Young Artist Competition
This prestigious competition provides high school vocalists and instrumentalists throughout Florida the exceptional opportunity to prepare for performance before judges who are respected in their field. The winners of this annual all-state competition perform their winning selections at a concert that is free and open to the public, benefiting the community not only by providing an enriching musical experience, but also by offering role models to youngsters and inspiring future art patrons. For more information about the competition, or to obtain an entry form, email education@bachfestivalflorida.org.
This year’s Young Artist Competition is Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Applications due Wednesday, November 2.
Download a 2011 Young Artist Competition Application
Eligibility
- Students in grades 9-12 who are Florida residents or who attend a Florida school.
- Students in lower grades with prize-winning potential may apply for permission to compete by submitting a 5-7 minute CD and teacher letter of recommendation with application.
- Previous grand-prize winners and students under professional management may not compete.
Competition
- Students may compete in one of four categories- piano, strings, brass/woodwinds, or voice.
- Instrumentalists should prepare one selection; vocalists, two contrasting selections. Selections should be appropriate classical music for the instrument and must be performed from memory.
- Total performance time may not exceed 7 minutes. Participants are responsible for honoring the 7 minute time limit, making appropriate edits where necessary.
- Participants must provide one original copy of music showing any edits. Photocopies are unacceptable.
- Participants must provide their own accompanist.
