Competition Details:
Participants of the Academy will have the opportunity to compete at the Academy competition: the competition will be part of the academy’s curriculum. At the conclusion of the competition the 1st prize winner will be presented with a new Henri Selmer Presence Bb clarinet, selected by the academy’s artists. 2nd prize winner will receive a $1000 prize, and 3rd prize winner will receive a Selmer Paris Concept Bb Mouthpiece.
First round repetoire: (to be sent electronically)
- Paul Jeanjean – Etude No. 4 (from 18 Advanced Studies)
- André Messager – Solo de Concours
The deadline for first round recordings (audio/video) is April 1st. No accompaniment is required.
Final round:
- Shulamit Ran – Three Scenes for Solo Clarinet
- Augusta Holmes – Fantasie
- One of the following:
- Bohuslav Martinů – Sonatina
- Francis Poulenc – Sonata
Prizes:
First Prize: Brand new Selmer Presence Bb clarinet
Second Prize: $1,000 cash prize
Third Prize: Selmer Paris Concept Bb Mouthpiece
When registering, please ensure to indicate on the registration form your desire to compete in the competition.