The CYS Associate Orchestra Concerto Competition was established during the 2006-07 season to recognize outstanding musicians in the orchestra and to also train the orchestra in the art of orchestral accompaniment. The concerto competition is open to all current members of the orchestra and winners perform either a movement from a concerto or a one movement concert piece accompanied by the CYS Associate Orchestra in the March and May concerts.
See below for a list of acceptable/non-acceptable concerti. Upon completing the registration form, your piece will be reviewed for approval. Registration is now open!
Competition Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019
Where: Almond Elementary School
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Auditions slots are 10 minutes each)
Accompanist: Not required, though highly recommended!
Dress Code: Casual
Registration Deadline: November 20
Please note the following:
* Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to view the document containing a brief list of other acceptable/non-acceptable concerti. You are not limited to only this list. If your piece is not listed here, please email Leo@cys.org and Carmina@cys.org with your full name, instrument, composer, title of piece and movement (if any) for approval.
INSTRUMENT | CONCERTI |
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VIOLIN | Any standard classic, romantic, or contemporary concerto. * |
Double concerti are OK. | |
VIOLA, CELLO, WOODWIND, | Any standard classic, romantic, or contemporary concerto. * |
BRASS, HARP, PERCUSSION | Double or triple concerti are OK. |
INSTRUMENT | CONCERTI | ||
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VIOLIN | Lalo | Symphonie espagnole, 1st Mvt | 18-19 |
Saint-Saëns | Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, | 18-19 | |
Prokofiev | Violin Concerto No. 2 | 18-19 | |
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VIOLA, CELLO, WOODWIND, | Rosauro | Marimba Concerto, 1st Mvt | 16-17 |
BRASS, HARP, PERCUSSION | Forsyth | Viola Concerto | 16-17 |
Chaminade | Concertino for Flute, Op. 107 | 17-18 | |
Gordeli | Concertino for Flute & Orchestra | 17-18 | |
Weber | Concertino for Clarinet, Op. 26 | 17-18 | |
Mozart | Horn Concerto No. 4 (2nd & 3rd Mvts) | 17-18 | |
Weber | Clarinet Concerto No. 1 (3rd mvt.) | 18-19 | |
Jenkins | Euphonium Concerto (2nd Mvt) | 18-19 | |
Nielsen | Flute Concerto | 18-19 | |
Ibert | Flute Concerto | 18-19 |