In each division the solo musicians, duets and small ensembles may be selected in each of the three categories: Strings, Wind/Brass/Percussion ensembles and Piano/Voice.​

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• LIVE AUDITIONS: January 21, 2023. Location TBD 
  Candidates that prefer to perform a live audition but would like to be considered for the People's Choice category should submit a video performing the same piece of the live audition by January 14, 2023 following the video upload guidelines.  

• ONLINE AUDITIONS: Candidate that prefer to perform an online audition must submit the material by January 14, 2023. 

• CONCERT DATE: March 31st, 2023

• PLACE: Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon. 

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Prizes​

• The HSO Jury will choose up to six winners, two in each category plus Honorable Mentions, if applicable and a People’s Choice Award.

• Up to two Founder’s Prize 2023: The winners of the Founder's prize will perform the entire Concerto
  (all movements) with the Henderson Symphony Orchestra in 2024. 

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Guidelines
 

1. Works selected for performance must be memorized; 

2. The audition piece should be the piece you intend to perform at the concert; Orchestral accompaniment must be available for purchase or rental;  

3. All auditions must be performed with piano accompaniment and performers are responsible for providing and rehearsing with the accompanist prior the audition; 

4. If a candidate needs an accompanist, the Henderson Symphony Orchestra can provide names of competent pianists;  

5. Upload on YouTube.

6. A copy of the music performed must sent to the judges with the application;

7. Videos will be limited to 10 minutes;

8. At the Judges' discretion, a winner MAY NOT be selected for a given category and/or multiple winners may be selected for a given category;  

9. Final selection of music will be at the discretion of the Henderson Symphony Orchestra;

10. Applicants will compete in categories not previously won;

 

Video Uploads guidelines: 

 

1. Upload your video on YouTube; 

2. The video should be on “Public mode”; 

3. Tile should have: Your Name – Your Instrument – HSO Young Artists Competition/Audition; 

4. The description should have: Name of the piece you are performing, Name of the Composer, HSO website: www.hendersonsymphonynv.org #LIVEHSO;

5. The link should be copied on your application form;

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