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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 first summer concert at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell located at Antelope Park.
Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
- Open to musicians, middle school age and older, who have not reached their 22nd birthday on or before July 12, 2009.
- 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, May 3, 2009, 12p.m., Emerson Recital Hall
NWU, 50th and Huntington Streets, LincolnRehearsal: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 10:00-11:30 p.m., John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell, Antelope Park, Lincoln Concert Sunday, July 12, 2009, 7:00 p.m., John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell, Antelope Park, Lincoln
- 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 April 15, 2009. Finalists will be invited to a live audition to be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 12:00 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 April 1, 2009. 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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