2016 GUIDE TO COMPETITIONS
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Walgreens National Concerto Competition |
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The Walgreens National Concerto Competition is one of the largest youth concerto competitions in the nation with over 200 applicants each year. Winners receive $1000 and performance opportunities with the MYA [Midwest Young Artists] Symphony Orchestra and on the radio programs From the Top and Introductions (WFMT-Chicago).
MAIN OFFICE
878 Lyster Road
Highwood, IL, 60040
UNITED STATES
WEBSITE
https://mya.org/competition.php
ELIGIBILITY
All participants must be in the 12th grade or below. Senior Division is grades 9 through 12, Junior division is grades 8 and under.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano • Strings • Voice • Brass, Percussion, Woodwinds |
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No | |
| Frequency | Annual | |
| Cash prizes | None | |
| Additional prizes | Performances | |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided | |
| Jury size | 6 to 10 | |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2016 | |
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FINALS (live rounds)
December 28 to 29, 2016
Open Division: MYA Conservatory Center, Highwood, IL, USA
MYA Division: Bennett Gordon Hall, Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, IL USA |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✘ Semifinals | ✘ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✘ Finals streamed |
SOCIAL LINKS
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