Concord Chamber Orchestra
Concerto Competition

Made Possible by the
Dorothy J. Oestreich Concerto Scholarship Endowment

Eligibility 

• This competition is open to string, woodwind, brass, percussion and piano players age 25 or younger as of December 1, 2007 who are residents of Wisconsin and/or attend a Wisconsin high school, college or university.
• Previous winners of the competition are ineligible.

Deadline

• Mailed Completed application with $25 application fee must be received at 2745 S. 44th St., Milwaukee, WI  53219 no later than December 1, 2007.
• Online application ends 10 p.m on December 1, 2007

Awards

• The winner will perform his or her concerto with the Concord Chamber Orchestra in the Spring. Certain Wednesday and/or Friday evening rehearsals will also be required prior to the performances.
• A $500 prize will be awarded to one winner.
• A $150 prize will be awarded to Second Place.
• A $50 prize will be awarded to Third Place.

Judging 

• This competition will be judged by CCO Music Director Jamin Hoffman, as well as two professional musicians.
• The judges may elect not to choose a winner. Their decisions are final.
• Each judge will provide a written critique of the contestant's performance.

Repertoire

• Contestants must have an entire concerto prepared and be able to play excerpts from different movements for the audition.
• The piece must be an original work for orchestra, not an arrangement; for any repertoire questions or if the piece is not in the public domain, please contact the CCO orchestra manager at 414-628-6018.
• If necessary, cut your music to limit your audition to 12 minutes. ALL AUDITIONS MUST BE LIMITED TO 12 MINUTES. The winner will perform his or her entire piece in concert.
• You must have piano accompaniment for the audition and will need to make your own arrangements for this.
• Contestants must provide each judge with a copy of the music. (photocopies are fine)

Scheduling & Location

• The competition will occur December 15, at 9:00 a.m at Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale. Maps and detailed directions will be sent to applicants with a schedule.
• The competition begins at 9:00 a.m. Auditionees play in 12-minute increments until we are done; in most cases, the competition is done by noon. Be sure to note on the application whether there is any time on December 15 that you would not be able to compete, though we cannot guarantee we will be able to honor your request (in which case, your registration fee will be refunded).
• A postcard confirming receipt of your completed application will be sent by December 10; please call CCO at 414-628-6018 if you have not received this confirmation. A schedule of audition appointments and final details will be sent early December.