Stravinsky in Space Competition

APRIL FOOLS!

No, we are in fact NOT sending musicians into space for an intergalactic concerto competition. We discussed the possibilities, but unfortunately the Intergalactic Alliance has since disbanded due to heated disagreements regarding what kind of cheese was best for moon construction.

What we DO have is a list of awesome opportunities that we want you to know about! Feast your eyes on the bevy of possible International achievement:

2016 Cooper International Competition

Location: Cleveland, OH
Instruments: Piano
Ages: 13–18
Submission Date: April 15, 2016
Competition Dates: July 14–23, 2016

This competition, a joint project started in 2010 by the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Orchestra and sponsored by Thomas and Evon Cooper, alternates annually between violin and piano. This is your lucky year, pianists! This a wonderful opportunity for outstanding high school students to win a variety of cash prizes and perform with the legendary Cleveland Orchestra. Follow the link below for more information:

http://www.oberlin.edu/cooper/2016.shtml

11^th Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Ages: Any musician born on or after January 1, 1988
Submission Date: April 30, 2016
Competition Dates: September 13–18, 2016

For those brass enthusiasts yearning for an international experience, this competition is organized by the Sieghardt Rometsch Stiftung, an organization dedicated to fostering young international talent from around the globe. Winners of this competition have gone on to musical careers with the Vienna Philharmonic, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the Russian National Symphony, to name a few! Check it out, but warning: Google Translate will need to be engaged…unless you read German:

http://www.aeoluswettbewerb.de/

51^st International Vocal Competition, ‘s-Hertogenbosch

Location: ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Instruments: Voice, Piano (in Lied Duo category ONLY)
Ages: Female 18–31; Male 18–34; Piano 18–37
Submission Date: April 26, 2016
Competition Date(s): May 27-28, 2016

Did you want more international opportunities, vocalists?? ‘Cuz we got ‘em! This year’s competition is a special one because it will take place in the competition’s founding city, ‘s-Hertogenbosch. This opportunity features two categories: Opera/Oratorio, and Lied Duo. Winners of each category receive cash prizes and engagements in various European cities. Check out the link below for more details, and get ready to know the exchange rate between dollars and euros:

http://www.ivc.nu/en/competition/