Young Guitarist Competition
Application Process
Raitt Recital Hall
Applicants will be asked to submit a visual audition, unedited, in NTSC format on DVD with clear audio of their playing. The camera should not be stopped between pieces. Competitors should also include a résumé of musical experience and a color or black-and-white photograph. Audio alone is not acceptable.
The audition (not to exceed 30 minutes) must include all of the following selections in addition to free-choice pieces.
Tárrega's "Capricho árabe" from The Francisco Tarrega Collection, Hal Leonard Corporation (approximate time 5 minutes)
J.S. Bach's "Courante" from the Third Cello Suite, transcribed by Andrés Segovia Schott & Co. Ltd., London (Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp., Melville, New York)(approximate time 3 minutes)
All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009. Ten competitors will be chosen from the applicants. Competitors will be notified by March 23, 2009. Audition materials will not be returned.
Age Requirements
Applicants to the Parkening Young Guitarist Competition must have been born on or after May 28, 1991, however, young guitarists may elect to enter the Parkening International Guitar Competition at their discretion.Application Form
Click here to download the printable application form.
