Richard R. Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition

Saturday, November 23, 2019 
​Cultural Arts Building on the UNCW campus.
​The application deadline is October 31, 2019.

For information regarding the UNCW Division click here.

​​Junior Division

Eligibility
The competition is limited to instrumental and piano students enrolled in grades 4-8 with a home address within New Hanover, Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, Bladen, Brunswick, Pender, or Columbus counties. Previous winners may not audition on the same instrument.

Rules
Audition pieces must be performed from memory. The contestant must provide an accompanist and three copies of the music for the judges (contestants are responsible for observing applicable copyright laws). The decision of the judges is final, and the winner must perform the composition played at the audition, accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra at a concert to be determined.

Performance
The Junior Division winner must be available for rehearsals, dress rehearsal, and performance during the spring following auditions; exact date will be available when auditions are scheduled.

​Repertoire
Selections must be no more than 6 minutes in length; the suitability of the selection and availability of performance materials must be approved by the conductor prior to the acceptance of the application (contact errantes@uncw.edu). No composition may be entered if it appeared or will appear on any Wilmington Symphony concert the prior season or the current season.

High School Division
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Eligibility
The competition is limited to instrumental and piano students enrolled in grades 9-12 with a home address within New Hanover, Onslow, Duplin, Sampson, Bladen, Brunswick, Pender, or Columbus counties. Previous winners may not audition on the same instrument.

​Rules
Audition pieces must be performed from memory. The contestant must provide an accompanist and three copies of the music for the judges (contestants are responsible for observing applicable copyright laws). The decision of the judges is final, and the winner must perform the composition played at the audition, accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony at a concert to be determined.​

​Performance
The High School Division winner must be available for rehearsals, dress rehearsal, and performance during the spring following auditions; exact date will be available when auditions are scheduled.

​Repertoire
Selections must be no more than 12 minutes in length; click here for a list of suggested pieces. For works not listed, the suitability and availability of performance materials must be approved by the conductor prior to the acceptance of the application. No composition may be entered if it appeared or will appear on any Wilmington Symphony concert the prior season or the current season.

Junior and High School Division Application
Suggested Repertoire List, High School and UNCW Divisions

FEE: There is a $15 non-refundable application fee
​The application deadline is October 31, 2019.

Make check payable to "Wilmington Symphony Orchestra" or pay online.

PAY ONLINE

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Congratulations to our 2019 Richard R. Deas Young Artist Concerto Competition Winners!

Junior Division: Douglas Han, piano

High School Division: CJ Tyson, V, violoncello

UNCW Division: Tanya Hanano, mezzo-soprano