National Solo Competition 2006 Information

 

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Colorado ASTA with NSOA

 National Solo Competition 2006

The American String Teachers with the National School Orchestra Association, through a continuing program to give recognition to young talent, will hold its  Concerto Competition for String students. The winner will be nominated to compete at the National Solo Competition, with winners performing at the National ASTA Convention in Detroit, March 10th, 2007.

The competition proceeds in one round at the state level:

1.            Applicants must submit the required repertoire from the National Solo Competition Repertoire list on a compact disc or cassette tape.

2.   Put your name on your CD or tape for identification. Send the recording and the application form to Gail Sindelar postmarked by October 27th, 2006.  Mail to Gail Sindelar, Grandview High School, 20500 E. Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO  80016.

3.   A $ 25.00 non-refundable processing fee must be included with the application. All CDs and tapes postmarked by October 27th, 2006 (sent with the $25.00 fee) will be reviewed and judged without exception. No late entries will be accepted.

4.     Prominent judges from the American String Teacher’s Association will select finalists by November 5th.   Decisions of the judges are final. If selected as a finalist, you will be notified by November 6th.

5.     Piano accompaniment is vital to the musical quality of your audition.  It is recommended that you cut lengthy piano tutti sections.

Finalists:

If you are selected by Colorado as a finalist, you will be submitted to the national competition and you must complete the following requirements:

1.   Complete a national competition application (found online at www.astaweb.com).

2.   Submit the application fee of $75. Checks should be made payable to ASTA.

3.     Make a recording of the national competition repertoire (found online at www.astaweb.com/2007/SoloComp.html).

4.     Submit proof of date of birth and the student’s and/or teacher’s ASTA membership ID number

5.     Send all of the above items to your state competition chair postmarked no later than November 16, 2006, to be verified and sent on to the ASTA national office.

6.     State competition chairs will forward all applications to the national office by December 1, 2006.

7.     If selected as a finalist at the National Level, Colorado ASTA will help financially with transportation and fees to help enable you to attend the convention in Detroit.

 

Finalists will be selected and notified by February 1, 2007. National finals occur at the 2007 ASTA National Conference in Detroit. All finalists must be present to be eligible.

Go on-line at www.astaweb.com to find more information about:

Solo Competition Guidelines

State Competition Information and Contacts

Past Winners

Repertoire

Dates to Remember

Performance Dates:

·       March 7–10, 2007: Finalists compete at the ASTA National Conference in Detroit.

·       March 7, 2007: Rehearsal*

·       March 8, 2007: Rehearsal and Competition*

·       March 9, 2007: Competition*

·       March 10, 2007: Winners’ Recital*

 

*Schedule subject to change. All National Solo Competition events will take place March 7–10, 2007.

Any inquiries or questions should be addressed to your state competition chair, Gail Sindelar at gsindelar@cherrycreekschools.org

 

Eligibility

There are two levels: the Junior Division and the Senior Division. The Junior Division is open to musicians under the age of 19 as of March 10, 2007 (born after March 10, 1988). The Senior Division is open to musicians ages 19 to 25 as of March 10, 2007 (born on or after March 10, 1981, and before March 11, 1987).

All eligible previous entrants may enter the competition again, including previous national finalists and second prize winners. Previous grand prize and first prize winners in the Junior Division may not compete again in that division; however, they may enter the Senior Division if they will have attained their 19th birthday by March 10, 2007. Previous grand prize and first prize winners in the Senior Division are not eligible to compete further.

1.     Applicants for the Junior Division must have a recommendation by their orchestra teacher or their private teacher.  All applicants for the Junior Division must be enrolled and in good standing in their high school orchestra, if there is one.

2.     The same audition material required by the National Solo Competition is also required by the State of Colorado.

3.     Entry in this competition constitutes the contestant’s authorization to use his or her name, photograph, and biographical information for publicity purposes.

 

 

 

 

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