This competition is for violin students, who live or take lessons in Central Ohio (Champaign, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Logan Knox, Pickerington, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway and Union counties), between the ages of 16-24. Contestants aged 18 and older do not have to be enrolled in an institution of higher education or be a music major in order to apply for this competition. Must be ages 16-24 before October 1, 2012. This competition is made possible by a donation from Dr. Tom Lesher.
October 20, 2012
8:00am – 5:00pm
The Huntington Recital Hall
Capital University
A prize of $1,500 will be awarded to each age category with an opportunity for both winners to perform in a public performance in the Huntington Recital Hall at Capital University.The age categories are Ages 16-19 and Ages 20-24. Application forms are available here, or from your applied teacher or music office. If you have any questions or the forms are not available, please contact Laura Koh at (614) 865-9775 or lagauntner@gmail.com.
DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is Friday, September 28, 2012 (postmark). LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The first 10 applicants that apply and include entry fee before September 16, will receive their time slots before the deadline. After the deadline, directions to the audition site and scheduling information for October 20, 2012 will be sent to all registered contestants.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A non-refundable fee of $30 is required with the application. You may apply online and make payment via PayPal (preferred method) OR send check/money order payable to Women in Music–Columbus with your application.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors should choose three selections from varying time periods such as Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, or Contemporary. Performing two selections from the same time period is acceptable; however these musical selections should vary in style (i.e.: Bach, Concerto and a short show or encore piece). Memorization is required for two pieces and optional for the remaining piece. An original, published copy of the music must be presented to the judges at the competition. Contestant must provide own accompanist. (When possible, accompanists with more than one contestant will be scheduled as close as possible within the same level. If an accompanist’s name is not on the entry form, adjacent performances cannot be scheduled. Contestants are responsible for notifying accompanists of the Accompanist Schedule. Accompanists’ requests to alter the published schedule will not be honored).
All performers in the violin competition will receive participation diplomas. Prizes will be awarded by a Jury whose members are well known musicians and instructors from Central Ohio. The Jury will evaluate both the technical aspect and the expressive quality of the interpretation. If necessary, the competitors may be asked by the Jury members to perform only excerpts from some works. All of the decisions of the Jury are final and non-appealable. Each award-winner of the violin competition must receive his or her prize personally.
TO APPLY ONLINE:
To make application for this scholarship online, please begin by submitting your $30 application fee via PayPal. Once you have successfully submitted your payment, you will be redirected to our website to submit your application online, as well.