior to the preliminary round. It is suggested that students receive application approval as early as possible. Incomplete forms will not be accepted; the deadline is final. Forms must be complete with the following signatures and publisher or library information:
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Applied Teacher
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Competition Chair
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Accompanist
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Availability of accompaniment including publisher
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Accurate timing of the competitor’s performance of the complete work
Accompanist Services
It is the student's responsibility to procure the services and arrange for payment of an accompanist for both rounds of the competition. Please see the Director of Accompanying for a list of qualified pianists.
Preliminary Round
Competitors will enter in one of six divisions:
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strings and harp
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piano and organ
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woodwinds
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brass
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percussion
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voice
Each division will have independent preliminary rounds, each advancing a maximum of two performers to the finals. The faculty of each division shall form the preliminary panel for judging. The preliminary panel will decide the length of each audition they wish to hear. All competitors must use their accompanist for both the preliminary and final round. The preliminary panel will designate a chairperson, who will report the two finalists of their division to the Competition Chair.
Final Round
The final round will be held on Friday, November 2, 2007, 2-5 p.m., in Cole Concert Hall. Students must be prepared to present the work in its entirety from memory with their accompanist.
Cuts may be inserted in the accompaniment. Works that utilize standard cuts in professional performance may be performed in this manner. Students should provide five (5) complete piano scores for the judging panel when possible. Photocopies will be accepted if scores are not easily accessible or cost prohibitive. Cuts should be clearly marked in the scores. The panel shall consist of five judges, three outside members and two inside the School of Music, one of whom will be the Orchestra Director. The judges’ deliberations shall remain confidential and their decisions final. The performance date will be scheduled in the spring semester with the SFA Chamber Orchestra on March 4, 2008.
Total time available on the concert is approximately 30 minutes. Selection of winners and programming will be held to this time constraint.
Other information
It is the responsibility of each competitor to schedule rehearsals in Cole Hall prior to the Final Round of the competition. On the day of the Final Round, Cole Hall has been reserved from 9:00 – 1:00 pm. You may schedule a twenty-minute rehearsal with your pianist through the Director of Orchestras.
School
of Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13043, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043
Phone: 936-468-4602 | Fax: 936-468-5810
Dr. Ron Anderson, Chair
Roni Lias, Webmaster
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2007