Eclipse Chamber Orchestra National Online Young Artists Solo Competition

 

As part of our ongoing initiative to support young musicians, Eclipse Chamber Orchestra has created the Young Artists Solo Competition. The goal of the competition is to offer an opportunity for both performance and financial support. Competition Awardees receive a cash prize and a solo performance with the Eclipse Chamber Orchestra during the upcoming season.

Rules

 

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

  • Open to all grades of high school students

  • Open to all strings, woodwinds, brass, harp and percussion (no piano)

  • Application Fee: $50 - submit payment and include confirmation order number on the application form

  • Applicants must submit a link of a video recording uploaded on Youtube or Vimeo of one movement of a concerto or piece of their choice for solo instrument and orchestra

  • Total time must be between (5’ - 20’)

  • The chosen repertoire must not exceed the following orchestration: Strings + 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets and timpani

  • Winner will be awarded a cash prize of $500 and a solo appearance with ECO during the 2023-24 season

  • DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS APRIL 30, 2023

  • Winner will be announced by June 1, 2023

  • Application can be found here

  • Pay application fee here

COLLEGE DIVISION

  • Open to all college students age 25 and under as of May 1, 2023.

  • Open to all strings, woodwinds, brass, harp and percussion (no piano)

  • Application Fee: $75 - submit payment and include confirmation order number on the application form

  • Applicants must submit a link of a video recording uploaded on Youtube or Vimeo of an entire concerto or piece of their choice for solo instrument and orchestra

  • Total time must be between (15’ - 45’)

  • The chosen repertoire must not exceed the following orchestration: Strings + 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets and timpani

  • Winner will be awarded a cash prize of $750 and a solo performance with ECO during the 2023-24 season

  • DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS APRIL 30, 2023

  • Winner will be announced by June 1, 2023

  • Application can be found here

  • Pay application fee here

Recording Guidelines

  • Video recording must be made with a single stationary camera, smartphone or computer

  • No editing or sound or visual effects are permitted

  • Video must be clear and audio quality perceptible

  • Take into consideration the distance to the camera microphone

  • Choose a well-lit space and avoid shadows and background noise

  • If recording with a smartphone, choose a horizontal setting

  • Piano accompaniment is permissible but not required

  • The recordings should be uploaded online on YouTube or Vimeo channels

  • The link should be sent with the application form

  • If a private setting is chosen when in the digital channels, the candidate should also include the password in the application.

Travel and Housing

  • For the solo performance with ECO during the 2023-24 season, travel expenses will be covered by ECO up to $300 (receipts required) for the winner only

  • ECO is not responsible for any cartage or transportation fees for instruments

  • Housing will be provided by ECO in a local hotel for the winner only

  • Minors should be accompanied at all times by a parent or adult guardian