Eligibility:

• ​Grades 4-12​

• Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, Tuba, Percussion

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Categories:

• Soloist | Grades 4 - 8​

• Soloist | Grades 9 - 12

• Wind Ensembles​

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How It Works:

1. Video Submission | Application Screening​​​​​​​

• As part of the application form, each applicant must submit a video recording via a Youtube link of their performance. The video must be done in one take and audio editing is strictly prohibited. A professional recording is not required. 

2. Live Audition Invitation

• Applicants who pass the initial video screening will be invited to participate in a live audition at the Fort Lee Music Hall. This audition will determine the winners for each instrument and category. 

3. Grand Prize Selection

• After first-place winners are selected, they will be considered for the Grand Prize, which includes the opportunity to perform a solo piece with the Amadeus Youth Winds Orchestra at their annual concert. 

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Requirements

Application Screening Video Recording 

• Soloists

  • Submit one piece from the standard repertoire not exceeding 10 minutes. 

    • A single movement from a sonata or concerto is accepted as one piece.  

    • No arranged music.

  • Repeats in the piece should not be taken.

  • At the beginning of the video, applicants must state their full name and grade.

• Ensembles

  • Submit one piece from the standard repertoire not exceeding 10 minutes. 

    • A single movement is accepted as one piece.  

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Live Audition

• Live auditions will take place at Fort Lee Music Hall on February 28 and March 1 starting 5PM. Each candidate's specific time and other details will be provided to the candidate via email. 

• Candidates are responsible for bringing all music and for travel arrangements to attend the live audition.

• Candidates must bring their own accompanist, if required. 

• Each audition is limited to 10 minutes, and the jury reserves the right to stop an audition at any time.

• Candidates must arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled audition time. Please do not arrive before 15 minutes due to lack of warm-up space.

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Grand Prize Soloist Performance

• The Grand Prize winner must be available to perform with the Amadeus Youth Winds (AYW) Orchestra June 13th at First Presbyterian Church of Englewood 

• This includes participating in required AYW rehearsals prior to the concert on Friday nights.

• Additional details regarding the concert and rehearsal schedule will be provided to the Grand Prize winner.

• The Grand Prize performer must discuss their music with the Director of Amadeus Youth Winds for orchestra arrangement.

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Winners' Concert

• All winners must be available to perform at the Amadeus Youth Winds Winners Concert at Fort Lee Music Hall on March 14 at 7PM. 

• Winners must bring their own accompanist. If an accompanist is needed, the competition may provide one with advance notice via email and additional expenses.

• Repertoire changes are not permitted between the audition and concert except the Grand Prize performer. The Grand Prize performer must discuss their music with the Director of Amadeus Youth Winds for orchestra arrangement. 

• All music must be memorized. 

• There is no additional recital fee required, but a non-refundable mandatory Live Performance Copyright Fee  $100 will be required.