Several advanced instrumental students (including piano, strings, winds, brass, voice, and percussion) will be selected to perform a concerto movement or another piece with orchestral accompaniment by the Concerto Orchestra during the Thursday evening concert. In addition, piano students will be selected to perform movements of Clementi Sonatina Op. 36, No. 1 and Op. 36, No. 3; Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 1; Beethoven Sonata, Op. 49, No. 2, accompanied by Mcspadden orchestra arrangements, or movements from the four Haydn Concertini (Henle HN 188).

 

Winners will be notified by 7/1/08.

If interested, please send the following audition materials to Dr. Ray Landers, Artistic Director, International Music Festival, 90 West Afton Ave, No. 162, Yardley, PA 19067. All materials must be postmarked by June 15, 2008. Applicants must have IMF registration forms and tuition deposit on file with the administrative director prior to June 1st in order to be considered. Materials sent to the wrong address or postmarked after June 15th will not be accepted. If you think you will have trouble meeting this deadline for any reason please notify Dr. Landers at rlanders@mymailstation.com or 215-321-7811.

1. A $40.00 non-refundable application fee, check payable to IMFA.

2. A VHS or DVD format recording of your performance, with piano accompaniment of condensed orchestra part for concertos. List name and age of student, piece (full details including opus, key and length) and composer on the tape. *The selection may not exceed 12 minutes. A recording of the solo part alone, except in the case of the pieces for piano listed above, will not be considered.

3. A letter of recommendation from your teacher listing the piece, movement and composer, confirming that you have learned the selection well and have thoroughly memorized it. Memory required, no exceptions.

4. A summary of your past performance background and a brief biography including current school, honors and awards.

Any application which does not fulfill all of the above 4 requirements will be disqualified

*All solos must have a commercially available orchestral accompaniment. Soloists are responsible for assisting in locating scores and all fees associated with score rental if necessary.