15th Annual
John
Shildneck
Young Artist Competition
Cash Prize
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First Place $400 |
Second Place $100 |
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The Lincoln
Municipal Band (LMB) is Nebraska’s only professional wind ensemble and was formed in 1907, making it Nebraska’s oldest professional music organization.
This award is named in honor of John Shildneck, a long-time conductor of the band. Each year, one talented young musician is chosen by audition to perform as featured soloist with the Lincoln Municipal Band. This soloist receives a cash award and the opportunity to perform with the Lincoln Municipal Band at their annual spring concert at O’Donnell Auditorium on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University, and at two concerts presented in Lincoln-area schools.
Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
- Open to musicians, middle school age and older, who have not reached their 22nd birthday on or before March 16, 2008.
- Open to the following instruments: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings, and Voice.
- Auditionees must
be a resident of Nebraska or currently studying with a Nebraska teacher.
- If selected, the
winner must be available for the following:
Young Artist Finals: |
Sunday, February 24, 2008, 12:30-2:00 p.m. NWU, 50th and Huntington Streets, Lincoln |
| Rehearsal: |
Sunday, March 9, 2008, 6:30-9:00 p.m., O’Donnell Auditorium NWU, 50th and Huntington Streets, Lincoln |
| Concert |
Friday, March 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m., St. John’s Catholic School 7601 Vine Street, Lincoln |
Friday, March 14, 2008, 11:00 a.m., North Star High School 5801 North 33rd Street, Lincoln |
| Rehearsal: |
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 1:00-2:30 p.m., O’Donnell Auditorium NWU, 50th and Huntington Streets, Lincoln |
| Concert: |
Sunday, March 16, 2008, 3:00 p.m., O’Donnell Auditorium NWU, 50th & Huntington Streets, Lincoln |
Audition Procedure
- Prepare a recorded audition on cassette or CD, which includes
the solo to be performed with the LMB. Please note: The solo MUST be available
with band accompaniment.
- All Finalists will be notified by February 20, 2008. Finalists
will be invited to a live audition to be held Sunday, February 24, 2008
at 12:30 pm on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The
same music performed on the audition recording should be prepared for
this live audition with piano accompanist. Memorization is encouraged
but not required.
- At the live audition, finalists must provide their own accompanist, three copies of the solo, three high quality black & white or color
photos, and a one-page biography or resume.
- Music must be currently available. It is the responsibility of the winner to supply the Lincoln Municipal Band with a copy of the complete score and all of the band parts to be used for the rehearsals and performances. The winner will be notified immediately following the audition and also by mail.
- All travel expenses are to be paid by auditionees.
How to Apply
- Submit this completed form, your audition recording, and a $5.00 non-refundable
application fee to the Lincoln Municipal Band.
- Applications
& recordings must be postmarked by February 10, 2008. Materials
will be returned to you if you provide a self-addressed return envelope
with sufficient postage.
- Make checks
payable to Lincoln Municipal Band
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