PIKES PEAK MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE SPRINGS

YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
in partnership with the Pikes Peak Music Teachers Association

APPLICATION & FULL INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE

Open to piano, string (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp), woodwind, brass, percussion and pipe organ students ages 18 and under (by May 31st of the competition year) in El Paso, Teller, Fremont,  Pueblo, Custer, Crowley, Otero or Douglas (Larkspur and south) County in Southern Colorado.

COMPETITION INFORMATION
AGES:  Open to students age 18 and under by May 31st of the competition year
RESIDENCE:  El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Crowley, Otero or Douglas (Larkspur and south) County of Southern Colorado
CATEGORIES:  Piano, Strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, harp), Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Pipe Organ
REPERTOIRE:  Movement from a standard concerto or an orchestral concert solo suitable for chamber orchestra accompaniment
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  February 13, 2022, midnight
APPLICATION FEE:  $50.00
COMPETITION DATE:  Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9am to 5pm

Winners will be invited to perform their concerto or concert solo at the Winner's Showcase Performance concert with the orchestra June 5, 2022, 2:30 p.m., Broadmoor Community Church.

IMPORTANT DATES
September 1, 2021: Applications (intent to audition) open
February 13, 2022: Applications (intent to audition) close at midnight
March 12, 2022: In-Person Competition
Sunday, June 5, 2022: Winner's Showcase Performance with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, 2:30PM at Broadmoor Community Church (rehearsal dates: Friday June 3, 2022, 7:30PM and Saturday, June 4, 2022, 2:30PM)


JUDGES: Thomas Wilson, Music Director; Jacob Klock, Concertmaster; Don Th. Jaeger, retired oboist & conductor; Sara McDaniel, pianist & educator

​IMPORTANT LINKS
Application Form including repertoire approval form BELOW
Competition Rules and Policies (link)
Entry Fee Payment (link)
If you prefer to mail in your payment, please notate that on your application and mail a check to Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, PO Box 7911, Colorado Springs, CO 80933.  Payment can also be made over the phone at 719-633-3649.
 
Contact the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs office with questions: chamorch@gmail.com or 719-633-3649
The Chamber Orchestra follows a non-discrimination clause in all aspects of our organization.
  • Home
    • Leadership
    • History & Awards
    • Bylaws, Standing Rules, & Job Descriptions
    • MTNA Code of Ethics
  • Membership
    • Become a Member!
    • Certification & Education
    • Handbook/Festival Archives
    • Member Zone
  • CALENDAR
  • Find a Teacher
  • MEETINGS & PROGRAMS
  • STUDENT ACTIVITIES
    • PPMTA Student Activities
    • PPMTA/CSYSA Concerto Competition
    • Chamber Orchestra of the Springs Young Artist Concerto Competition
    • CSMTA Student Activities
    • MTNA Competition
  • Photo Gallery
  • Local Businesses
  • Community Events
  • Resources
    • Online Learning & Tools
    • Music Apps
    • Music Blogs
  • Contact