YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION 2019 – 2020
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
The Canadian Sinfonietta Young Artist Competition offers talented young musicians (25 years and under) the opportunity to perform one movement of a concerto, or a concert piece with the orchestra. Up to 10 finalists will be selected from the first round of video auditions and invited to participate in a final live competition. Of the finalists, up to 3 winners will be chosen and featured on our annual Young Artist Concert, held on Sunday March 8, 2020 at 5 PM.
Application and Online Video Due Date: Friday January 24, 2020 (by midnight)
Final Competition: Saturday February 1, 2020 at 2PM (Aster’s Music House, 47 Proctor Ave. Thornhill)
Concert Date: Sunday March 8, 2020 @ 5PM at the Markham C. Church, 22 Esna Park Dr.
COMPETITION DETAILS
- This competition is open to ALL instruments: strings (including harp), piano, winds, brass, percussion and voice
- Applicants are required to submit an online video audition of one movement from a concerto or concert piece they have
chosen to perform with the orchestra (Applicants must audition with the work they have chosen to perform if selected as
the winner). - Applicants must be 25 years and under
- Chosen performance piece cannot exceed 15 minutes
- Chosen performance piece accompaniment can have up to these instruments: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
2 horns, 2 trumpets, strings, timpani
NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE: CAD $75.00
Please donate to the Canadian Sinfonietta as your application fee.
Please note that your application is NOT complete until we receive your payment.
Accompanist Information: If you need an accompanist for your recording or competition, please contact canadiansinfonietta@gmail.com. Pianist Fees will apply.
Additional Questions: Email canadiansinfonietta@gmail.com
Please note you will receive a confirmation email from us within 3 days of your submission and payment.
