About
- Submission consisting of video recording of approved Concerto repertoire.
- Winners will be invited to perform live with our professional Sempre Musick Orchestra.
Eligibility
- Open to all ages.
- International applicants welcome.
- Repertoire selection: one movement from the Concerto Competition Pre-Approved Repertoire List, or otherwise pre-approved (by special arrangement).
- Memorization is required.
- Applicants are eligible to apply to multiple Sempre Musick events.
Age Categories
Applicants will be divided by age as of January 1:
- Elementary (10 and younger)
- Junior (11-14)
- Senior (15-18)
- Collegiate (19-24)
- Adult (25 and older)
Deadlines and Dates
- Application and video submission deadline: March 10
- Announcement of results: early April
- Recital fee submission deadline: April 15
- Master class with Conductor: April 20 – May 22
- Winners’ Recitals: May 25, May 26, May 27 (Memorial Day) in Andover, MA
- Winners must be available to perform on any of these dates, as will be determined by Sempre Musick after receipt of recital fee. Dates cannot be changed.
Fees
Application Fee: $140.
Winners’ Recital fees:
- Performance with string orchestra:
- Repertoire up to 3 minutes long: fixed fee of $315.
- Repertoire up to 5 minutes long: fixed fee of $490.
- Repertoire longer than 5 minutes: estimated cost $95 / minute.
- Additional instrumentation, including winds and timpani: recital fees will be quoted.
To reduce the cost of performance, Sempre Musick offers strings-only versions of many Concertos. Please Contact Us with any repertoire questions.
Recital Fees include:
- Master class with the Sempre Musick Orchestra Conductor (remote, 15 to 30 minutes, based on selected repertoire)
- Live rehearsal with the orchestra for all performers on the day of the Recital
- Two complimentary tickets to Winners’ Recital (additional tickets will be available for purchase)
All fees paid are non-refundable.
Awards and Prizes
- All competitors will receive a Certificate of Participation.
- First, Second, and Third Place Winners of the Competition will be invited to perform live with the Sempre Musick Orchestra.
- Grand Prix winner will be invited to perform with the NH Philharmonic Orchestra in the 2024-2025 concert season.
- Sempre Musick Rising Artist Award: one contestant may be selected to perform with the Sempre Musick Orchestra with a full scholarship.
- Additional prizes and awards may be announced!
Winners' Recital
- No warm-up spaces will be available at the concert venues.
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled rehearsal and performance time.
- Performers: formal attire required.
Rules
- No repertoire changes are allowed after registration.
- Decision of the judges is final.
- Additional details may be added closer to the event.