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Each year, talented instrumental musicians in grades 6—12 compete in the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's Young Artist Competition. This year's competition was be held Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Victory Theatre.
The purpose of the competition is to promote, encourage, and nurture the talents of Tri-State youth through educational concerts and performance opportunities.
The competition is funded by the Musicians Club of Evansville/Margaret B. & Leo Heim Memorial Scholarship Fund, and is open to students attending school within a 100-mile radius of Evansville, IN.
A grand prize, second and third prize are awarded. The Grand Prize includes a solo appearance with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Prize money awarded to the outstanding musicians of the competition is earmarked for further music studies, including but not limited to:
- summer music camp
- tuition to an accredited post-secondary school of music
- tuition to an accredited music school academy
- the purchase towards a high quality instrument
- private lessons
(where the financial means of the winner is too severely limited for private lessons)
For more information, contact the Philharmonic Education Department at 812.425.5050, ext. 316.
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