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Vincent C. LaGuardia, Jr. Music Director/Conductor
T. Gordon Parks Memorial Collegiate Concerto Competition 2008
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The Arapahoe Philharmonic of Denver, through a continuing program to give recognition to young talent,
will hold its 38th Concerto Competition for Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion students this winter. The winner will
be the featured artist with the orchestra on March 7, 2008. Cash awards of $2,000, $1,000 and $500 will be presented
to the three finalists.
The 90-member Arapahoe Philharmonic has been a valuable cultural asset in the Denver area since 1954. In addition
to its regular concert season, the orchestra offers many services to the community including concerts for elementary
school students, free summer pops concerts, and the Concerto Competition. Music Director Vincent C. LaGuardia,
Jr., will be conducting our 54th season.
The competition proceeds in two rounds:
FIRST ROUND
1. Applicants must submit a complete recorded instrumental composition on compact disc or cassette tape; the composition
must be at least 15 minutes' duration and must be one for which orchestral parts are generally available. In addition,
the composition must NOT be on the list included at the end of this form. Those compositions have been recently
performed by previous competition winners and the Arapahoe Philharmonic and are ineligible for the competition
in 2008.
2. Put your name on your CD or tape for identification. Send the recording and the application form to the Arapahoe
Philharmonic (AP) office postmarked by December 1, 2007. Recordings become the property of the Arapahoe Philharmonic.
A $50 non-refundable processing fee must be included with the application. All CDs and tapes postmarked by December
1, 2007 (sent with the $50 fee) will be reviewed and judged without exception. No late entries will be accepted.
3. Prominent judges from the Arapahoe Philharmonic will select 6 to 10 finalists by December 15, 2007. Decisions
of the judges are final. If selected as a finalist, you will be notified by December 20, 2007.
SECOND ROUND
1. The live auditions will be held on January 19, 2008, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Englewood, CO. All the finalists
will participate. Contestants may play a composition different from the one submitted in the first round, provided
the piece meets the same qualifications noted above. (Contact us, if you are in doubt.) If you do opt to change
compositions, please inform the office of your new selection prior to the live auditions.
2. Each finalist must provide their own accompanist, along with one copy of the music for the judges. A list of
local accompanists for hire will be provided, but you may select your accompanist independent of the list.
3. Finalists and their teachers will receive written judges' comments.
4. Three prominent judges from the Arapahoe Philharmonic, usually consisting of the Conductor and two resident
musicians, will select the first, second, and third place winners. Decisions of the judges are final. In case of
a split decision, the Conductor will decide the winner. If the judges and/or the Conductor determine that no finalist
is of acceptable performance quality to perform with the Arapahoe Philharmonic, no prizes will be awarded for the
current season.
5. Awards will be announced immediately following the completion of the competition. Second and Third place prizes
will be presented at that time. First place prize will be presented at the Arapahoe Philharmonic concert on March
7, 2008, immediately following the winner's performance as soloist with the orchestra. The winner will also receive
4 complimentary tickets to the March concert for use by family members and friends.
6. If it is determined at the auditions that the first place winner is unable to perform with the orchestra on
March 7, 2008, the second place winner will appear as the soloist and receive the first place award and scholarship.
The original winner will receive the second place award.
7. Finalists are responsible for their own expenses including travel, lodging, and meals. Gratis accommodations
may be available upon request.
Competition Awards
1. Cash awards are:
First Place - $2,000 and a performance with the Arapahoe Philharmonic on March 7, 2008
Second Place - $1,000
Third Place - $ 500
Competition Eligibility Rules
1. The T. Gordon Parks Memorial Collegiate Concerto Competition rotates music categories annually. The woodwinds,
brass, and percussion competition is held in even-numbered years; the string competition is held in odd-numbered
years. THE 2008 COMPETITION IS FOR WOODWINDS, BRASS AND PERCUSSION (no piano).
2. The Competition is open to musicians who are at least 18 and not older than 25 as of March 7, 2008. Previous
FIRST PLACE winners may not reapply, but all other participants may, provided they meet the age restrictions.
3. Full-time high school senior and college graduate or undergraduate Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion students
from schools in Colorado and its seven surrounding states (Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico,
and Oklahoma) are eligible to apply for the Competition. Applicants do not have to be in the school of music, but
must have a recommendation by a member of the music faculty or their music teacher.
4. The selection must be an instrumental composition of at least 15 minutes duration for which orchestral parts
are generally available. It need not be the same piece submitted for the first round. And the composition must
NOT be on the list of ineligible concertos included at the end of this form.
5. Memorization of the entire selection is required for the live auditions and for the winner's performance with
the orchestra.
6. Entry in this competition constitutes the contestant's authorization to use his or her name, photograph, and
biographical information for publicity purposes.
Competition First Place Winner's Obligations
1. The first place winner will appear as soloist with the Arapahoe Philharmonic on March 7, 2008. Recording of
the concert performance becomes the property of the AP.
2. The first place winner is required to attend one orchestra rehearsal and the dress rehearsal in the week prior
to the March concert performance. The studio teacher of the first place winner is welcome to attend the rehearsals
and the concert.
3. The first place winner must play the same composition performed in the second round of the competition.
4. A 3" by 5" glossy photograph of the first place winner, preferably with his or her instrument, is
requested for publicity purposes. This photograph must be free of duplication restrictions.
INELIGIBLE CONCERTO/COMPOSITION LIST FOR 2007-2008
Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major
Gordeli Flute Concerto in D-Major
Ibert Concert for Alto Sax
Ibert Flute Concerto
Liebermann Concerto for Flute and Orchestra
Neruda concerto in E-Flat Major (for trumpet)
Edw. Gregson Trombone Concerto
Block Symphony for Trombone and Orchestra
Griffes Poem for Flute and Orchestra
Concerto da Camera for Alto Sax
Hayden Trumpet concerto in E-Flat Major
John Williams' Tuba Concerto
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For further information regarding the T. Gordon Parks Memorial Collegiate Concerto Competition, please
contact the Arapahoe Philharmonic office at (303) 781-1892 or e-mail ame@arapahoe.phil.org.
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