Purpose:
To encourage the appreciation for and performance of art music by outstanding young Christian musicians.
Who may enter:
Christian students in high school (grades 9-12). Winners from the 2011 competition are not eligible until 2013.
A brief statement explaining how and when you came to know Christ as your personal Savior must accompany your application.
Prizes:
Winners will perform with the PBU Symphony Orchestra on May 4, 2012 (must be available for evening rehearsals on May 1 and 3). Up to two winners will be announced. The School of Music and Performing Arts reserves the right not to award winners. Runners-up may be announced and asked to perform if the winner is unable to do so.
Judges:
Full-time faculty of the School of Music and Performing Arts.
Notification:
Participants will be notified of competition results by mail within one week of the competition.
Accompanists:
Performers should supply their own accompanist. If necessary, an accompanist will be provided for an additional $50.00 fee. If an accompanist is requested, a copy of the music must be received with registration. Rehearsal time allotted with staff accompanist will be proportionate to the length of the piece. All auditions must be accompanied.
Repertoire:
One movement of a concerto, an opera or oratorio excerpt, or other complete composition for soloist and orchestra.
The selected piece must have orchestral parts in print and available.
Music must be memorized.
The School of Music and Performing Arts reserves the right to determine programming suitability of the pieces performed.
Duration:
Not to exceed 20 minutes (including introduction). Entries over 20 minutes will be disqualified. Minimum of 5 minutes for keyboard and instrumental entries.
Competition Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Participants will be notified of your exact audition time approximately two weeks before the competition.
- Participants must be able to compete at any time on the competition date – no requests, please.
Entry Fee:
$35.00 non-refundable check or money order payable to Philadelphia Biblical University. If applicable, additional $50.00 accompanist fee must be included with registration.
Entry Deadline:
Friday, January 13, 2012.
Entries received after this date must include a $15.00 late fee.
For more information or assistance with registration, call 215.702.4324 or e-mail oyca@pbu.edu.
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