Her former teachers include Dr. Mira Kang and Dr. Tomasz Rzeczycki. All finalists will be notified by Jan. 1, 2023. The Australian National Youth Concerto Competition was established by conductor John Curro and the Queensland Youth Orchestras in 1976 to encourage the development of outstanding young Australian string players. -Sonata for Percussion, 1st movement. 49, lst movement, Lalo, Edouard- Concerto in D Minor, lst movement, Saint-Saens -Concerto in A Minor, 1st movement, Schumann, Robert- Concerto in A Minor, Op. She also enjoys reading and participating in musical theater productions. Current members who have previously won this competition are eligible to participate in this competition. About the . Second Runner Up TieZarin Mehta & Serge Kalinovsky. The CCO Concerto Competition is underwritten by: The CCO's Lee Strebel Memorial Youth Concerto Competition provides young area musicians the chance to compete, at the highest level, for performance opportunities and an honorarium to . She was a first place winner in 2012 for the Crescendo International Competition and a second place winner in 2013 for the Golden Key Festival. In 2014 and 2015, Stephanie won top prize in the Reading Symphony Orchestra League Competition and placed second in the Atonement Bach Competition. The competition events draws young artists from countries the world over. Genna studied with Melinda Bowman at the Music School of Delaware. He has won many prestigious awards and competitions including The First Great China Area Youth Arts Festival in 2007; second place in the Internationaler Deutscher Irmler-Klavierwettbewerb in 2013; and The Dandelion Selective Activity for Youngsters Outstanding Artistic Stars in 2013 sponsored by SrikDu. 3. 5. Mendelssohn, Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op. Mendelssohn, Concerto No.1 in E minor, Op. Vibha made her orchestral debut at the age of 11 with the Wilmington Community Orchestra as a winner of the 2017 Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. Audition Requirements: 1. He debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 11 as a winner of the Childrens division of the Albert Greenfield Student Competition. Tertiary students are not eligible to enter. Last summer she attended the Northern Lights Music Festival, where she won the concerto competition and soloed with the Northern Lights Orchestra, and Techne Music Camp. The JCNYCC is recognised as the most prestigious competition in Australia for string soloists aged up to 18 years. Bethany Bobbs is a cellist at The Juilliard School, where she studies with Joel Krosnick and Astrid Schween. Recordings must be submitted in the form of a YouTube video. Artists ages 15-18, or grades 10-12, in the U.S. are encouraged to apply in the discipline . Gabriel has won many awards in competitions such as the MTNA Eastern Division Competition, MTNA Delaware Competition, American Protege, Betsy L Kent Youth Competition, and Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. The Australian National Youth Concerto Competition was established by conductor John Curro and the Queensland Youth Orchestras in 1976 to encourage the development of outstanding young . Jan. 1, 2023: Finalists are notified on or before this date. She has also been a member of the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO) and is currently a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO). Christine currently serves as the principal percussionist in UDs Wind Ensemble, andhas also performed with their Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Steel Band. The competition provides talented young musicians with the opportunity to perform standard . Isaiah was recently featured on NPRs From the Top, a national radio broadcast, as a soloist performing live at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Isaiah has been studying the cello for eleven years and he currently studies with Priscilla Lee of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Applicants selected for the final round of the competition in Washington, D.C. are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. Julius has attended many music festivals and garnered awards, including the Hong Kong International String Open Competition, the MTNA state competition, and the Tri-county Chamber Music Competition. Violinist Natalie Kendy has won Queensland Youth Orchestras' 2019 National Youth Concerto Competition in Brisbane. 2nd Place: Nathan Shepherd |Bassoon - Lanesville, IN, 3rd Place: Nikka Gershman |Flute -Los Angeles, CA, Christopher Dechant |Clarinet - Lucas, TX, Julianna Hollenbach |Horn - American Fork, UT, Christopher Petrella |Trumpet - Hudson, OH. He was also selected as a member of the National Youth Orchestra USA and will tour Europe with NYO-USA in the summer of 2022. Danielsville is a village northeast of Northampton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. San Diego Youth Cello Quartet is one of the prime ensembles coached by Ruslan Biryukov. For questions regarding the Young Artists Competition, contact Rachael Cohen via email or call 312-294-3400. Travel and lodging for this performance will be provided for the winner and one guardian. When Conor is not playing his viola or violin, he likes to spend time playing basketball, photography, watching movies, and spending time with his family and friends. Tobias made his solo debut at age eleven with the Georgia Philharmonic as the first prize winner of the Samuel Fordis Young Artists Concerto Competition. 2022 String Sensations - JCNYCC Finals Concert - On sale soon, Sunday 8 October 2023 3pmThe Old Museum Concert Hall. The winner is featured on the following season as soloist with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as part of CSO School and Family Concerts. In addition to performance opportunities during the JCNYCC Finals Week, the following prize money is allocated:- Winner: $3,000- Other Finalists: $1,200Prizes will not be awarded if the judges consider that the finalists are not of the required standard. 9. In 2020, Bethany and her twin sister, Susanna, founded a non-profit organization known as Harmony for Healing which has provided financial aid to unemployed artists struggling during COVID-19 and Ukrainian refugees in need of medical supplies and humanitarian aid. The same piece must be performed during both rounds of competition. 21, I, Sarah C. Park, Grade 9, Jacksonville, FL, violin The winner of the competition will be awarded prize money and perform a work for solo instrument and orchestra during the May Symphony Series concert. YoungArts is one of the only organizations in the U.S. that supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers. He made his orchestral debut at age 12 with the Utah Symphony, and he subsequently had a second solo performance with the symphony in the fall of 2021. She began playing violin at age six in Valencia, Spain, and has been studying with Julianne Murphy Ruiz at the Music School of Delaware (MSD) since 2015. Last summer, Laura attended the Eastern Music Festival inGreensboro, North Carolina. It was amazing how 15 of my peers and I had the opportunity to be able to rehearse and perform with orchestra in beautiful Ganz hall. October 2019, the Newark Symphony Orchestra Annual Youth Concerto Competition was dedicated to our dear friend and colleague, Betsy L. Kent. She began playing violin at 4, studying with Julianne Murphy Ruiz, and has been playing viola for three years. Betsy filled numerous roles during her many years associated with the Newark Symphony Orchestra and the Newark Symphony Chorus. The AYS Concerto Competition was established to recognize outstanding musicians in the orchestra and to also train the orchestra in the art of orchestral accompaniment. In her vocal pursuits, Genna won the Greater Philadelphia National Association of Teachers of Singing Adult/College Musical Theater Competition in 2018. A dynamic and adventurous clarinetist, Mr. Wilkes repertoire includes diverse selections from every period and genre of music. Miss Sullivan-Cozza has participated in and won numerous competitions including first prize in the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians, the IU Jacobs School of Music Summer String Academy Concerto Competition, and the Catholic University of America Young Artist Competition. The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities below the age of 31 at the time of the competition. She was also chosen to be the principal of that same group for their tour of Prague in the summer of 2022. In his free time, Zeke enjoys hiking with his family in the Wasatch Mountains, playing basketball and video games and spending time with friends. Applicants must be string players aged 18 years or under on 9 October 2023. She is currently studying for her Masters degree at Peabody Conservatory, studying piano with Brian Ganz and composition with Judah Adashi. An official website of the United States government, Application information for the Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians, The Complete Marches of John Philip Sousa, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Alison won the UD Music Department Jefferson Award to spend a week studying with Jeffrey Khaner, principal flutist of the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Curtis Summerfest last summer. At the Music School of Delaware, Gabriela was concertmaster of the Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO) for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, under the direction of Maestro Simeone Tartaglione. Fletcher Music Center in Greenville, Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News, and Ewell Hall in Williamsburg. Applicants should ensure that the recording submitted is of the highest possible quality. She also won the DSMTA Award at UD for Outstanding Performance in 2017, the NSO Youth Concerto Competition College Division in 2018, and the UD Honors Recital Competition in 2020. No other audio format will be allowed. 64, III, Abby Reed, Grade 12, Murfreesboro, TN, violin 3 in D minor, Kimiko Darcy, third place tie 2022Liszt Piano Concerto No. 3, Soloist: Lara Dowdeswell from Sydney (Finalist), Lalo - Symphonie Espagnole, Soloist: Ein Na from Brisbane (Finalist and Winner), Brahms - Violin Concerto, Soloist: Teresa Yang from Sydney (Finalist), Recitalists: Haydn Li (QLD), Jessica Ma (NSW), Louisa Pang (NSW), Jack Theakston (NSW), We are pleased to announce our new Director of Music, Applications for the competition will close on 30 June, The Big Band had a very successful first performance of the year. A confirmation email will be sent to you once your application has been received. A 9th grader at the PA Leadership Charter School (PALCS) University Scholars Program, Vibha has performed in reputable venues such as the Kimmel Center, Carnegie Hall, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, the Met Philadelphia, and the Lincoln Center. For enquiries, please contact the JCNYCC Coordinator:Phone: (07) 3257 3028 Email: marketing@qyo.org.au. Among his greatest musical influences he cites Frank Zappa, Dmitri Shostakovitch, the French modernists, and Charles Mingus. As a homeschooled student, Zeke has enjoyed the freedom of balancing a rigorous academic schedule with his practicing. He is a two-time winner of the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians (2019 and 2021), a gold winner of the 2021 Bsendorfer Youth Music Festival, the first-place winner of the 2019 Estella Hillersohn Frankel Violin Scholarship, and the winner of 2021 Delaware Music Teachers Association Competition in junior string division. Mr. Wilkes currently studies at the University of Delaware in pursuit of the Master of Music in Clarinet Performance. Three of Australias most outstanding young violinists - Finalists in the 48th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition - perform popular concertos with the Queensland Youth Symphony conducted by Paul Dean. She combines her musical pursuits in her full-time work as a salaried vocalist and flautist at the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church and has also guest performed on both instruments at numerous churches in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania over the past seven years. April 23, 2023: The competition winner returns to Washington, D.C., to perform his or her solo selection in concert with the Marine Band. High School Division: Aria DiLoreto, violin, UNCW Division: Lus Barragan-Higuera, piano, High School Division: Amelia Smith, violin, High School Division: CJ Tyson, V, violoncello, UNCW Division: Tanya Hanano, mezzo-soprano, Mendelssohn- Concerto in G Minor, Op. He has also traveled to Ecuador to play and spread the influence of music and plans to travel more in the future. Currently, she is a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. 47th John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition 2022 Three of Australia's most outstanding young violinists performed popular concertos with the Queensland Youth Symphony conducted by Paul Dean. In addition to being concertmistress in her high school orchestra, Stephanie is concertmistress of the Philadelphia Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra and Philadelphia Sinfonia Orchestra, and is first violin in the Philadelphia Sinfonia Piano Quintet. He is currently the concertmaster of the Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra and the Haverford Orchestra. She conducted several Newark Symphony Chamber Concerts, as well. Round-1 begins at the Local Association level, Round-2 continues at the regional level, and Round-3 concludes the audition . She is principal violist in the Youth Chamber Orchestra at Temple Universitys Center for Gifted Young Musicians and a scholarship student in Settlement Music Schools Trowbridge Advanced Study String Quartet. AYS reserves the right not to name a winner, based on auditions and/or programming needs for the next season. Currently, Sabine is associate principal cellist of PYOs 2016-2017 season. Stephanie soloed with the Millersville University Orchestra and Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra and won the Allentown Symphony Orchestras Voorhees Concerto Competition in May 2015. Last March, she performed as a soloist with the Wilmington Community Orchestra after winning first place in the senior division of the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. At UD, Alison has been a member of Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, multiple chamber groups, Flute Choir, Marching Band, and Pep Band. Congratulations to violinist Esme Aris-Kim on winning the 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition! Please see the flyer and application forms for dates and details. In his free time, Zubin rows, reads, and enjoys playing the competitive board game Catan. The applicants concerto movement may exceed 10 minutes; however, the selection performed in the round 1 video submission must fit within this time constraint. Applications must be received by 6pm Thursday, 30 June 2023. He received his diploma in violin performance with distinction from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in 2018 and has appeared as a guest soloist in various universities and schools since then, such as Fudan University in Shanghai and the Haverford Conservatory. Individual pieces should not exceed five minutes. Maestro John Morris Russell gave us a varied selection of composers and eras., My many thanks for the very moving program offered tonight. It was established by Queensland Youth Orchestras in 1976 to encourage the development of young Australian string players. Outside of performing, she also enjoys teaching private lessons to students who have ranged from ages 8 to 70. The preferred payment method is direct transfer to:Qld Youth OrchestrasBSB 014 245Acc. QYO cannot pay for additional airline costs for instruments that airlines consider over size, e.g. Maxine has also studied with Amy Barston and Joann Whang. Widely regarded as the most significant development prize . He plays The Howard A. Levin, M.D. In addition, she is a member of the Con Pepe Trio, a competitive woodwind trio that has been named a finalist in the Music. She is an honor roll student involved in multiple clubs, including student council, the student newspaper, the Interact club partnered with the Longwood Rotary club, and Tri-M Music Honor Society. NSO Betsy L. Kent Youth Concerto Competition Announcing the 2022-2023 Betsy L. Kent Youth Concerto Competition. The competition winner is announced and scholarships are presented. On Saturdays, he attends the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Precollege program as a student of Anat Malkin Almani. Tchaikovsky, Concerto in D Major, Op. The winner does not have to be a current member at the time of performance. He has performed in several Title I schools throughout Salt Lake and was awarded Youth Individual Instrumentalist, Best of State in 2020.Zeke has performed in masterclasses or private lessons for several esteemed violin professors such as: Robert Lipsett (Colburn School), Midori Goto (Curtis Institute of Music), Laurie Smukler (Juilliard School), Masao Kawasaki (Juilliard School) Simon James, Ian Swensen (San Fransisco Conservatory) and Donald Weilerstein (NEC). Daniel made his solo orchestra debut at the age of 11. She is presently a second-year graduate student pursuing two Masters degrees in Flute Performance and Vocal Performance at the University of Delaware, where she studies flute with Professor Eileen Grycky and voice with Dr. Isai Jess Munoz.