Annual Concerto Competition
The 2021 Annual Concerto Competition for String, Wind, Brass, and Percussion is now set as below:
- What: Youth Symphony of DuPage Annual Concerto Competition 2023
- Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023
- Location: Wentz Concert Hall
- Requirement: YSDP Concert and symphony members and all selections must be memorized
- Register at: youth-symphony-of-dupagey.ticketleap.com/concerto-competition/
- Fees: There is a $25 non-refundable competition fee. The fee is due with the application by January 27, 2023
Additional Notes:
- The competition schedule fills up fast, and we are accepting the applications first come first accepted basis. The audition time will be assigned upon receipt of the completed application and the payment.
- Please receive prior approval of your music selection from your conductor before applying, begin rehearsing and memorizing.
- All selections must be memorized.
- You must play one complete movement of a piece, and the piece should be no longer than 10 minutes in length.
- You must provide a scanned copy of your music; consisting of all pages in one file for the judges. Have measures clearly marked.
- You must provide your own piano accompanist at the audition.
- The dress code is formal or concert attire.
- Judges will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd placements in each division. Honorable mentions may also be given.
- Judges may opt not to give 1st place if they feel certain criteria and standards have not been met.
- Final decisions concerning solo performances are at the sole discretion of the Music Director.
- Selected Concert and Symphony Winners may perform at the February or April concerts. The 1st place Symphony Concerto Winner will receive $200 and perform their piece with the Symphony Orchestra. The 1st place Concert concerto winner(s) will receive $100 and perform their piece with their piano accompanist.
To Symphony Members:
- Orchestral accompaniments must be easily accessible and affordable for rental purposes should you be chosen to perform with the Symphony Orchestra during the April concert.
- Please research and inform YSDP of the cost and availability of your music selection before receiving approval.
- Discuss with your private teacher where / how to get access to the orchestral accompaniment parts.
- You must play complete movements of pieces. Appropriate cuts may be used if the piece is too long. Only one movement can be used for the audition.
DEADLINE: Application, video link, and prior approval are DUE no later than February 5, 2022, or until the competition schedule is full, whichever comes first.
PAST WINNERS: The Prior 1st place winners must wait one year to apply for the competition.
