The Georgia Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven 9 Vocal Competition: deadline Dec 15!

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven 9 Vocal Competition
https://www.georgiasymphony.org
https://www.georgiasymphony.org/beethoven-9-vocal-competition

Open to legal U.S. residents only. No restrictions on professional/student status, work/career status, or any other restriction.

No application fee.

Age Limit
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.

How To Apply
Deadline
Received By Fri Dec 15, 2023

Materials Required
Fill out the required registration form and submit a piano-accompanied video singing the solo excerpts from Beethoven Symphony 9 of your voice type and an aria/song cycle selection that is no longer than 4 minutes. 

Application Form Location
https://www.georgiasymphony.org/beethoven-9-vocal-competition/

Audition Information

Audition Requirements
Fill out the required registration form and submit a piano-accompanied video singing the solo excerpts of your voice type and an aria/song cycle selection that is no longer than 4 minutes. (IMPORTANT: review the Audio/Video Requirements under the Contest Guidelines section before recording your submission. Videos failing to meet the rules for submission will result in applicant disqualification.) 

December 15, 2023
Submission Deadline

January 15, 2024
First Round Conclusion – Semi-finalists announced on the GSO Website

February 1, 2024
Second Round Conclusion – Finalists announced on the GSO Website

March 2, 2024 1PM-9PM
Finalists rehearse with accompanists

March 3, 2024 3-5pm
Live Final Round (with assigned warmup time before)

Pianist Provided
See Aud. Requirements

No pianist/accompanist fee(s) for live final round. Applicants will need to provide their own pianist for the submitted application video.

Opportunity Information
Location
Marietta, GA USA

Season Information
2023-2024

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone/Bass solos for Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Program Dates
May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
May 17, 2024  Afternoon (TBD)
Piano Rehearsal with Conductor

May 17, 2024 7:30pm-10:00PM
Rehearsal with Orchestra

May 18, 2024 10:00AM-12:30:PM
Dress Rehearsal

May 18, 2024 8:00PM-10:00PM
Performance

May 19, 2024 3:00PM-5:00PM
Performance

Program Information
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) and Music Director Timothy Verville announce a competition with no application fee, open to vocalists 18 years and older who are legal U.S. residents, with the opportunity for the winners to perform with the GSO in concert singing a featured solo part in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, receive a $2,000 honorarium, hotel accommodations, and up to $500 reimbursement for travel expenses for the performance.

Contact Information
marketing@georgiasymphony.org