Richard R. Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition
The Richard R. Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition has approximately 20-25 qualified applicants each year from which a three-judge panel selects winners in three age-group divisions to perform as soloists accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and the Youth Orchestra. The three age-group divisions are Junior Division (grades 4-8), High School Division and University of North Carolina-Wilmington Division. Performing as a soloist in front of a live audience, accompanied by an experienced orchestra, is life changing for our young musicians
For information regarding the UNCW Division click here.
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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
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. |
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.
Congratulations to our 2019 Richard R. Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition Winners!
Junior Division: Saybren Long, violin
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High School Division: Amelia Smith, violin
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UNCW Division: Sarah Wells, soprano
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Congratulations to our 2018 Richard R. Deas Young Artists Concerto Competition Winners!
Junior Division: Douglas Han, piano
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High School Division: CJ Tyson, V, violoncello
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UNCW Division: Tanya Hanano, mezzo-soprano
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