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2006 SMC Concerto Competition for Non-Pianists

Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra
Dr. James Smith, Music Director

Auditions: March 5, 2006 (Sunday), starting at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Monica College, Music Building, Room 159

Showcase Concert: May 7, 2006 (Sunday), 4:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Monica College Concert Hall

APPLICATION FORM
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2006 (online)

Eligibility:

1. Grades 7-12

2. Age 18 or under as of June 1, 2006

3. Students must have studied with his/her current teacher for at least six months prior to the competition or must have written permission from the previous teacher to participate in the competition.  (In the latter case, both teachers will be acknowledged.)

4. This competition is for wind, string, brass, percussion, and vocal students.  NO PIANISTS.

5. Previous winners of the SMC Concerto Competition for Non-Pianists are ineligible.

Rules:

1. Instrumentalists must prepare one movement (or multiple short movements from the same work) of a standard concerto.  The movement(s) (and cadenza(s), if applicable) must be memorized.

2. Vocalists must prepare one concert aria (or two shorter concert arias).  The aria(s) must be memorized.

3. All entrants must provide their own accompanist.  Teachers may NOT accompany their own students.

Application Fees:

1. Students of current MTAC or CAPMT teachers: $22 (non-refundable)

2. All other students: $27 (non-refundable)

3. Checks must be made payable to MTAC-WLA.  Please do NOT send cash.

4. Students must submit a photocopy of a proof-of-age document (e.g., birth certificate, passport, student identification card with birth date, driver's license).

Winners:

1. Winners will be posted at www.mtacwla.org on the evening of the competition.

2. Winners will perform with the Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. James Smith, on Sunday, May 7, 2006, 4:00 p.m., at the Santa Monica College Concert Hall.

3. Rehearsal schedule for winners will be announced after the competition.

For further information, please contact:
Deborah H. How
MTAC-WLA Concerto & Solo Competitions Chair
(310) 828-6677
dhhow@musette.org

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