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NCO Annual Concerto Competition

Each year the orchestra runs a Young Performers' Concerto Competition. This was begun in 2006 and the competition is held each February with bursaries for the winner and the runner-up.  The winner is featured as guest artist for the June concerts.


CONCERTO COMPETITION
For Young String, Woodwind, or Brass Instrumentalists,
 Pianists and Singers
The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra will choose one soloist or duo to perform a full concerto or concert piece as part of the NCO performances on Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd, 2019. The winner will also receive a prize of $400.00.
 
Applicants must:
  • Be 13- 21 years of age as of January 1st, 2019
  • Specify a desired concerto or concert piece for solo/duo string, wind or brass instrument, solo piano or solo/duo voice ACCOMPANIED BY STRING ORCHESTRA ONLY. Any entries requiring additional instruments will not be considered.
  • Reside in the central Vancouver Island area
  • Provide own accompanist for audition
  • Must demonstrate a performance level at or above Royal Conservatory grade 7
 
Applications:
  • 1st STAGE- Applicants’ music choice only- due by December 7th, 2018 or earlier via email to lakrull1@gmail.com
  • 2nd STAGE- Upon approval of 1st stage full application is due by February 8th, 2019
 
Auditions
  • Successful Applicants will be contacted after February 8th, 2019 to arrange audition times
  • Auditions will occur on February 17th, 2019
  • The selected soloist must be available for Wednesday evening rehearsals and for the performance dates of June 1st and June 2nd, 2019.
 
Application forms and rules are available at:
www.nanaimochamberorchestra.com
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music
 
For more information, contact:
Leslie Krull
(250) 758-3317
lakrull1@gmail.com
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  • Home
    • Our Director
    • About Us
    • Sponsors
    • History
    • Musicians >
      • Violin
      • Viola
      • Cello
      • Double Bass
  • Concerts & Tickets
    • Tickets
    • 2019-20 Season >
      • November 2019
      • NCO and Malaspina Choir
      • March 2020 Concert
    • Past Performances >
      • 2018-19 Season >
        • November/December 2018
        • March/April 2019
        • June 2019
        • August 30, 2019
      • 2017-18 Season >
        • November 2017
        • March 2018
        • June 2018
      • Summer 2017
      • June 3 & 4, 2017
      • Mar 11 & 12, 2017
      • Nov 26 & 27, 2016
      • Opera! 2016 Oct 22, 23
      • June 4 and 5, 2016
      • March 19 and 20, 2016
      • Nov 28 and Dec 6, 2015
      • Opera! Oct. 24 and 25, 2015
  • Concerto Competition
    • Past Winners
    • Application Information for 2019
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us
    • Contact List
    • Guestbook
    • Join Us!
  • Members Only
    • Chamber Music Organizations
    • NCO Rules of Conduct
    • Rehearsal Notices
    • Performance Opportunities
    • Board Meetings >
      • 9 January 2018
      • 13 February, 2018
      • 13 March 2018
      • 10 April 2018
      • 8 May 2018
      • 12 June 2018
      • 11 September 2018
      • 13 November 2018
      • January 2019
      • March 2019
      • April 2019
  • Chamber Music Event Links