Piedmont Triad Vocal Arts Competition

PIEDMONT TRIAD

VOCAL ARTS COMPETITION FOR EMERGING ARTISTS SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 10, 2008 • 3:30PM MUSIC CENTER RECITAL HALL • 200 NORTH DAVIE STREET • GREENSBORO, NC 27403

Purpose: The purpose of this competition is to (1) recognize young minority classical singers of promise (2) provide a competitive arena in order to enhance their talents and vocal abilities and (3) assist minority artists with music scholarships to further their education and career.

Competition Guidelines:  Must be between the ages of 18 – 25 by July 1, 2007.  Must be currently enrolled in or have completed an undergraduate or graduate music program.  Must have evidence of classical vocal training.  Must prepare to perform selections from the list of acceptable repertoire.  Must memorize all selections.  Must submit a recommendation from the current vocal teacher/coach/mentor.  Must submit a brief personal profile of no more than two paragraphs

The following materials must be returned and/or postmarked to the address below on or before FRIDAY JANUARY 25, 2008:  Completed Application with $20 application fee  Copy of drivers license and current student ID  Recommendation from current vocal teacher/coach/mentor  Personal Profile  Completed Repertoire Form  Sheet music for each selection  All materials must be submitted complete. Incomplete entry submissions will not be honored

Return Materials To: Marvette Artis Susan Gallimore Greensboro Club NANBPWC The Music Center/City Arts PO Box 21662 200 North Davie Street – Box 2 Greensboro, NC 27420 Greensboro, NC 27401 Fax: 336-282-7752 Fax: 336-373-2659 PIEDMONT TRIAD VOCAL ARTS COMPETITION FOR EMERGING ARTISTS SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 10, 2008 • 3:30PM CITY ARTS RECITAL HALL • 200 NORTH DAVIE STREET • GREENSBORO, NC 27403

REPERTOIRE TO BE PERFORMED

I. ARIAS

A. ______Opera Aria Composer

B. ______Cantata/Oratorio Aria Composer

II. ART SONGS

A. ______German Lied Song Composer

B. ______French Melodi Song Composer

III. NEGRO SPIRITUALS or works by a CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN AMERICAN COMPOSER

A. ______Composition Composer

Please note: 1. Applicant must be prepared to perform ALL selections listed BUT may be asked to perform only one selection in each category. 2. All selections must be memorized. 3. Sheet music for each selection MUST be returned with your application 4. In complete application submissions will not be honored.