" ELIGILBILITY: Students who are currently enrolled in grades 6-12.
" REPERTOIRE: Repertoire may be chosen from the Baroque through the 20th
century style periods. If selected for the Saturday masterclass competition,
repertoire must be memorized.
" AUDITION RECORDING: The audition process requires that each applicant
send an unedited audio recording (CD or audiocassette tape, no videos) of the
applicant's performance piece. Please label the audio recording with the applicant's
name and title of the repertoire piece. Applicant's performance piece must not
exceed 10 minutes.
" APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed application form (enclosed), audio recording,
and a $20 application fee payable to the MSU Performance Series must be postmarked
no later than Friday, February 17, 2006. The application fee is non-refundable.
Applicant priority given by the date of postmark. Teachers are required to furnish
their recommendation and comments on the application.
" CASH AWARDS:
First Place $450
Second Place $250
Third Place $100
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, March 17, 2006.
" SEND MATERIALS TO:
Dale Haefner
Department of Music
MN State University, Mankato
202 Performing Arts Center
Mankato, MN. 56001
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Cut and return this completed form with your audio recording and your application
fee. Photocopy this form as necessary.
Applicant's Name ____________________________________________
Address _________________________________ City, State, Zip : ____________________________
Telephone ______________________ Age ______ Grade ______
Number of years you have taken piano lessons _________________
Title of composition ________________________________________________________
Composer _________________________________________ Length _________________
Teacher's Name ____________________________________________
Address _________________________________ City, State, Zip : ____________________________
Telephone ______________________
Teacher's recommendation/comments. Use an additional sheet if necessary.
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