Outstanding Young Artists Competition (Winds, Organ, Piano, Strings, and Voice) Application Deadline: February, 15 2008 Audition date: March 8, 2008 Recital Date: April 6, 2008

Performers who wish to audition must be prepared to present a 25-minute program, selected from the standard classical repertoire. Memorization is strongly encouraged but not required. A short encore should be available. Auditions will be held March 8, 2008 in Peter Hall at Moravian College. Vocal and instrumental students must provide their own accompanists. Audition times will be assigned upon receipt of application. Artists will receive written evaluations from the judges.

A $500 award will be presented to the winner. In the event that more than one outstanding performer is chosen, the judges may recommend a joint recital, not to exceed 25 minutes of playing time for each performer. In this case, the prize will be equally divided.

The winner(s) will be presented in a formal, public recital on April 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Wesley United Methodist Church. Rehearsal time at the site will be available.

Young Artist audition applications must be received on or before February 15, 2008. No previous winner of this competition is eligible.

You may download the application or contact George Schermerhorn, Competition Chairperson at 610-264-2008. Send all applications to the address shown on the application form.