ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Participants will be required to perform one movement of a standard concerto or short piece for their instrument and orchestra. The selection should be no longer than ten minutes in duration and must be a piece that has an orchestra accompaniment (no solo piano sonatas, for example).

• All previous contestants are strongly encouraged to participate. Winners of the previous year’s competition are ineligible.

• The competition will be divided into two categories: grades K-8 and grades 9-12.

• Contestants must provide their own accompanists at the audition.

• The LPO will not pay to rent orchestral accompaniments for concerto winners. If you are unsure whether your proposed concerto has orchestra parts available for sale, email library@lpomusic.com to inquire. If orchestral parts must be rented to perform your piece, you are responsible for paying the fee. Rental fees can range from $100-$400 or more depending on the piece and the number of performances.

• A committee of musicians from the LPO will select the winners.