2020-21 WYSO Virtual Concerto Competitions

Introducing WYSO’s 2020-21 VIRTUAL CONCERTO COMPETITIONS

for YOUTH AND PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA MEMBERS

• • TIMELINE

    • May 15 DEADLINE: Submit a Google Interest Form by May 15 if you would like to participate in this year’s Virtual Concerto Competitions
    • May 20-22: Submission Form goes live! 
    • May 20-22 DEADLINE: Concerto Competition Submission Form & Video-Recording is due!
    • May 27: Competition Results Announced.

• • SUBMISSION FORM & VIDEO-RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

    • Prepare a video-recording of you playing your selected concerto
      • Formal attire is required. (ex: WYSO concert dress, recital attire, etc.)
      • Piano accompaniment is required.  (Please email yanzel@wysomusic.org if you need help finding an accompanist or a space to record your video.)
      • Videos cannot exceed 10 minutes.
    • Prepare a pdf or link to the repertoire you have recorded
    • Include a $30 application fee (check or credit card)
      • If you are competing on two instruments, only one submission fee is required.

• • ADDITIONAL NOTES

    • For the 2020-2021 season, there are no repertoire limitations. Choose any Concerto repertoire you prefer.
    • Members who have won the competition with a specific WYSO orchestra may not compete in future years with the same orchestra.
    • Previous Philharmonia winners may compete again if/when they become members of the Youth Orchestra.
    • Memorization is encouraged, but not required.
    • A Virtual Watch Party will be planned at a later date to include winners and honorable mentions of both Youth and Philharmonia Orchestras.

• • PRIZES

    • WINNERS: For each orchestra competition (Philharmonia and Youth), the winner will receive a 50% scholarship for next year’s WYSO tuition (or a cash prize if the winner is a senior) and will show their videos at the Virtual Watch Party.
    • HONORABLE MENTIONS: For each orchestra competition (Philharmonia and Youth), the honorable mentions will show their videos at the Virtual Watch Party.
    • For Youth Orchestra members only: 
      • Youth members will also have the option to apply for the Interlochen Scholarship by selecting/checking a box when submitting the application.