Unfortunately we are unable to hold a competition this year(Spring-2021.) If circumstances will allow, we will revisit a competition for the Fall session. Please check our website for details. Thank you.
Concerto Competition
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 with advanced/strong skills 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, Jefferson, Walworth and Racine counties.
Instruments: This competition is open to all band/orchestral instruments. If there is a band accompaniment for your solo piece, you may audition on any instrument; wind, percussion, string, piano or harp.
Auditions: TBA 2022 at United Methodist Church,
121 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha.
Instruments: This competition is open to all band/orchestral instruments. If there is a band accompaniment for your solo piece, you may audition on any instrument; wind, percussion, string, piano or harp.
Auditions: TBA 2022 at United Methodist Church,
121 Wisconsin 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 keisenmann@wi.rr.com).
Entry Fee:
The entry fee is $20.
Deadline:
The deadline for entry is TBA 2021.
Awards:
First Place - $750 and potential invitation to perform as soloist with the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University on the TBA 2022 concert at 7:30 pm.
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 keisenmann@wi.rr.com).
Entry Fee:
The entry fee is $20.
Deadline:
The deadline for entry is TBA 2021.
Awards:
First Place - $750 and potential invitation to perform as soloist with the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band at Carroll University on the TBA 2022 concert at 7:30 pm.