Finals on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Evans Hall, Connecticut College,
New London, CT.

1. Previous First Place Prize Winners in an Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra competition are ineligible.
   
   
2. Eligibility is restricted to persons born on or after March 15, 1985.
   
   
3. Contestant must not be under professional management.
   
   
4. A certified copy of the contestant’s birth certificate or other proof of age is required with the completed application.
   
   
5. Completed applications must be received in the office on or before FRIDAY, January 30, 2009, and include a good quality tape/CD of competition piece in its entirety. (Deadline strictly observed.) Tape/CD will be returned if a self addressed stamped mailer is enclosed.  CD's must be labeled with the contestant's name, instrument and piece they are prepared to perform.  CD's are preferred.
   
   
6. First round is judged through the tape/CD submission. Finalists will be notified by Email or phone on Friday, February 13, 2009.  A maximum number of 12 contestants will be selected for the final round.
   
   
7. The contestant must appear at the final round at his/her expense. Failure to appear forfeits the contestant’s entry fee.
   
   
8. Contestant MUST provide his/her own accompanist and may not participate without one. The contestant will assume any accompanist fees. The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra office can supply a list of accompanists if you cannot find your own.
   
   
9. Works must be those originally written for solo instrument and standard symphony orchestra.  Transposition or arrangements are not permitted.
   
   
10. The contestant must perform all movements on the tape. She/he must perform the same piece with the orchestra should that opportunity arise unless the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Music Director asks for a substitution. The contestant should be prepared to play any movement or portion of any movement at the direction of the judges.
    
    
11. The first prize winner will receive a cash award of $ 3,000 and a possible appearance as guest soloist with the orchestra. Second prize will be a $1,500 cash award. Third prize will be a $750 cash award.
    
    
12. The decisions of the judges shall be final and accepted by all entrants.
    
    
13. A non-refundable registration fee of $50 must accompany a completed application.
    
    
14. Competition auditions are open to the public; therefore appropriate dress is suggested.
    
    
15. Performance finals will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at Evans Hall, Connecticut College, New London, CT, at 1:00 p.m.
    
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