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Scholarship & Competitions

Arapahoe Philharmonic Young Artist Competition:

The Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra hosts an annual concerto competition for brass and woodwind instruments sponsored by Universal Music.

Denver Concert Band Young Artist Competition:

The Denver Concert Band hosts a Young Artist Competition in the spring of each year, with the winner of the competition appearing as the featured soloist in the Band's Spring Concert.

Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra National Young Artist Competition:

This annual competition, hosted by the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, has both senior (up to 25) and junior (12-18) competitions. Information about the competition and an application form are on-line.

Jefferson Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition:

This annual competition is sponsored by Metropolitan State College of Denver, Music Department and hosted by the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra. An application form is available on-line. Questions regarding the competition should be directed to the Jefferson Symphony at 303.278.4237.

Sister Cities Music Scholar Exchange Program and Competition:

This competition is offered through the Lakewood Symphony. Winners receive an all expenses paid trip to Chester, England. All Instrumentalists ages 16-23 (Must be a resident of Jefferson County).

Links to Other Competitions (Major International):

World Federation of International Music Competitions - Useful Search Engine

Indiana University's List of Music Competitions

Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International Competition - Oboe & Bassoon

Young Concert Artists International Auditions - New York

Summer Programs

Aspen Music Festival and School

Colorado Suzuki Institute & Chamber Music of the Rockies

Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy

The Rafael Mendez Brass Institute

Colleges

Music Schools

Directory of Music Schools on the Web (classical.net Web site)

Universities

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Other Organizations

The Conductor's Guild

The International Conducting Workshop & Festival (ICWF)

Youth Orchestras

A Directory of Youth Orchestras on the Web