Music for Youth and Pequot Library Present:

The 2018 Marianne Liberatore Memorial Instrumental Competition

Music for Youth announces the Marianne Liberatore Memorial Instrumental Competition for high school instrumentalists who reside in Fairfield County. Music for Youth was the creation of Marianne Liberatore and friends with the goal of bringing classical music, professionally performed, into the lives of young people in Fairfield County. This competition is in honor of Marianne and the gift of music she gave to our community through the Free Young Persons’ Concerts and school residency and exchange programs.

How to apply

Interested high school students who reside in Fairfield County can apply for this program by completing the application and including a YouTube video link of two live performances of contrasting pieces recorded within the last 6 months. This recording needs to show the hands of the musician at all times.

Up to six finalists will be selected from applicants to compete in the final round of live competition, which will be held on Sunday, December 2^nd at 1pm at the Pequot Library in Southport.

Deadline

The application package must be postmarked by Friday, November 2^nd, 2018.  The applications and YouTube videos will be reviewed and the finalists will be notified no later than Wednesday, November 21^st, 2018.

The award for first place is $1,000 USD. The top finalist(s) will be offered an opportunity to present a solo concert in the Emerging Artists Series at a location to be announced.

For more information go to musicforyouth.net or email musicforyouthct@gmail.com to receive an application.

Music for Youth reserves the right to cancel this competition if there is not a sufficient number of qualified applicants.

Last call for tickets to the Pianist of Willesden Lane.  If you have ordered tickets, please send me your check asap.  Tickets will certainly be available at the box office after this- our special price of $42 per ticket may not be available then.    Please contact Wendie Grossman  203 750 8855   or send check to Wendie Grossman, 30 Forbell Drive, Norwalk, CT 06850

A special event for young musicians of every level! Beginning and intermediate students will enjoy participating in the Festival levels as they are provided with constructive feedback after a recital-style performance. More advanced and older students have the option of competing for a cash prize in the Junior and Senior competitions! Visit www.norwalksymphony.org for details.

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Each year, the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra holds an annual Concerto Competition for Fairfield County’s most talented young musicians. The winner will perform with the symphony in a subscription concert in March, 2019! Please visit www.norwalksymphony.org for details.

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