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Introductory Information:Every two years HYAC holds auditions in search of the most gifted young musicians from the Greater Houston Metropolis. Those who are chosen earn the prestigious title of Houston Young Artist are awarded a scholarship and are given many opportunities to perform. HYAC will present to the public its newest pick of Houston’s most talented and aspiring young musicians in their first major concert scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Rice University’s Stude Concert Hall.
Audition Information:
All pre-school through high school instrumentalists and vocalists living within a 75 mile radius of downtown Houston may apply. HYAC accepts soloists as well as small ensembles. Performances will be judged on musicianship, stage presence and audience appeal. Soloists must perform from memory. There are two rounds of auditions: preliminaries and finals. Only the finals will be open to the public. No written critiques will be given by the judges. The judges will determine who will advance to the finals and ultimately to the Houston Young Artist status. Decisions made by the judges will be final.
- Preliminaries:
Piano Auditions - Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Mabee Theater, Houston Baptist University.
Vocal, Strings, Woodwind, Brass,Percussion Auditions - Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Rice University.
Click here for Audition Results...coming soon.
- Finals:
Sunday, December 12, 2010 in Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Rice University.
Click here for Audition Times ...coming soon.
Repertoire Requirements:
- Any standard classical composition of Western Civilization; or
- Traditional music from any other culture.
Performances are limited to 7 minutes. More than one piece may be performed as long as the total time remains within the stipulated limits. All music performed is subject to approval by HYAC’s Music Director. Simplified arrangements will not be accepted.
Accompanists:
HYAC uses the age of the performers as part of the appeal for its audiences. Instrumentalists and vocalists must furnish their own accompanist for the auditions. An accompanist under the age of 25 is recommended. If the accompanist receives the judges' approval in the final round, he/she will be considered a staff accompanist for HYAC. Only staff accompanists will be used in HYAC concerts. Contact Kana Mimaki (kmimaki@hotmail.com) if you need help finding an accompanist.
Application:
The downloadable application form(s) must be filled in accurately. Only one member of a duet team or ensemble needs to submit an application. Those who wish to audition in two different categories (i.e. violin solo and string quartet) must submit two separate application forms. The application fee is $30 per soloist and $40 per ensemble.
Deadline:
The deadline for submitting applications is November 1, 2010.
Notification:
By November 12, 2010, all applicants will be issued a reference number and a scheduled audition time (via e-mail) for the preliminaries. NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CHANGES MADE TO THE SCHEDULE! Results from the preliminaries will be posted on the HYAC website by December 6. For those who will be continuing on to the final round, a new audition time will be given. On the night of the final round, a congratulatory letter will be posted on the website with the names of the new Houston Young Artists. Performers in the final round who do not receive that distinction will be showcased in a special recital of "Houston Rising Stars" (TBA).
Attention to all finalists: A mandatory rehearsal is scheduled the night before each concert. Houston Young Artists will rehearse on Friday, January 21, from 5 - 9 PM and the “Houston Rising Stars” rehearsal is TBA.
Attention to Houston Young Artists only: A private party in your honor will be given on Sunday, January 2, 2011 from 2 - 4 PM. Please set this date and time aside.
Opportunities:
All Houston Young Artists are eligible for scholarships and will be asked to perform over the next two years in several concerts, including the Miller Outdoor Theatre summer concerts, a special Chamber Music concert (2012), and various outreach programs. You will be with us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary season!
Please click on the following links to download the Application Form(s) to print out and fill in:
Mail your completed form(s) with a check of $30 (soloist) / $40 (ensemble) made payable to HYAC to:
Houston Young Artists' Concert
14119 Heatherfield
Houston, TX 77079Note: The deadline for submitting the application form(s) is November 1, 2010.
*The application forms are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can obtain a free copy by clicking on the icon below:
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
November 1, 2010
Notification:
November 12, 2010
Audition Preliminaries:
December 4 & 5, 2010
Audition Finals:
December 12, 2010
Concert:
January 22, 2011
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