He has studied cello for 7 years and currently studies under Ohad Bar-David. Closing date: 15 Mar 2023. She currently studies with Dr. Vladimir Dyo and previously studied under Julianne Murphy Ruiz at the Music School of Delaware. Isaiah was also the first place winner in the junior strings division of the Tri-County Youth Festival and in March, 2014 Isaiah took top honors as the national winner at the MTNA National competition in Chicago, IL. What the International Concerto Competition does is invaluable, as it foster the young musicians growth in a unique and remarkable way. She is currently the Principal Violist of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, the Associate Principal Violist of the Temple University Music Preparatory Youth Chamber Orchestra, is a Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth (PMAY) artist and a Primavera artist. She conducted several Newark Symphony Chamber Concerts, as well. Last March, she performed as a soloist with the Wilmington Community Orchestra after winning first place in the senior division of the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. She currently studies with Kerri Ryan, the Assistant Principal Violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Sivani has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Honors Performance Series and, more recently, with the Global Music Partnership All-Star Orchestra. Tickets available at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre and at the door - Combination tickets available Concert Details: Baroque and Classical - Saturday 21 July 2pm Romantic and Modern - Sunday 22 July 2pm Isaiah attended the Meadowmount School of Music, the Heifetz International Music Institute, the Harpa International Music Festival in Reykjavk, Iceland, and the Perlman Music Program. On the NSO Board, Betsy was a valued member of the NSO Program Committee. 2 in D Minor, Op. Piano Competition and the New York International Piano Competition. When paying by check, make checks payable to: Newark Symphony Orchestra. The JCNYCC is recognised as the most prestigious competition in Australia for string soloists aged up to 18 years. John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition. MusicalAmerica - 2021 Guide to Top Competitions This past summer, Genna was accepted into the Spotlight on Opera program, where she performed the role of The Princess (Lenfant et les sortileges), in scene studies as Cleopatra (Giulio Cesare), and was featured in their concerts. She was named winner of the 2020 DYSO Concerto Competition, and was 1st Runner-up in the 2021 Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. -Concerto in G Major, 1st movement, Mozart- Concerto in A Major, K. 622, 1st movement, Spohr- Concerto #1 in C Minor, Op. Her compositions have won the MTNA composition competitions in both Delaware and Pennsylvania, and her solo piano works have been premiered throughout the United States including halls at the University of Miami, the University of Buffalo, Canisius College, and the Peabody Conservatory. During 2014, Sabine attended the Philadelphia International Music Festival (PIMF) and received third place for the Kennett Symphony Junior Instrumental Competition for Young Artists. Applicants selected for the final round of the competition in Washington, D.C. are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. Carolyn Semes is a Distinguished Honor Student at The University Scholars Program at PA Leadership Charter School. He is a member of the Youth Chamber Orchestra at the Temple University Music Preps Center for Gifted Young Musicians. Joyce Chen (PIANO) Superior, SJMTA Fall Festival Auditions at Rowan University 2022 He has won or placed in several local and national level competitions as well, in both solo and chamber divisions.Zeke enjoys participating in service for his community and in 2020, he was highlighted on KSL TVs High Five spotlight for the donation of 30 violins to the GRIT after school music program. She has also been a member of the PMAY Arts Initiative since 2017, and attended the 2019 Young Artist Summer Program at the Curtis Institute of Music. Round 1 will be virtual, and round 2 will be held at a location to be confirmed in March 2023. Sabine also loves to volunteer by playing cello at the A.I. Maya Anjali Buchanan, violin performs with the Civic Orchestra during Young Artist Competition finals in 2017. In April, he will perform in Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium as principal second of MSMs Philharmonic Orchestra in Manhattan School of Musics Centennial Gala. In that capacity she was responsible for making our Youth Concerto Competition a regionally sought after prize. 64, I, Isabella Nguyen, Grade 11, Ashland City, TN, violin A dynamic and adventurous clarinetist, Mr. Wilkes repertoire includes diverse selections from every period and genre of music. At UD, Alison has been a member of Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, multiple chamber groups, Flute Choir, Marching Band, and Pep Band. During her time at UD, she has studied under Harvey Price, Orlando Cotto, and Kristian Paradis. Ms. Jung is also an accomplished pianist. For the past three summers, she has attended the Bowdoin International Music Festival in Brunswick, Maine, as well as Valdres Sommersymfoni, a Norwegian festival, on scholarship in 2019. In 2013-2014, Conor was the concertmaster of both the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO) and Delaware Youth Soloists, the advanced ensemble of the DYSO. The winner does not have to be a current member at the time of performance. Hilton Head International Piano Competition. In 2021, she won the UD Concerto Competition and took second place in the Eastern Division of the MTNA Young Artist Woodwind Performance Competition in 2019. In his free time, Zubin rows, reads, and enjoys playing the competitive board game Catan. World-class judges create exposure and recognition for competitors at every level. Double Bass - Two contrasting movements from one of J.S.Bachs solo suites for cello. Sample contract available on request. Youth Programs - Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra She is also a member of Nota Bene Winds, a woodwind quintet that performs throughout the state of Delaware. Maxine is also a frequent performer for Pacem in Terris, a nonprofit organization that uses the arts to promote peace. (Subject to change based on CDC and SC DHEC recommendations), Ellie Dixon, Garde 10, Charlotte, NC, violin Dvorak Cello Concerto in Bb minor Directed by John Curro AM MBE Composer: Antonn Dvok Event: National Youth Concerto Competition Final 2016 Date: 9th Ocotber 2016 Venue: Old Museum, Brisbane, Queensland Cello National Youth Concerto Competition, Old Museum Leave a comment. At Cab Calloway, Gabriela is a soprano in the High School Vocal program, concertmaster of the select High School Chamber Orchestra, and a member of the Con Fuego steel drum ensemble. Currently, Sabine is associate principal cellist of PYOs 2016-2017 season. Second Place, Tri County Youth Festival Junior Strings 2022 Second Place, Bucks County Youth Concerto Competition 2022 Honorable Mention, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Ninth Annual Solo Competition 2023. She began playing violin at 4, studying with Julianne Murphy Ruiz, and has been playing viola for three years. He plays The Howard A. Levin, M.D. Conor has been studying both instruments with Ms. Shelley Beard at the Music School of Delaware. He is a two-time winner of the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians (2019 and 2021), a gold winner of the 2021 Bsendorfer Youth Music Festival, the first-place winner of the 2019 Estella Hillersohn Frankel Violin Scholarship, and the winner of 2021 Delaware Music Teachers Association Competition in junior string division. The competition provides talented young musicians with the opportunity to perform standard . Travel and lodging for this performance will be provided for the winner and one guardian. Isaiah is a sophomore at the Strath Haven High School and when not playing the cello, he loves to sing and enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and ping pong. Gabriela is an alum of the Sphinx Performance Academy at the Curtis Institute in 2018, 2019, and 2021, and at Cleveland Institute of Music in 2020; She is a two-year recipient of the SPA X-Factor Award, and in 2019 was awarded the prestigious Sphinx MPower Grant to continue her studies in the Honors Program at Music School of Delaware. Mendelssohn, Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op. Outside of music, Sivani is a member of her schools chapters of the NHS and Tri-M honors societies and has been on various competition teams, including academic teams and the speech and debate team. Conor is also part ofthe Archmere Academy Mastersingers, one of the top ten high school choirs in the nation. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Concerto Competition - AMERICAN YOUTH SYMPHONY Piano accompaniment is required with the concerto. It was established by Queensland Youth Orchestras in 1976 to encourage the development of young Australian string players. Congratulations to the National Finalists competing in the Australian Youth Classical Music Competition this year! Additionally, Sabine received an honorable mention in the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra (LSO) Young Artists Competition and represented her middle school at the District 12 Pennsylvania 7/8th Grade Stringfest. He started playing violin at the age of four and came to the U.S. for high school. 14, I, Roy Lee, Grade 11, Suwanee, GA, violin -Repertoire must meet the new requirements outlined below. Contact QYO | Subscribe | Privacy | Sponsors | EmploymentPO Box 40 Royal Brisbane Hospital QLD 4029, Barrambin, Mianjin CountryThe Old Museum, 480 Gregory Terrace, cnr Bowen Bridge Road, Bowen Hills QLD 400607 3257 1191 | info@qyo.org.au. concerto first) and listed with the title of the piece. Esme Arias-Kim, a 17-year-old violinist, was declared the first-place winner of the 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition. Applicants to previous NYCCs may not repeat the same works unless they can show that they have exhausted the repertoire for their instrument. David currently participates in a trio as part of the Advanced Study Program of the Settlement Music School on full scholarship, preparing and performing contemporary works by Jennifer Higdon, David Ludwig, and Paul Schoenfield. The decision of the judges will be final. Sabines achievement continued in 2015 as a member of the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO); she received 1st place for PYAOs first annual concerto competition and performed as a soloist with the orchestra in Kimmel Center. Letter of Recommendation: A teacher familiar with your musicianship must provide a letter of recommendation. The actual competition was run very well and I truly cherish the experience of performing for the jury and meeting the other competitors. The winner does not have to be a current member at the time of performance. She has gone on tour with the Symphony Orchestra to China and the Wind Ensemble toSpain. Ms. Jung also won the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra (SPSO) Young Artists Competition and played with the orchestra, and won first place for the Kennett Symphony Junior Instrumental Competition for Young Artists. The winner will have ample rehearsal time with the ensemble as well as a sound check in the performance space. Isaiah Kimis a 15 years old cellist from Wallingford, PA. In his free time, Zeke enjoys hiking with his family in the Wasatch Mountains, playing basketball and video games and spending time with friends. Cellist Maxine Chou, age seventeen, is a junior at Wilmington Friends School. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit a proposed recital program that is showy and provides interest to audiences of all ages. Concerto Competition Finals to Feature Six High School Musicians 47th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition 2022 Three of Australia's most outstanding young violinists performed popular concertos with the Queensland Youth Symphony conducted by Paul Dean. The 2018 jury will comprise: violinist Alan Smith, violist David Deacon and cellist Matthew Farrell. Prizes Awarded at Australian National Youth Concerto Competition 3. 9. Violinist Njioma Grevious of Boston, MA and Washington, DC, is a versatile chamber and orchestral musician who completed her undergraduate studies at The Juilliard School and is currently studying at the University of Delaware as a graduate string quartet fellow. She is the assistant principal violist of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, a Music School of Delaware Merit Scholar, and violist of the Gabriel Braverman String Quartet, a Settlement Music School Advanced Study Scholarship Program ensemble coached by the former associate principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sidney Curtiss. She will appear as a soloist in a CSO Youth Concert during the 2023/24 Season. Christine has been studying percussion for almost a decade, and her favorite percussion instruments include the steel pan and timpani. Zubin Park, seventeen, is a senior cellist residing in Wilmington Delaware. The GMTA Pre-College Piano Auditions is a three-round competition event. Since 2007, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has sponsored a Youth Concerto Competition for the Southeastern Region of the United States. In 2014 and 2015, Stephanie won top prize in the Reading Symphony Orchestra League Competition and placed second in the Atonement Bach Competition. She has also worked with Leon Fleisher, Richard Goode, and Seymour Lipkin among others. The three Finalists in the 48th National Youth Concerto Competition perform their chosen concertos with QYS. Outside of music, Daniel enjoys reading, gardening, and playing soccer. g) Audio recording as per conditions 4 & 5 above. Ms. Suzuki has been teaching piano more than two decades with over 15 years at Merit School of Music. He was also selected as a member of the National Youth Orchestra USA and will tour Europe with NYO-USA in the summer of 2022. Works are to be recorded in order (ie. Wieniawski, Concerto No. b) Violin - The first and any other movement of one of J. S. Bachs solo sonatas or solo partitas. (abridged to meet the time limit), Ewan Manalo, Grade 11, Ooltewah, TN, cello A non-refundable fee of $40 must accompany each application. He has performed in several Title I schools throughout Salt Lake and was awarded Youth Individual Instrumentalist, Best of State in 2020.Zeke has performed in masterclasses or private lessons for several esteemed violin professors such as: Robert Lipsett (Colburn School), Midori Goto (Curtis Institute of Music), Laurie Smukler (Juilliard School), Masao Kawasaki (Juilliard School) Simon James, Ian Swensen (San Fransisco Conservatory) and Donald Weilerstein (NEC). Isaiah plays a John Juzek cello made in 1939, generously loaned to him by the Carlsen Cello Foundation. Most recently, Jonathan was awarded the inaugural Samuel Hsu Piano Scholarship to attend Chamberfest at CSEHY Summer School of Music. Since his orchestral debut at age 10, he has been invited to perform with the Newark Symphony Orchestra, Wilmington Community Orchestra, Tower Hill Chamber Orchestra, and Gloria Youth Orchestra. This year's judges also commended 14 year old cellist Benett Tsai and 16 year old violinist Emmalena . David won many competitions and performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall, Kimmel Center and Lincoln Center. In 2020, she was the flute/piccolo musician in the orchestra for the premiere performances of the new musicalShanghai Sonatasin Mitchell Hall. Daniel made his solo orchestra debut at the age of 11. Queensland Youth Orchestras respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of theAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations on whose lands we live and work. The winner will perform the concerto with AYS in the 2023/24 season. She is a member of four honor societies, including Pi Kappa Lambda, Eta Chi Chapter, and Phi Kappa Phi. 10. The winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship courtesy of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and perform on stage with the . She also enjoys reading and participating in musical theater productions. The applicants concerto movement may exceed 10 minutes; however, the selection performed in the round 1 video submission must fit within this time constraint. c) Violin, Viola & Cello - Two works of the applicants choosing; one from the 19th and one from the 20th/21st centuries. Congratulations to 13 year old Ein Na from Brisbane who was this year's winner. The application formcannot be completed without a link to the video. Among Gennas other pursuits are donating to and performing for fundraisers such as the Johnathan Beech Memorial Concert, which raises money to benefit children who are dealing with chronic/life-threatening illnesses, and the Annual Benefit Concert to Combat Human Trafficking. In 2021, he placed 1st prize in the Vancouver Symphony Young Artists Competition. She has been very involved in performance since her freshman year and has served as principal oboe in the UD Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Daniel Qi is a freshman at Archmere Academy in Wilmington Delaware. She will receive AUD $3000. Wieniawski, Concerto No. Among his greatest musical influences he cites Frank Zappa, Dmitri Shostakovitch, the French modernists, and Charles Mingus. She performed in a master class in 2013 with Jonathan Spitz, principal cellist of the New Jersey Orchestra. Feb. 10, 2023: Selected finalists rehearse with accompanist and have a coaching session with a member of "The President's Own." Bio: Ms. Suzuki was born in Japan. Current members who have previously won this competition are eligible to participate in this competition. Natalie Kendy wins 2019 National Youth Concerto Competition 2022 Young Artists' Competition | Cdasymphony She began playing violin at age six in Valencia, Spain, and has been studying with Julianne Murphy Ruiz at the Music School of Delaware (MSD) since 2015. Dupont childrens hospital. HHSO Youth Concerto Competition. Tchaikovsky, Concerto in D Major, Op. Current members who have previously won this competition are eligible to participate in this competition. He is currently the concertmaster of the Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra and the Haverford Orchestra. Maestro John Morris Russell gave us a varied selection of composers and eras., My many thanks for the very moving program offered tonight. Aside from playing the violin, Vibhas interests include playing Indian classical music (violin), learning Sanskrit, Math, Composing, and Penguins. Finalists will provide their own accompanists and copies of complete scores of their selections. He has won first place in competitions including the Kings Peak Music Competition, and the Bsendorfer Youth Music Festival. In 2020, Bethany and her twin sister, Susanna, founded a non-profit organization known as Harmony for Healing which has provided financial aid to unemployed artists struggling during COVID-19 and Ukrainian refugees in need of medical supplies and humanitarian aid. The Presidents Own United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce its Concerto Competition for High School Musiciansare now open. Applicants must be string players aged 18 years or under on 9 October 2023. Along with her colleagues in the Abeo Quartet, Njioma participated in the Banff International String Quartet Competition, won First Prize and the Audience Favorite Prize in the Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition for Emerging Professional Ensembles and was Silver Medal winner of the 2022 Chesapeake International Chamber Music Competition, all in 2022. Thank you to all of the GNOYO members who have entered the Young Soloists Concerto Competition, to be held at St. Charles Ave. Baptist Church. He won the Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts' concerto competition at age 8, performing the Bach Double Concerto with orchestra, and he was the youngest violinist in the 2008 Detroit Civic Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, later placing as a finalist in that year's respective concerto . Feb. 11, 2023: The final round performance is held at 2:00 p.m. in John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. and live streamed at www.youtube.com/usmarineband. Proctors will host special guest Eujeong Choi, winner of the Empire State Youth Orchestra 2022 Concerto Competition, for the upcoming Schenectady Symphony Orchestra performance, "The Age of N He enjoys a demanding performance schedule and was recently selected as the winner of the 2015 Universityof Delaware concerto competition and is aDelaware representative for the Eastern Divisional Music Teacher National Association Woodwind Solo competition. Competition: win tickets to the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland The village is situated along PA Route 946 at the intersection of Route 946 and Blue Mountain Road. Information about the 2024 Young Artists Competition will be available in September 2023. On April 6 NYOS Development Orchestra perform Grieg's much-loved Piano Concerto in A Minor with the exceptional young Scottish pianist Ethan Loch, BBC Young Musician 2022 finalist. Auditions: TBD January, 2024. The AYS Concerto Competition was established to recognize outstanding musicians in the orchestra and to also train the orchestra in the art of orchestral accompaniment. Alison Hoffmanis a senior Music Education major at the University of Delaware. Under the tutelage of Karen Birch-Blundell, Laura studied and played such major orchestra repertoire as Strauss Alpine Symphony, Mahlers Symphony No. 2nd Place: Nathan Shepherd |Bassoon - Lanesville, IN, 3rd Place: Nikka Gershman |Flute -Los Angeles, CA, Christopher Dechant |Clarinet - Lucas, TX, Julianna Hollenbach |Horn - American Fork, UT, Christopher Petrella |Trumpet - Hudson, OH. Born in Newark, Delaware, David is a junior at Radnor High School. For questions regarding the Young Artists Competition, contact Rachael Cohen via email or call 312-294-3400. NSO Betsy L. Kent Youth Concerto Competition Announcing the 2022-2023 Betsy L. Kent Youth Concerto Competition. 8. Outstanding performers are selected for Round 2 based on their virtual submissions. The Concerto Competition takes place in alternate years and will next take place during the 2024-25 season. Her main passion, though, was Education & Outreach. This year, she has been cast as Alcina in Francesca CaccinisLa liberazione di Ruggieroat the University of Delaware. Check out the Institute for Composer Diversity. Mr. Wilkes currently studies at the University of Delaware in pursuit of the Master of Music in Clarinet Performance. Carolyn has performed as soloist with Temple University Orchestra, The Ambler, Old York Road and Delaware County Symphonies, Philadelphia Orchestra Society, The Ocean City Pops, The Macau Youth Orchestra, as part of their 10thAnniversary celebration, and The Shanghai Philharmonic. She studies with Eileen Grycky, flute professor at UD. 11, 1st movement, Creston- Concertino for Marimba, 1st movement, Cirone, Anthony- Sonata #1 for Timpani & piano, Tcherepnin- Sonatina for Three Timpani, 1st & 4th movements, Russell, A. She received 1st in the instrumental division of the Pottstown Rotary Clubs 7th Annual Performing Arts Competition and accepted a musical scholarship. The Australian National Youth Concerto Competition was established by conductor John Curro and the Queensland Youth Orchestras in 1976 - to encourage the development of outstanding young Australian string players. John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition Queensland Youth Second and third-place winners will receive $1,000 and $500 scholarships respectively. YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION | dcsmusic Since 2020, Gabriela has been a PMAY artist, and that year was named a Coastal Concerts Scholarship winner. I was so impressed with the level of playing and musicianship of the IYACC participants. 5. Audition Requirements: 1. Next year, she hopes to attend a conservatory to prepare for a career in violin performance. 7, and Bartks Miraculous Mandarin. Barber, Concerto, Op. Recently, he was named a winner of the YoungArts National Competition. The American Protg International Concerto Competition The American Protg International Music Talent Competition The American Protg International Piano and Strings Competition The American Protg International Woodwinds and Brass Competition The American Protg Showcase at Stern Dallas Music Teachers Association In 2021, Gabriela was selected as one of ten participants of the inaugural national cohort of Fortissima, an artistic and leadership development program for high school-age young women in classical music at the Colburn School, where she is mentored by Karla Donehew-Perez of the Catalyst Quartet. She was selected to take part in a 12-day choral residency at Cambridge University in the winter of 2022. Sabine also won the Newark Symphonys concerto competition and will perform with the orchestra in May 2017. 35, I He began playing the violin at the age of four and started playing the viola three years ago. Tertiary students are not eligible to enter. The winner is featured on the following season as soloist with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as part of CSO School and Family Concerts. American Youth Symphony is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Six very talented young musicians from across the country will convene at John Philip Sousa Band Hall on Saturday, Feb. 19, to compete in the final round of the Marine Band's 2022 Concerto Competition. 2022 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition - Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Purchase STRING SENSATIONS tickets soon! All the applications were judged by Alan Smith, David Deacon, and Matthew Farrell. Three of Australias most outstanding young violinists - Finalists in the 48th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition - perform popular concertos with the Queensland Youth Symphony conducted by Paul Dean.