The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will sponsor their annual
Instrumental Competition for Young Artists on Saturday,
November 15th at 1:00pm at the Kendal at Longwood Auditorium,
Kennett Square. The competition is limited to sixteen gifted young
musicians in grade 9 to 12, each of whom will perform a classical
composition or movement of a larger work for solo and orchestra.
The Young Artist Competitions provide musicians who have
achieved a high level of proficiency.
The auditions are open to the public and are free of charge. Each of
the young musicians will be judged by a panel of professional
musicians. Three prizes will be awarded - first prize provides a
$500 cash award and the opportunity for a solo performance with
the Kennett Symphony, second prize is $300, and third prize is $100.
Funding for the competition is provided in part through the
generosity of the Mushroom Festival, Inc. and the Kennett Run
Charities.
The competition is chaired by Paul and Irena Merluzzi. For further
information, contact the Kennett Symphony office at 610-444-6363.