Kennett Symphony of Chester County announces competition for young artists

Posted by Press Release on December 22, 2010

The Kennett Symphony of Chester
County and Music Director Mary Woodmansee Green are pleased to announce its Annual
Junior Instrumental Competition on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. in the
auditorium of Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square. The competition, chaired by
Carol Lind, is for gifted musicians in grades 4-8 who play an instrument
normally found in an orchestra or band.

Competitors will perform one
intermediate (or higher) composition lasting no longer than five minutes.
Memorization is required. There will be a total of six prizes, three in the
piano/violin category and three in the other instruments category, with prizes
in each category of $100, $50 and $25. Presentation of the prizes will be made
at the Kennett Symphony’s Family Concert (Peter & the Wolf) on Sunday,
March 6, 2011 at West Chester University’s Asplundh Hall.

Call 610-998-1977 or e-mail [email protected] for an application
form. Application deadline is January 28th. Details about the instrumental
competition and an online application are available via www.kennettsymphony.org/competitions.

Currently in its 70th season, the Kennett
Symphony of Chester County maintains a compelling mission to reach out to young
audiences. In addition to the
Young Artist Instrumental competition, the KSCC sponsors a Voice Competition in
March and a Junior Instrumental Competition each February. The KSCC also
presents Family Concerts in December and March, including its popular
Instrument Petting Zoo in March.
The Kennett Symphony maintains a strong commitment to music education
through its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony’s Children’s Chorus and by
providing complimentary concert tickets through local community organizations. Further
information about the Kennett Symphony’s BEYOND THE MUSIC programs may be found
at http://www.kennettsymphony.org/Pages/educational-outreach.html