Concerto Competition

The FSO Concerto Competition, Sponsored by Great Northwest

The Annual Concerto Competition – now a state-wide event, affords outstanding instrumental and vocal musicians the opportunity to perform a movement of a concerto/aria in concert with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. The competition is open to musicians playing instruments for which orchestral literature is available or vocalists (high school junior or older) singing arias that have orchestral accompaniment. No transcriptions are allowed. The competition will be judged by a panel of two non-local judges. One winner in each of three categories will be selected to perform with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. The winner of each category will receive a monetary award.

The 2023 competition will take place at
Fairbanks Lutheran Church
1012 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Competition dates are January 21st & 22nd, 2023.

Competition Information - MUST READ

Competition Location/Dates:
Fairbanks Lutheran Church
1012 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701
January 21, 2023 from 12:30 to end
January 22, 2023 from 1:00pm to end

Performance Date:
Davis Concert Hall UAF, Fairbanks
Sunday, February 19, 2023, 4pm

Mandatory Rehearsal Dates:
Davis Concert Hall UAF, Fairbanks
Friday, February 17, 6:30pm
Saturday, February 18, 2:00pm

Application Fee:
$50 (non-refundable)

Application Deadline: 11:59pm Friday, December 16th, 2022. Only online applications will be accepted.

Categories:
A: up to 12 years
B: 13 – High School Senior
C: Collegiate (any degree seeking student, under grad or graduate at UAA or UAF currently studying with music department faculty at their respective school)

Competition Schedule:
The competition will be on Saturday for Category A & Sunday for Categories B & C. Length of competition on either day will depend on number of applicants. This schedule is subject to change depending on the number of participants in each category. The order of performance will be determined by random drawing on Tuesday, January 10^th and will not change once published. Participants will be notified via email of their performance time.

Repertoire:
Participants in the competition will perform, from memory, one movement of a concerto (aria for vocalists – high school junior or older). Orchestral parts must be available for rent or purchase. If your piece is not listed, please contact the FSO office at librarian@fairbankssymphony.org or call 907-474-5733 to check the availability of orchestral parts. Failure to do so may result in your disqualification. Click the link for a partial list of pre-approved competition pieces.

Concerto Competition Repertoire List

Accompanist:
Participants are responsible for providing their own accompaniment for the competition. For non-local participants, a list of local accompanists is available below. It is the responsibility of the participant to contact and schedule an accompanist and rehearsal time. All fees associated with rehearsing with a local accompanist is the responsibility of the participant. You may also, at your own expense, bring your own accompanist.

Available Accompanists:

Jim Spontak

email - spontak@gci.net
cell - 907-388-8625

Transportation/Housing
Non-local participants are responsible for their own housing and travel.

Concerto Competition Entry

$50.00

Enter the Concerto Competition! Complete this form, upload your music, sign, and pay! Please note:

$50 Application Fee is Non Refundable. Online applications must be submitted and received by 11:59pm Friday, December 16th, 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.
Click the link for a partial list of pre-approved competition pieces. Concerto Competition Repertoire List. If your piece is not on the indicated list, please email the FSO Librarian at librarian@fairbankssymphony.org. Please call the Fairbanks Symphony Office at 474-5733 with any questions regarding the competition.
Contestants must check with the FSO to determine the availability of orchestral parts prior to submitting their entry. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Reach the FSO at librarian@fairbankssymphony.org. We are unable to field repertoire questions via phone.

Name*
First Last
Name of Instrument*
Enter your age on January 21, 2023*
Enter Your Birthdate*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Parent or Guardian Name
First Last
*Not required for category C
Competition Category
- A: 0-12 Years
- B: 13-High School Senior
- C: UAF degree seeking student
Composition Info*

Please include Concerto #, key signature, Opus #.
Composer*

Please enter full name of composer.
Movement*

Movement # and written tempo.
Movement Length*

Length of composition in minutes.
Please upload a title page and a copy of the Concerto Music.
You must upload a title page and the concerto music in PDF format. Hand delivered music is no longer accepted.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 2.
Competition Checklist*
- I have confirmed with the FSO that my work is on the approved list and orchestral parts are available
Contestant eSignature*
Please type your name.
First Last
Parent or Guardian eSignature
*Not required for category C
First Last
Winner Rehearsal and Performance Requirement
- I understand that if I win my category, I will be performing with the FSO on February 19, 2023, and that I will be required to attend rehearsals on February 17 & 18, 2023 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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