Concerto Competition

The 2021 Concerto Competition has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are hopeful to resume the competition in 2022.

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.

Competition Information

Competition Dates:
Davis Concert Hall UAF, Fairbanks
January 18 & 19, 2020

Performance Date:
Davis Concert Hall UAF, Fairbanks
Sunday, February 23, 2020, 4pm

Mandatory Rehearsal Dates:
Davis Concert Hall UAF, Fairbanks
Friday, February 21, 6:30pm
Saturday, February 22, 2:00pm

Application Fee:
$40 (non-refundable)

Application Deadline: 11:59pm Monday, January 6th. 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 begin at 1pm on both days – length of competition will depend on number of applicants. Categories A&B will be on Saturday and Category C on Sunday. 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 7^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. A partial list of approved pieces is available here. If your piece is not listed, please contact the FSO Librarian at librarian@fairbankssymphony.org or call 907-474-5734 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. Rehearsal time with a local accompanist will be scheduled for Friday, January 17^th. 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

Lorna Eder

email – leeder@alaska.edu

cell – 661-904-6482

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

Concerto Competition Entry

$40.00

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

$40 Application Fee is Non Refundable. Online applications must be submitted and received by 11:59pm on the first Monday in January. Late applications will not be accepted.
Contestants must check with the Fairbanks Symphony Librarian to determine the availability of orchestral parts prior to submitting their entry. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Librarian Jim Spontak can be reached at 907-474-5734 or at librarian@fairbankssymphony.org.
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 call the FSO librarian at 474-5734. Please call the Fairbanks Symphony Office at 474-5733 with any questions regarding the competition.

Name*
First Last
Name of Instrument*
Enter your age on January 19, 2020*
Enter Your Birthdate*
Date Format: 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.
We are now offering the option to upload your music here instead of hand delivering it to the FSO office. You must upload a title page and the concerto music in PDF format. If you choose to not upload your music here and instead, hand deliver the music, you must deliver two copies of the concerto, duplexed (copied both sides) and two copies of the title page, and it must be delivered to the FSO offices no later than 5pm on the first Monday in January. Failure to deliver music before the deadline will result in disqualification. This is NOT a postmark deadline.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf.
Competition Checklist*
- I have confirmed with FSO librarian 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
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