Concerto Competition
The Napa Valley Youth Symphony has started a tradition of highlighting some of the talented young musicians in the orchestra by having members solo during concerts. Up to two musicians are chosen each season and perform for the season ending concert in May.
To apply for the concerto competition, please download this form and return it to Kirstin Haag by February 21, 2012.
The Napa Valley Youth Symphony will hold Concerto Competition Auditions for members in
good standing. Auditions will take place on February 28 and will be scheduled at 15-minute
intervals during the rehearsal. Up to two candidates will be selected to perform single memorized
concerto movements with the NVYS on the May 19, 2012 concert program.
Eligibility
The Concerto Auditions are open to all members in good standing, defined as follows: Tuition
paid in full or on approved scholarship; no more than two absences from rehearsals per set, nor
excessive lateness; no missing music; participant in school music programs where appropriate;
and the entry must be approved by student's parent or guardian. Prior winners are eligible to
apply after two years. Register by completing the bottom portion of this form and returning it to
Kirstin by February 21st. Confirmation will be e-mailed to each applicant with each being
assigned a specific time.
Repertoire
Works must be a single movement from a standard concerto or a standard solo work
accompanied by orchestra with parts readily available and playable by the orchestra members.
The work must be published in a version for your instrument and orchestra, not just piano
accompaniment. Ask your teacher for help with this. All entries must be approved by the music
director.
Performance
Applicants will be given 15-minute time slots. The judges may stop the musician at any time and
ask for other sections of a given work, so the entire movement must be prepared.
Accompanists will not be permitted, in order to make this experience fair and accessible to as
many players as possible.
Concerto Competition winners:
2011 Helena Herber, Violin ~ Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 - First Mvmt.
2011 Noah Terry, Violin ~ Viotti Violin Concerto No. 23 - First Movement
2011 Brittany Wong, Flute ~ Encouragement Award
2010 Elena Kim, Violin ~ Lalo Symphonie Espagnole - First Movement
2010 Marie Kelly, Piano ~ Mozart Piano Concerto in C Major - First Movement
2010 Helena Herber, Violin ~ Vitali Chaccone -Encouragement Award
2009 Molly Rubin, Bassoon ~ Weber Bassoon Concerto - First Movement
2009 Daniel Cho, Violin ~ Bruch Violin Concerto - Third Movement
2008 Hayaka Komatsu, Violin ~ Lalo Symphonie Espagnole - First Movement
2007 Ethan Dittrich-Reed, Cello ~ Saint-Saens Cello Concerto
2006 Oliver Blaylock, Violin ~ Sarasate Zigeunerweisen
2005 Maiko Takeda, Violin ~ Beethoven Romance in F Major
