Concert Orchestra
College of Music
Rise above the rest
Display your mastery and experience with the opportunity to play in front of a full orchestra.
*Open to current musicians in Concert Orchestra
Meet the Contestants
Meet the Judges
Meet the Accompanists
The Concert Orchestra is pleased to have MSU graduate student accompanists provided for all participants.
All participants will get a 45 minute rehearsal. If selected for the final round, the accompanist will accompany you in the final round.
Audition Information
Time
Participants will be scheduled for rehearsal times and will be notified by e-mail.
Following drawing for performance order, the competition will begin at 10 AM.
Eligibility
Any musician that plays regularly with the Concert Orchestra.
One movement of a concerto with cadenza or piece of similar caliber for solo instrument and orchestra, not to exceed 15 minutes.
Performance must be from memory with the exception of works written after 1930, and played with piano accompaniment.
Students are encouraged to explore repertoire by women composers, composers of and underrepresented composers in the canon.
The Director of the Concert Orchestra reserves the right to exercise discretion upon receiving the applications.
Please keep the playing level of the Concert Orchestra in mind when choosing repertoire.
The application form and a digital link to a recording and be delivered no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, November 1st to kilburn4@msu.edu. Late applications will not be accepted.
Contestants will be chosen by a committee and will be notified by e-mail by Monday, November 4th, 2024 and will participate in the competition on Sunday, November 24th in Cook Recital Hall between 9 am-1 pm.
All participants must submit a short (150 word - strict) biography and a JPEG photo of themselves as part of the application.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
View our list of pervious winners here
Past Winners
