Concerto Competition Information

The Waukesha Area Symphonic Band is proud to present its annual Concerto Competition. The purpose of this competition is to provide inspiration and performing experience to young musicians. This is an opportunity for students of all skill levels to experience the dedication and commitment of an audition.

Eligibility:

All instrumentalists that are in 9th through 12th grades and attending school in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Washington, Ozaukee, Dodge and Jefferson counties.

Instruments:

This year WASB is opening up its competition to all orchestral instruments. If there is a band accompaniment for the solo piece, you may audition on any instrument; wind, percussion, string, piano or harp.

Auditions:

February 20, 2010 at the Shattuck Music Center on the Carroll University campus, 100 N. East Avenue, Waukesha.

Repertoire:

For programming purposes, the repertoire for this competition may only be chosen from pieces that are scored for band accompaniment. Check below for a list of recommended compositions. Participants are encouraged to choose from this list or to research on their own, other pieces with band accompaniment. (Exception: Works for which conductor's scores and band parts can only be obtained through rental agreements with the publisher, instead of direct purchase cannot be considered for the competition. Please send questions regarding your repertoire selection to nancyherro@sbcglobal.net).

Entry Fee:

The entry fee is $15.

Deadline:

The deadline for entry is January 22, 2010.

Awards:

First Place - $500 and potential invitation to perform as soloist with the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University on Friday, April 30, 2010 performance.
Honorable Mention -An invitation to sit in with the band on a selected piece.

Past Winners

Brandon Viliunas

Sabrina Pruszka (2010)

2009 - Emily Duffy (Horn)
2008 - Brandon Viliunas (Trumpet)
2007 - Jason Marshall (Trombone)
2006 - Eric Zimmerman (Alto Saxophone)
2005 - Nick Cherone (Marimba)

Additional Resources:
2010 Application Form
Concerto Repertoire List