1 Anchorage Festival of Music P.O. Box 100272 Anchorage, AK 99510-0272 (907) 276-2465 www.anchoragefestivalofmusic.org THE ANCHORAGE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC Presents The 2015 YOUNG ALASKAN ARTIST AWARD Dear Students, Parents & Music Instructors, The Anchorage Festival of Music announces its 17th “Young Alaskan Artist Award”. The primary purpose of this award is to present young, aspiring Alaskan classical performers ready to begin their professional careers in a full-length solo debut recital in Anchorage. The program also provides award monies – typically up to $4,000. The Festival is committed to supporting our Alaskan youth, helping them on their way to the professional world, and giving them an opportunity to display their talents to the public, especially in their home state. ELIGIBILITY: Any Alaskan who is at least a college freshman pursuing a college degree or program in music performance in an accredited institution. The applicant must be ready to perform a full length (c. 60 minutes) SOLO debut recital in Anchorage. The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend application will confirm resident eligibility. In all matters of eligibility or procedure, the committee’s decision is final. APPLICATION PROCESS: Please fill out the application form with requested materials. Enclose a high quality DVD or audio CD (or submit online)* with the application form and two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from the private instrumental/vocal instructor. The other letter may be from another musician or a community leader who is familiar with the applicant’s accomplishments. (The letters of recommendation may be submitted with the application or sent directly to the Festival Office.) Application Fee of $35 must be enclosed in the packet. DEADLINE: All Application materials (other than recommendations) must be sent complete in one packet with a postmark no later than Friday, May 15, 2015. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please read the rules carefully and be sure that your program and materials comply. RECORDING REQUIREMENTS: The audition recording must be at least 30 minutes in length (but we encourage longer). Remember that the quality and variety of your recording plays a crucial role in the decisionmaking. All selections should be clearly marked with the following information:  A. Exact title of composition (include opus number, if applicable)  B. Exact movement of composition (e.g., "Movement 1: Allegro Maestoso”)  C. Timing of selection  D. Date of recording. [Indicate whether a live recording and please enclose a copy of the program.] REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS for AUDITION RECORDING: All of the following requirements need to be observed. Failure to do so will be cause for disqualification. * You may submit a digital file (.mp3, .mp4, etc.) or YouTube link of your audition. Please contact Juliana Osinchuk ([email protected]) for submission details. 2 1. A minimum of three contrasting works should be performed on the DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION representing three contrasting musical styles, chosen from the following: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, Contemporary. 2. A single movement of a sonata/suite is acceptable for the audition, but complete works are expected to be performed on the recital if you should win. A good guide to repertoire selection would be your senior recital requirements. 3. Concertos: you may only perform ONE concerto movement on the DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION. This can be either accompanied by an orchestra or by a pianist. This concerto movement should be no more than onequarter the length of time for the whole DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION. For instance, if the audition time is 40 minutes long, the concerto movement should be no more than 10 minutes long. Pianists and string players will NOT be allowed to play a concerto at their award recital. Wind, brass and percussion instruments may perform one concerto on the program. 4. No chamber music should be included in DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION. 5. No orchestra excerpts should be included in DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION. 6. Vocalists: In addition to the style requirements listed above, your DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION examples should have examples from opera, oratorio, and art song. Selections should demonstrate a proficiency in at least three languages. 7. Percussionists should demonstrate proficiency on a variety of percussion instruments. Transcriptions are allowed (ex. Bach Solo Suites transcribed for marimba). See details on requirements below. REMEMBER - this is an audition for a solo recital with piano accompaniment. The committee will want to hear you performing principally with piano. It is our suggestion that you simply record your school recital either live or in studio. AWARD: The selected winner will perform a full solo recital in Anchorage sponsored by the Anchorage Festival of Music in the second half of August, 2015. The exact date will be determined after selection. Proceeds from the concert ticket sales will provide part of the funding for the award. Travel expenses to/from Alaska cannot be provided. In-state travel will be accommodated at the discretion of the committee. If you should win, you will build a program of works in consultation with the Artistic Director of the Festival that may or may not include your audition works. The following restrictions will apply: Pianists: Only solo repertoire. NO concerti or chamber music. Strings: Standard solo works with piano accompaniment. No concertos or chamber music. One or more works on the program can be solo works (unaccompanied). Winds & Brass: One concerto and one unaccompanied work may be programmed. Standard solo works preferred. Transcriptions will be at the discretion of the artistic director. Percussionists: One concerto may be programmed. Standard solo works and transcriptions with at least one with piano accompaniment. Percussionist should perform on a variety of percussion instruments including one mallet instrument, one timpani piece, and one snare drum or multi-percussion work. Vocalists: Please present both operatic arias as well as art songs demonstrating at least 3 languages. SELECTION PROCESS: A committee of prominent musicians will review the recordings. At the discretion of the judges, more than one winner may be chosen or no winner declared. Thank you, Juliana Osinchuk Young Alaskan Artist Program Director 3 THE ANCHORAGE FESTIVAL of MUSIC Young Alaskan Artist Award APPLICATION FORM - 2015 NAME: __________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: __________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: _______________________ e-mail (for May & June): ___________________________ ADDRESS IN ALASKA and / or your contact information in May & June: _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: ___________________________________________ DEGREE PURSUED & YEAR of GRADUATION: _____________________________________ PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR: ______________________________________________________ Where did you complete middle school? ________________________________________________ Where did you complete highschool? (& year of graduation)_________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ GOALS: How will you be using your award monies? _________________________________________________________________________________ ** Please attach Bio/Resume of your music activities (former private teachers, school ensembles, performances, awards, etc.) Please send the application form, letters of recommendation (may be sent separately by senders), DVD/CD/ONLINE SUBMISSION with program, copy of Alaska Permanent Fund application or check stub, and any additional materials to: Young Alaskan Artist Scholarship Award Anchorage Festival of Music P.O. Box 100272 Anchorage, AK 99510-0272 www.anchoragefestivalofmusic.org Application must be postmarked by Friday, May 15, 2015 If you have any questions please call the Festival office (907) 276-2465 OR e-mail Juliana Osinchuk: [email protected]