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2022
STRING
CONCERTO
COMPETITION

Saturday April 2, 2022

Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.


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2022
STRING
CONCERTO
COMPETITION

Saturday April 2, 2022

Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.


Register


2022
STRING
CONCERTO
COMPETITION

Saturday April 2, 2022

Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.


Register

Eligibility

Open to all pre-college violin, viola, and cello students residing in the United States.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT
All students must perform one movement of choice from a major concerto for their instrument.
APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
DEADLINE

February 9, 2022

Non-refundable application fee is $50 payable to Essential Music LLC.


Register

Eligibility

Open to all pre-college violin, viola, and cello students residing in the United States.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT
All students must perform one movement of choice from a major concerto for their instrument.
APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
DEADLINE

February 9, 2022

Non-refundable application fee is $50 payable to Essential Music LLC.


Register

Eligibility

Open to all pre-college violin, viola, and cello students residing in the United States.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT
All students must perform one movement of choice from a major concerto for their instrument.
APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
DEADLINE

February 9, 2022

Non-refundable application fee is $50 payable to Essential Music LLC.


Register

APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
DEADLINE

February 9, 2022

Non-refundable application fee is $50 payable to Essential Music LLC.


Register

COMPETITION DATE
Saturday April 2, 2022Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.COMPETITION LOCATION
Essential Music Org
4671 Old Scottsville Rd
Alvaton, Kentucky 42122
APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
DEADLINE

February 9, 2022

Non-refundable application fee is $50 payable to Essential Music LLC.


Register

COMPETITION DATE
Saturday April 2, 2022Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.COMPETITION LOCATION
Essential Music Org
4671 Old Scottsville Rd
Alvaton, Kentucky 42122
APPLICATION & VIDEO SUBMISSION
DEADLINE

February 9, 2022

Non-refundable application fee is $50 payable to Essential Music LLC.

 


Register

COMPETITION DATE
Saturday April 2, 2022Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.COMPETITION LOCATION
Essential Music Org
4671 Old Scottsville Rd
Alvaton, Kentucky 42122

IN-PERSON

COMPETITION RULES

  • 20 semi-finalists will be selected.
  • Students must perform in-person and by memory.
  • Students must perform with piano accompaniment.
  • EMO can provide professional piano accompaniment for an additional fee.

Preliminary
Round video submission requirementsSubmit a video via Youtube or Vimeo Link.

  • Video length may range from 5 minutes to 8 minutes, piano accompaniment not required.
  • Repertoire is student’s choice and should demonstrate performance level.
  • Repertoire does not have to be the concerto movement that will be performed in the finals (in-person).
  • Excerpts of any standard solo works are acceptable.
  • Video performances from 2021 recitals are acceptable.

All competitors will receive email notification no later than February, 21, 2022 regarding announcement of the selected finalists.Due to health considerations all finalists will have the option of virtual or in person performance on April 2.

Register

PERFORMANCe

Winners will perform the same evening for a live audience at the EMO HQ (same address).

Winners Announcement

Winners will be announced by adjudicators the same day after competition has ended.

Awards will be presented by the EMO Board at the evening concert.

Awards

First prize: $500.
Second prize: $300.
Third prize: $200.


Register

Winners Announcement

PERFORMANCe

Winners will perform the same evening for a live audience at the EMO HQ (same address).

Winners Announcement

Winners will be announced by adjudicators the same day after competition has ended.

Awards will be presented by the EMO Board at the evening concert.

Awards

First prize: $500.
Second prize: $300.
Third prize: $200.


Register

Winners Announcement

Winners Announcement

Winners will be announced by adjudicators the same day after competition has ended.

Awards will be presented by the EMO Board at the evening concert.

PERFORMANCe

Winners will perform the same evening for a live audience at the EMO HQ (same address).

Awards

First prize: $500.
Second prize: $300.
Third prize: $200.


Register

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