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PSWE Youth Soloist Competition

Student soloists perform and learn with PSWE

RULES AND ELIGIBILITY

REPERTOIRE LIST

COMPETITION REGISTRATION

Attention all Student Woodwind, Brass and Percussion players!

The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble is looking for an outstanding soloist 

  • ​​Perform as a featured soloist with a world-class wind ensemble

  • $1500 in prizes 

  • Receive top-level coaching

  • Take home a professional video recording of the experience. ​

This is a biennial event, alternating with our Youth Composers Competition. 

The competition has three phases:

  • Phase One - A YouTube link to a video recording with piano accompaniment to be sent to pswe.windensemble@gmail.com after applying.  A solo piece of your choice from our competition syllabus, available with wind ensemble accompaniment. 5 - 12 minutes long, one movement is acceptable. You may propose a different selection for our approval to the chair. The application fee is $50.  A detailed review of your performance is provided by our adjudicators.

  • Phase Two - Up to six finalists are selected for a live audition with piano accompaniment with an adjudication panel in November.  All soloists receive detailed feedback from the panel on their performance musically, technically, and regarding stage deportment. 

  • Phase Three – The winner rehearses with the ensemble in the spring.  

  •  Phase Four – The winner will perform their piece with the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble in early June.  This concert will be recorded on video so that the winner has a record of their performance that may be used for their musical resumes and further development. 

  • The winner receives a scholarship of $500 cash, a $500 gift certificate from Tapestry Music, and a professional concert video with a production cost of $500.  PSWE retains the right to use the video to promote this competition.

  • Contact PSWE at pswe.windensemble@gmail.com for non-syllabus repertoire approval.

 


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