Call for Entries

Music Worcester seeks highly talented student musicians from the greater Worcester area to compete in its 2008 Young Artist Competition to be held on Tuesday, May 6th at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 25, 2008.

Applicants must perform a movement from a concerto or a work from the standard classical repertoire, 5-7 minutes in duration, on an orchestral instrument or piano. Students must provide their own accompanist, if needed.

Prizes

First Prize: Scholarship award and performance as soloist at the Music Guild's Spring Musicale in a Showcase for Young Artists at the Worcester Country Club in

Additional prizes: Scholarship award and performance as soloist at Music Worcester's Annual Meeting at the discretion of Music Worcester.

Scholarship awards range from $1,100 to $500.

Judges

LOUKIA S. BITZAS, Chair
Retired Director of Music/Art, Worcester Public Schools

CHARLOTTE BAUM ZAX
Pianist, private piano teacher, recitalist/soloist with chamber groups

DOUGLAS G. WEEKS
Professor of Music, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Music Worcester recognizes the importance of showcasing young musicians if the present high standard of American music culture is to be maintained. Through its Young Artist Competition, Music Worcester seeks to encourage highly talented artists and provide the winners with scholarship awards and performance opportunities.

Application  Forms available on www.musicworcester.org or call office.