Walgreens National Concerto Competition
It was such a pleasure to finally meet you and to hear the exceptional talent of your young musicians. They are a testament to your vision, passion and commitment. I have had the privilege of working with talented young students at the Julliard Pre-College for many years and it was equally inspiring to hear the students at MYA
Janet Sung, Competition Judge
2011 Winners
(multiples listed in alphabetical order)
MYA Senior Division
Strings Winner: Emily Camras, Ariel Chapman
Strings Honorable Mentions: Elizabeth Chertok, Lara Madden, Genevieve Smelser, Ben Solomonow
Piano Winner: Allen Wang
Early Music Winner: Mary Sliva
Other Instruments Winner: Taylor Isberg
Other Instruments Honorable Mentions: Victoria Calderone, Scott Greene, Sarah Koike
To perform with Symphony Orchestra in February: Ariel Chapman
MYA Junior Division
Strings Winner: Aidan Perreault
Strings Honorable Mentions: Rowena Bakke, Anastasia Dalianis, Haddon Kay, Masha Lakisova, Janani Sivakumar
Piano Winner: Daniel Rong
Early Music Winner: Masha Lakisova
Other Instruments Winner: Torin Bakke
To perform with Concert Orchestra in February: Aidan Perreault
To perform with Philharmonia Orchestra in February: Masha Lakisova
Open Senior Division
Strings Winner: Gallia Kastner
Strings Honorable Mentions: Claire Bourg, Joshua Burca, Kiyoshi Hayashi, Hannah Moses, Tabitha Oh, Michaela Wellems, Ye Young Yoo
Piano Winner: Kyle Jannak-Huang
Piano Honorable Mentions: Hannah Kay, Austin Shin
Early Music Winner: Hansuh Rhee
Early Music Honorable Mentions: Mitchell Green, Adam Korber, Megan Lee
Other Instruments Winner: Christine Murphy
Other Instruments Honorable Mention: Ryan Toher
Vocal Winner: Elisa Germond
Vocal Honorable Mentions: China Gray, Joo Young Kate Lee
To perform with Symphony Orchestra in February: Gallia Kastner
Open Junior Division
Strings Winner: Hannah White
Strings Honorable Mentions: Karisa Chiu, Serena Harnack, Nathan Mo, Lucie Ticho, Jonathan Wolf
Piano Winner: Nadia Azzi
Piano Honorable Mentions: Eric Lin, Jason Lu
Early Music Winner: Lucie Ticho
Early Music Honorable Mentions: Eriko Darcy, Christian Kim, Jonathan Wolf
Midwest Young Artists is hosting the 16th annual Walgreens National Concerto Competition, held at the MYA Center at Fort Sheridan and Bennett-Gordon Hall at Ravinia on December 29 & 30, 2011. Prizes included an opportunity to perform with the MYA Symphony Orchestra and on the prestigious From the Top radio program. Walgreens Corporation’s annual sponsorship enabled MYA to provide students with distinguished judges, a DVD recording of their performance, written performance evaluations, and an inviting and nurturing environment in which to participate.
The deadline for completing the application and entry fee is December 1, 2011.
Eligibility
There are two Divisions in the contest: MYA Orchestra Division (MYA Division) and Open Division. Students in the MYA Division must be an active participant in the MYA Orchestra Program. All other entrants will participate in the Open Division (including students in MYA Chamber Music, Choral and Jazz Programs).
There are two Levels in each Division:
- Junior: for students in 8th grade and younger
- Senior: for students in 9th through 12th grades
The competition is open to all instruments. Each Level is further divided into Categories:
- String
- Piano
- Voice
- Winds & Percussion
- Early Music (Please note: Students are automatically entered in the Early Music category - in addition to the relevant instrument category - if the piece they are performing was written before 1800. Strings, harpsichord, recorders, gamba winds and brass are encouraged to participate in this category.)
Repertoire
Students must perform a movement from a concerto or work with orchestral accompaniment. Vocalists should perform an opera aria or similar work for voice and orchestra. Selections must be performed from memory with piano accompaniment. Students will have 10 minutes to perform and will be timed. Appropriate accompaniment cuts are recommended. Please note: It is at the judges' discretion to ask for specific sections of a movement being performed. Please have movements prepared in their entirety.
For those entering the Early Music Category only, it is recommended that contestants choose one of the following pieces, to be performed from memory. We do not list suggested literature for all other categories.
Early Music Category Repertoire
Please note that exceptions to the above are possible, as long as the music is written prior to 1800. Harpsichord, recorders, gamba, winds, and bass are encouraged to participate in this category. If you have questions about repertoire, please contact the MYA office. Students are automatically entered into the Early Music Category if the piece they are performing was written before 1800.
Venue
Open Division
MYA Center at Fort Sheridan
878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040
phone: (847) 926-9898
MYA Division
Bennett-Gordon Hall at Ravinia
Highland Park, IL
Accompanist
All participants must perform with an accompanist. Students must provide their own accompanist. Your accompanist’s name and contact information must be provided on your application. To search for a local accompanist, visit www.privatemusicteaching.org.
Application & Entry Fee
The competition entry fee is $55 for students not enrolled in any MYA programs and $35 for MYA members.
Please note: All applications must be submitted on-line; fees are non-refundable and must be paid on-line or by check, postmarked by December 1st.
Walgreens National Concerto Competition Application
Complete Entry Fee Payment
After submitting the application, you can pay your $35 MYA member entry fee or $55 non-member entry fee via PayPal.
Awards and Prizes
Open Division
One Overall winner will be selected from either the Junior or Senior Level
MYA Division
One Overall winner will be selected from the Senior Level
One Overall winner will be selected from the Junior Level
Overall Winners
- Overall winners will perform with orchestra on February 25, 2012 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston, IL.
- The Overall winners will receive a Cash Award of $500 plus a MYA Tuition Scholarship (valued at $715-$745) to be used towards 2012-2013 academic year large ensemble tuition or 2012 Summer Music Festival programs.
- The Overall Senior MYA Division winner will have the opportunity to perform on the prestigious From the Top radio program. (Please note: this only applies to students who have not performed as a soloist on prior shows.)
Category Winners
- Category winners will receive a MYA Tuition Scholarship (valued at $355-$375) to be used toward 2012-2013 academic year large ensemble tuition or 2012 Summer Music Festival programs.
- The Senior Level Early Music winner, at the discretion of the director, will record with Ars Antigua and will be podcasted from their website.
- Category winners will be chosen, at the discretion of the director, to perform on March 4, 2012, on the Winners Recital at Preston Bradley Hall in the Chicago Cultural Center.
- Winning soloists may also be selected for performance opportunities with Midwest professional and community orchestras.
Hotel Reservations
Out-of-town participants are encouraged to stay at the Courtyard Marriott in Highland Park (1505 Lake Cook Rd.). The MYA rate is $80 per night. For reservations, please call (847) 831-3338.
