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PSWE Youth Soloist Competition

Student soloists perform and learn with PSWE

Concerto for Trumpet - Arutiunian - Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Andrew Lennox
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Concerto for Trumpet - Arutiunian - Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Andrew Lennox

The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents trumpet soloist Andrew Lennox, winner of the 11th Annual Youth Soloist Competition in a live concert performance from December 7, 2013. Andrew performs the Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto.
Divertimento, Roger Boutry
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Divertimento, Roger Boutry

Performed with the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam, BC. Director: David Branter Saxophone: Mia Gazley, winner of the 2018 PSWE Youth Soloist Competition
Autumn Soliloquy - Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble
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Autumn Soliloquy - Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of David Branter, performs Autumn Soliloquy by James Barnes. The oboe soloist is Teresa Lin, winner of the 2012 PSWE Youth Soloist Competition. Recorded live at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, June 8, 2013.

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 

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  • ​​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. ​

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

The competition has three phases:
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  • Phase One - A YouTube link to a video recording with piano accompaniment to be sent to Chair Chuck Currie at reedguy@telus.net 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 Chuck Currie at reedguy@telus.net for non-syllabus repertoire approval.

 


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