NC ASTA 2009 State Competition
The North Carolina unit of the American String Teachers Association is sponsoring a string solo competition in 2009 for students of NC-ASTA/NSOA members
When: October 24th, 2009 from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Where: University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by October 1st (see application below).
Prizes: A $500 prize will be offered to the winner of the Senior division and a $300 prize to the winner of the Junior Division.
Program Length:
• Junior Division (18 years of age and under): 12 -15 minutes
• Senior Division (19-25 years of age): 17-20 minutes
Program Repertoire (same for all ages and instruments):
• Any solo movement of Bach.
• Two contrasting works of your choice, one of which must be a showpiece or other work that clearly demonstrates technical ability.
• Memorization is not necessary.
All contestants must arrange for their own accompanist. If you cannot bring one with you, please contact Dr. Brooks Whitehouse at the email below for a list of accompanists in the Triad area. Fees and rehearsals are to be negotiated directly between accompanist and the contestant.
Registration fee for the competition is $20.00. The completed registration form and fee should be mailed to the address below, postmarked by Friday, October 2nd:
Dr. Brooks Whitehouse
North Carolina School of the Arts
1533 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27127-2188
whitehouseb@uncsa.edu, tel: 336-770-3354
