THE INVITATION
The San Diego Symphony is pleased to announce its annual competition for young artists. We seek young pianists and instrumentalists of exceptional talent. San Diego Symphony does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, ethnicity, or physical disabilities. All judges’ decisions are final and shall not be disputed.

Applicants will be judged on:

• Technical excellence
• Musicality
• Stage presence

In addition to the possibility of performing with the San Diego Symphony, the winner will receive a monetary prize donated by the Advocates for Classical Music.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must be 18 years of age or younger by June 1, 2008.
• Applicant must be a full-time resident and attend school in San Diego County.
• Applicant must play a standard orchestral instrument (piano, saxophone, harp and classical guitar are acceptable).
• Student must be recommended by his/her private music teacher.
• Previous winners are not eligible to audition.

REPERTOIRE

• Selection must be no longer than ten minutes.
• Should be a standard, obtainable, orchestral work.
• Audition piece shall be the same piece performed on the concert.

Timeline
FRIDAY, March 28, 2008 at 5:00 P.M.: Deadline for application packet with videotape/DVD to be received.

SATURDAY, April 19, 2008 beginning at 3:00 p.m.: Finalists audition onstage at Symphony Hall.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (Please read carefully)

• Audition packets will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008.
• Audition packet includes:
• Unedited, labeled videotape/DVD of your performance
• Completed application form
• Letter of recommendation from your private music teacher
• Proof of birth date and residency
• Videotape/DVD must be labeled on the edge of the cassette with the following information: Applicant name, age, title of piece, movement, and composer.
• Applicants must provide their own pianist to accompany them on the videotape/DVD as well as at the finalist live auditions.

Mail to:
Adrienne Valencia,
Director of Education & Outreach
c/o San Diego Symphony
1245 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Please direct all questions to:
Adrienne Valencia,
Director of Education & Outreach.
Direct: 619.615.3911
E-mail: avalencia@sandiegosymphony.org

Partners
The San Diego Symphony would like to thank the following supporters.