Grande Ronde Symphony Association

The Young Student category which is restricted to Sixth grade through High School age students from eastern Oregon or SE Washington.

Young Student Category

The Advanced Student will be restricted to college-bound seniors in high school and students currently enrolled at a public or private University or College with a maximum age restriction of 26.

Advanced Student Category

The Open category, instrumentalist or vocalist, will accept applicants of any age, but is restricted to those who reside in Oregon, Idaho, or Washington states.

Open Category

<a href="https://granderondesymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/24_CA-INFO-11.02.23.pdf" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">2024 Concerto + Aria Competition Information HERE<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1701279595/e86gqecnyaebkum9j94e.jpg" style="width:294px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:5px 0px;text-align:left;max-width:calc(100% - 5px);position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;float:left" /></a> <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">For <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">each category<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">, each applicant is required to complete and submit the applicant form, along with a $25<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit"> <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">application fee (for each category of application), résumé, a photograph suitable for the concert program and one recorded audition video via YouTube links or equivalent.  An applicant can enter all three categories but must pay $25 for each category. Levels/Categories of CompetitionThere are three levels of applicants for the contest: The Young Student category which is restricted to Sixth grade through High School age students from eastern Oregon or SE Washington. <ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">The Advanced Student will be restricted to college-bound seniors in high school and students currently enrolled at a public or private University or College with a maximum age restriction of 26. </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">The Open category, instrumentalist or vocalist, will accept applicants of any age, but is restricted to those who reside in Oregon, Idaho, or Washington states.</li></ul>Audition Video Requirements: <ol><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Be sure to complete the applicant information form at <a style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">www.granderondesymphony.org/concerto-aria-competition/</a> (Click <a href="https://forms.gle/wBKKbcwwQ1JKwpn66" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">HERE</a> for link) </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">The video should be of the applicant performing any standard concerto or operatic work which they hope to perform with the GRSO. Video must include piano or orchestral accompaniment and should reflect a performance-ready level of preparation on the proposed repertoire.</li><li>Instrumentalists must consult the pre-approved repertoire list (Click HERE for link) and contact our Music Director, Zachary Banks, to discuss the piece you wish to submit. (<a href="mailto:grsodirector@gmail.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">grsodirector@gmail.com</a>) Young Student Category applicants may apply with a solo work that is performed with piano accompaniment, or with an unaccompanied composition. Vocalists can audition with operatic arias, or similar works for solo voice and orchestra. </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Video is not required to be concert footage. Professional-level production quality is not a requirement, but the video and audio quality should be good enough to give a clear and accurate representation of the performer’s abilities. Application materials for each category will not be returned.</li></ol>

<a href="https://granderondesymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/24_CA-INFO-11.02.23.pdf" target="_blank">2024 Concerto + Aria Competition Information HERE<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1701279595/e86gqecnyaebkum9j94e.jpg" style="width:294px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:bottom;margin:5px 0px;text-align:left;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;float:left;max-width:100%" /></a> For each category, each applicant is required to complete and submit the applicant form, along with a $25 application fee (for each category of application), résumé, a photograph suitable for the concert program and one recorded audition video via YouTube links or equivalent.  An applicant can enter all three categories but must pay $25 for each category. Levels/Categories of CompetitionThere are three levels of applicants for the contest: The Young Student category which is restricted to Sixth grade through High School age students from eastern Oregon or SE Washington. <ul><li>The Advanced Student will be restricted to college-bound seniors in high school and students currently enrolled at a public or private University or College with a maximum age restriction of 26. </li><li>The Open category, instrumentalist or vocalist, will accept applicants of any age, but is restricted to those who reside in Oregon, Idaho, or Washington states.</li></ul>Audition Video Requirements: <ol><li>Be sure to complete the applicant information form at <a>www.granderondesymphony.org/concerto-aria-competition/</a> (Click <a href="https://forms.gle/wBKKbcwwQ1JKwpn66" target="_blank">HERE</a> for link) </li><li>The video should be of the applicant performing any standard concerto or operatic work which they hope to perform with the GRSO. Video must include piano or orchestral accompaniment and should reflect a performance-ready level of preparation on the proposed repertoire.</li><li>Instrumentalists must consult the pre-approved repertoire list (Click HERE for link) and contact our Music Director, Zachary Banks, to discuss the piece you wish to submit. (<a href="mailto:grsodirector@gmail.com">grsodirector@gmail.com</a>) Young Student Category applicants may apply with a solo work that is performed with piano accompaniment, or with an unaccompanied composition. Vocalists can audition with operatic arias, or similar works for solo voice and orchestra. </li><li>Video is not required to be concert footage. Professional-level production quality is not a requirement, but the video and audio quality should be good enough to give a clear and accurate representation of the performer’s abilities. Application materials for each category will not be returned.</li></ol>

Grande Ronde Symphony Association

Concerto+Aria Competition Application Fee(s)

Young Student Category

$25

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Advanced Student Category

$25

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Open Category

$25

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