Eligibility
Contestants must be 14 years of age by the date of the performance (October 7, 2023) and no older than 18 years of age at the date of the application deadline (April 23, 2023). Contestants must live in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa or Minnesota. Previous winners cannot reapply. Those who have been runners-up or have received honorable mentions in previous years are encouraged to re-enter the contest.
Prizes
| Winner | $1300 and the opportunity to perform with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra |
| 1st Runner Up | $300 |
| 2nd Runner Up | $200 |
| 3rd and 4th Runners Up | $100 |
Music Selection and Recording
Music selections eligible for the competition are (1) a movement of a concerto or (2) an aria of similar difficulty. Length should be approximately 8 to 16 minutes. For comparable length, singers may choose to perform two arias. Any cuts in the score must be approved in advance. The orchestral material must be readily available for the orchestra to obtain.
Recordings must include audio and video. The video and audio quality is the responsibility of the contestant.
To Enter
Submit your entry form, recording, and $30 entry fee at cvsymphony.org/youngartistentry
Entry Fee
Contestant must pay a non-refundable $30 entry fee. Payment may be via Paypal (paypal.me/cvsymphonyorchestra) or by a check made out to “CVSO” and mailed to 402 Graham Ave., Suite 205, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted electronically by April 23, 2023.
Finals
In-person finals will be held on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Finalists are responsible for providing their own accompanist. A three-judge panel will observe the performances and determine the outcome of the competition. The judges’ decisions will be final. No winner may be declared should the judges find no contestant worthy of the honor. The judges may award honorable mentions should they so desire. Failing to adhere to the rules of this contest will result in dismissal from the contest.
Winner’s Performance with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra
The winner will perform as the featured soloist with the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the RCU Theatre at Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. A dress rehearsal will be held on Friday, October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
More more information
Contact the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra office at 715-832-6366 or info@cvsymphony.org.
