The 5th Annual Sunderman Conservatory Concerto Competition

will take place on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 7pm in Paul Recital Hall. The judges will be announced in mid-February The competition is open to the public and admission is free.

• The winner(s) of the competition will perform in concert with the Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra during the 2013-2014 concert season.
• Winners will also be acknowledged at the Conservatory awards ceremony in April 2013.

How To Apply

Please fill out the application form and return to Dr. Kahn by Monday, February 25.

Concerto Competition Rules

The competition is open to Music Majors at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music and members of the Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra.

Concerti can be for single soloists or multiple soloists. Arias, concert songs, and song cycles are all welcome.

Each competition performance will be 12 to 14 minutes in length at the committee's discretion.

Pianists Scott Crowne and Tim Foster will be available to accompany during the evening; you will be assigned to one or the other accompanist after submitting your application form. If you prefer to arrange your own accompanist instead please indicate that on the application form.

Applicants may begin with a selection of their choice, but must be prepared to play anything from the whole work if requested to do so by committee.

Memorization is preferred but not mandatory.

Lengthy extended orchestral tuttis should be omitted.

The committee reserves the right to choose several winners or not to choose anyone.

Winner(s) must be prepared to attend rehearsals and concerts as arranged with Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra Music Director Alexander Kahn during the 2013-2014 concert season.