String Orchestra of the Rockies

announces the

SOR Solo String Competition for young artists ages 15 to 25

This is a biannual competition at the Music Recital Hall,
The University of Montana - Missoula, Montana
The next competition will be January 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm

January 10, 2009
Program

1:00 Andrea Casarrubios, cello

“Arpeggione” Sonata in A Minor, D 825 - Schubert
Dorothy Peterson , piano

1:40 Ryan Cockerham, violin

Fratres - ArvoPart / Concerto for Violin No. 1 in A Minor - J. S. Bach / Allegro Moderato ~Andante~Allegro assai
Dorothy Peterson, piano

2:20 Enrique Olvera, viola

Trauermusik - Hindemith
Langsam~Ruhig bewegt~Lebhaft~Sehr langsam
Dorothy Peterson, piano

2:40 Katherine Hodgson, violin

Concerto No. 2 in E Major - J. S. Bach / Allegro~Adagio~Allegro assai
Dorothy Peterson, piano

A reception for the four finalists will follow the performance

To choose a young artist for a solo performance with the String Orchestra of the Rockies in the final concert of the season, May 3, 2009, in Missoula, Montana.

The winner will perform a featured solo with the String Orchestra of the Rockies, and will receive a cash award of $1000. If the chosen work is for two or more soloists, the winners will split the prize money.

This competition is open to string players (violin, viola, cello, string bass) ages 15-25 as of the competition date. Applicants may not be under professional management. Previous winners are not eligible to enter. Application must be postmarked by November 3, 2008.

Application must include 1) application form, 2) copy of birth certificate or passport as proof of age, 3) high quality audio recording (cassette tape or CD) with piano accompaniment, 4) short biography, and 5) non-refundable $40 application fee. After the selection, a "head shot" that can be posted on this website will be required for the finalists.

Concerto or single movement work must be for solo instrument(s) and string orchestra with length between 15 and 30 minutes. Repertoire for more than one solo instrument is allowed. Repertoire must be scored for soloist(s) and string orchestra only. A suggested repertoire list is available. Music must be played from original printed score - no copies.

Applications will be reviewed and all applicants will be notified of their status by December 5, 2008. Finalists will be invited to play in the final competition at the University of Montana - Missoula, Montana. Finalists must provide their own transportation. All finalists who compete will receive an honorarium of $150 and a partial reimbursement for travel. The work performed in the final competition must be the same as on your application recording. The piece played in the final competition must be performed from memory.

If you have a question specifically about this solo competition, please contact Fern Glass Boyd at (406) 243-5371 or send email to finemusic@sormt.org.

SOR Solo Competition
P.O. Box 8265
Missoula, MT 59807

Click here for printable application form

Click here for suggested repertoire list

January 10, 2009 Program

January 10, 2009
Program