Memphis' first youth chamber music competition inspires students to work together, make music, and support our community's love for collaboration.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Registration Deadlines:
Early Bird Registration: March 1, 2024
Final Registration: March 29, 2024
Eligibility: Each entering chamber ensemble should consist of 2 – 6 performers.
Instruments: Strings, Winds, and Piano
Resource for Repertoire
JUNIOR
Eligibility
Junior Division ensembles consist of students who are in 4th-8th grades during the 2023-2024 academic school year.Division determination is based on the highest grade level in the ensemble. For example, if three members of a quartet are in 4th-8th grade and the fourth member is in high school, your ensemble should enter in the High School Division.
Repertoire Requirements
Each ensemble must prepare one work or two contrasting works demonstrating your strengths as an ensemble.- These may be contrasting movements from a single work, or contrasting movements from unrelated works
- Single movement works are also acceptable in combination with another contrasting work or movement
- Repertoire should not exceed 10 minutes of music
Prizes
Three winners will be chosen to perform in the Honors Concert on April 20.All winners will receive partial summer camp scholarships.
Registration Fees
Early Bird Fee: $45Final Deadline Fee: $60
HIGH SCHOOL
Eligibility
High School Division ensembles consist of students who are in 9th-12th grade during the 2023-2024 academic school year.Repertoire Requirements
Each ensemble must prepare one work or two contrasting works demonstrating your strengths as an ensemble.- These may be contrasting movements from a single work, or contrasting movements from unrelated works
- Single movement works are also acceptable in combination with another contrasting work or movement
- Repertoire should not exceed 12 minutes of music
Prizes
All winners will perform in the Honors Concert on April 20.First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $200
Third Prize: $100
Registration Fees
Early Bird Fee: $60Final Deadline Fee: $80
Please email Christina Lai at [email protected] with any questions regarding repertoire requirements or the registration process.