Young Artist Competition
TBD: November 2012

PURPOSE

1.To afford opportunity for recognition of outstanding young musicians in the greater Twin Cities.
2.To select young musicians whose artistic qualities, potential, and desire qualifies them to continue the study of music.
3.To encourage young musicians to carry on the tradition of music performance.
4.To bring winners to the attention of music clubs, music patrons, and audiences who may assist in furthering their careers.
5.To provide the opportunity for high school students to perform as a soloist with a major community symphony orchestra.

ENTRANCE

1.Applicants must submit a completed application form and a $15 application fee to the MAM office no later than October 26, 2012. No late applications will be accepted. Checks should be payable to MAM.
2.Applications must include signatures of parent or guardian and music teacher(s).
3.All deadlines must be met. There will be no exceptions. Failure to meet all requirements will result in disqualification.

ELIGIBILITY

1.Applicants must be a 2012-2013 high school junior or senior and live in the greater Twin Cities Area. Participants in greater Twin Cities musical organizations will be accepted.
2.Applicants must be studying privately. (If not studying privately, contact the MAM office to discuss the possibility of waiving this rule.)
3.Former Minnetonka Young Artist Program first place winners are not eligible.

COMPETITION

1.Auditionee must:
a. Perform one movement of the required repertoire, selected by the MAM Young Artist Program advisors. Memorization not required.
b. Perform one movement of a work of their own choosing. Memorization not required.
c. Furnish one copy of each of their prepared works to the judges.
d. Provide own accompanist.

2.Definitions:
a. Music from all periods will be acceptable.
b. Music must be originally composed for the artist's instrument.

3.Rules for auditions:
a. Each selection must be heard for a minimum of five minutes.
b. Instrumentalists: A portion of at least one concerto must be heard.
Vocalists: Standard vocal literature (aria, oratoria, song cycle, etc.) must be performed.

4.Audiences will be admitted to all auditions, but no applause will be allowed.

5.Location for the competition will be:
         The St. Paul Conservatory of Music
         26 East Exchange Street, 5th Floor
         St. Paul, MN 55101

6.Competition date: TBD: November 2012

REPERTOIRE

1.The repertoire requirements have been prepared by the MAM Young Artist Program Advisors. A list of required repertoire may be obtained by visiting the MAM website, http://www.musicassociation.org/, calling 952-401-5954, or by writing to:
      The Music Association of Minnetonka
      18285 Highway 7
      Minnetonka, MN 55345

ADJUDICATION

1.Adjudication of high caliber will be provided by MAM for all competitions.
2.There will be at least three judges for each audition.
3.An auditionee’s present teacher will not be eligible to serve as a judge for that audition.
4.Auditionees will be known by designated numbers only until the audition is completed.
5.If the necessity of a second audition arises, such as a tie, an additional audition will be scheduled within a period of a month. Entirely different repertoire will be used.
6.Entrants will be judge against a standard, not against each other. If no entrant meets the standard, there will be no winner.

AWARDS

The following awards will be given to the winners of the Minnetonka Young Artist Competition. Awards will be presented at the first February 2013 Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra concert.

First Place Winner**

- Two performances with the Minnetonka Symphony

       Orchestra in February 2013
         - $500
         - Young Artist Plaque

Second Place Winner

- $300
- Young Artist Plaque

Third Place Winner

       - $100
       - Young Artist Plaque

**First place winner is required to provide a formal black and white photograph and a biography to be used for publicity by December 1, 2012.

**Solo performance music and dates will be determined by the Music Director.

YAC FORMS

2011 Young Artist Winner

Megan Ruan
Piano

2010 Bryan Duerfeldt, Recorder
2009 Olivia Sohlen, Flute

2008 Rose Marie Bart, Cello

2007 Adam Birdsall, Piano

2006 Alexa Raine-Wright, Recorder

2005 Hannah Kuipers, Harp

2004 Anna Clearman, Violin

2003 John West, Recorder

2002 Ari Isaacman-Beck, Violin

2001 Brigid McCarthy, Violin

2000 Sonja Wangensteen, Harp

1999 Holly Stiles, Violin

1998 Sonja Kihnau, Horn

1997 Sarah Worrall, Harp

1996 Hye Ree Chung, Piano

1995 Daniel Friberg, Clarinet

1994 Jessica Thompson, Violin

1993 Jenny Anschel, Viola

1992 Kira Leander, Piano

1991 Karl Broughton, Violin

1990 Nicholas Cords, Violin

1989 Kari Doctor, Cello

1988 Leif Simonson, Piano

1987 Kirsten Doctor, Viola

1986 Brian Krinke, Violin

1985 Eric Peterson, Viola

1984 Karen Davenport, Piano

1981 Lisa Eglund, Flute

1976 Margaret Pumper, Piano