Compete for a chance to perform at the Young Artists Concert
The purpose of the GVO Young Artists Concert is to provide young instrumentalist and vocalists an opportunity to compete with their peers and perform live with an orchestra.
Details
Age Requirement: Open to all Minnesota piano, string, wind, brass, percussion or voice students from these age groups;
- Junior (up to15)
- Senior (16-19)
- Advanced (19-30)
Audition Dates/Times/Location:
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to noon (1/11/25) or
- Tuesday: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (1/14/25 or 1/21/25)
Calvary Lutheran Church - 7520 Golden Valley Rd - Golden Valley, MN 55427
University of Minnesota, School of Music - West Bank
Rehearsals with Orchestra:
- April 7th, 14th, and 21st, 2025 at Brookview Community Center, Golden Valley
- April 28, 2025 - final rehearsal at Covenant Living Care Facility
- Dress Rehearsal w/ soloists May 3, 2025 - 9AM – noon (dress rehearsal) at Calvary Lutheran Church
Concert Date/Location:
Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Calvary Lutheran Church
7520 Golden Valley Rd - Golden Valley, MN 55427
Questions? Simply fill out the form below or email [email protected].
We look forward to hearing you.
Audition requirements
The audition fee is $40. There are two ways to apply:
- Pay online (here) and submit your application below, OR
- Send check/money order with application to: Golden Valley Orchestra (YAC), 316 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley, MN 55426
- Winners if chosen will receive two (2) complementary tickets to the concert.
Your application MUST BE received by
December 15, 2024
- Student performance should be no longer than 15 minutes. Please perform only 10 minutes of excerpts at the audition. Vocalists may perform multiple arias or songs if they are from the same opera or set of songs.
- Students are encouraged to memorize their music, but not mandatory.
- Students must bring to the audition, a copy of the original performance music for the judges.
- Using standard repertoire is encouraged. Musicians must choose a piece that can be easily found on IMSLP, the piece cannot be a Rental Only. Orchestra instrumentation should also be considered; full strings, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets etc.
Please note: For security reasons, your contact information will not be shared outside of our organization or with third parties.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
December 15, 2025
CONCERT DATE
May 4, 2025 - 3:00 PM
Minnesota students who are piano, string, wind, brass, percussion or vocal musicians are encouraged to apply.
Application address
Send check/money order with application to:
Golden Valley Orchestra (YAC)
316 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley, MN 55426
gvomusic.org | [email protected]
Flyer and Application form
Download, post and/or use links to submit your application.
Reminders
Additional questions?
Please contact the GVO at [email protected] and we will direct your question to the appropriate person.
Have not received your audition time/confirmation of your application?
Contact us at [email protected].