
International Artist Concerto Concerts
with the western new york chamber orchestra
Under the baton of Glen Cortese
Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 p.m
at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo
724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
(this event is free and open to the public)
$10 Donation is politely suggested
AND
Sunday, February 19, 2023 4:00 p.m
King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia, NY 14063
$20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID
SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & tickets@fredonia.edu
WATCH the 2022-2023 AUDITIONS finals!
live in nyc december 3-5
WATCH the winners announcement!
december 26 @ 10 am est

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Artistventure Concerts, together with its partners /kor/ productions, Progressive Musicians, Sound Espressivo, and Virtual Concert Halls are looking for soloists for engagements in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 concert seasons with various orchestras around the world.
Audition is open for the following instruments/voices:
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Piano
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Violin
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Viola
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Cello
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Double bass
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Flute
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Oboe/Corno Inglese
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Clarinet
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Bassoon/Contrabassoon
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French horn
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Trumpet
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Guitar
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Soprano
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Mezzo Soprano
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Contralto
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Tenor
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Countertenor
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Baritone
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Bass/Baritone
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Bass
APPLICATION DEADLINES
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: APPLY BY NOV 1
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Selected performers will be invited for the Final Round of the Auditions via Live Stream on 4 and 5 December 2022
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Final selection of the soloist(s) will be announced on 10 December 2022
GENERAL RULES
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Incomplete applications (including failure to pay the application fee) will not be processed
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Application fee is not refundable
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Decisions on selection are final and cannot be appealed. However, a commentary about performance from the artistic committee may be provided upon request (in English language only)
VIDEO MATERIAL
Auditionees are required to submit video recording materials for the audition. Recording should be a fair representation of the contestants' abilities but does not need to be of a professional quality. Auditionees must submit either one or two video recordings.
The repertoire choice is free; with no time limit.
Accompaniment
Auditionees will not be discriminated against for their choice of accompaniment (live piano accompaniment, track, or no accompaniment)
Final Round of the Auditions via Live Stream
Auditionees prepare a piece or a movement from the repertoire list
Instrumentalists:
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If you audition with a movement of a Concerto, prepare up to 15 minutes
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If you audition with a full Concerto, prepare material from each movement (up to 30 minutes total)
Vocalists:
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Prepare two or three arias or songs of up to 15 minutes in total
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For larger vocal works up to 30 minutes in total
FINAL OUTCOME
A selected group of performers will receive an invitation to perform with a live Orchestra in the capacity of a soloist.
Auditionees who do not advance to the next round will be invited to a specially organized workshop/masterclass (online) focused on audition preparation and everyone will receive a participation certificate.
THE ARTISTIC COMMITTEE
The Artistic Committee evaluates the video material submitted, and the final selections of winners are based on the same recordings submitted.
APPLY
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A completed online application form
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Up to two video recordings uploaded online (YouTube or other video platform)
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Application fee - $250 USD
Full scholarships to cover the cost of the audition fee are available. Please email info.colorchestra@gmail.com for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Organizers reserve the right to make any changes in the rules, schedule and other information related to the award
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Underage* auditionees shall be under the responsibility of their parents or legal guardians. They must be supervised at all times by their parents or legal guardians.
*LEGAL AGE IS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE COUNTRY OR JURISDICTION OF AUDITIONEES’ PRIMARY RESIDENCE
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Organizers are not responsible for any damage or theft of instruments or personal belongings of participants.
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Auditionees agree and authorize the organizers of the concert to use their image for any publicity and activity related to the event.
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Auditionees are required to provide a high-resolution photo for the publicity purposes
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Auditionees waive all rights to television broadcasting remuneration. There will be no financial remuneration for their performance.
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All auditionees are responsible for their own expenses (travel, accommodations, accompanists, etc)
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The official language of the audition is English.
APPLY
DEADLINE EXTENDED: APPLY BY NOV 1
To apply, applicants must submit the following:
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A completed online application form
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Up to two video recordings uploaded online (YouTube or other video platform)
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Application fee - $250 USD
Full scholarships are available. Please email info.colorchestra@gmail.com for more information.