Scholarship Opportunities
The HFSO sponsors and maintains three outstanding opportunities for young musicians.
The Jack and Audrey Confer Music Scholarship Fund presents ten one hundred dollar gifts yearly, offering young players the opportunity to study privately with a qualified teacher. Special attention is paid to financial need and dedication to study. Students in grades seven through eleven and residents of Butler County are eligible. Deadline for application is during the Winter. Call 513-895-5151 for more information.
The Edward Kezur Awards are presented to two outstanding members of the Great Miami Youth Symphony. These $1200 awards are to be spent only on the further advanced study on the student’s instrument. Before his untimely death, Dr. Kezur expressed the desire that symphonic music have a future in our community through these awards. Only members of the Great Miami Youth Symphony are eligible. The audition/interview is held yearly in April.
David Belew Young Artist Solo Competition for Orchestral Instrumentalists
Announcing the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra’s “David L. Belew Young Artist Solo Competition.” In addition to an award of $1000, the young artist will be given the opportunity to perform with the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra during the 2010-2011 season. The award given will be at the discretion of the judges and must be used to further the young person’s musical development.
I. Eligibility
A. Applicants must reside in Butler County
B. Applicants must be completing grades 9-11 in the 2009/2010 school year.
C. Instrumental categories include: Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion Piano soloists will not be considered.
II. Audition
A. Auditions are held on Saturday; June 12, 2010 – beginning at 3:00 p.m.
(Notification of the exact audition time will be given following receipt of the application.)
B. Auditioned selections must be performed with accompaniment.
C. Three copies of the music must be provided for the judges
III. Repertoire
Applicants must perform one movement chosen from a concerto or concerto equivalent. This music must have an available orchestral accompaniment.
Questions? Please call the HFSO line at 513-895-5151 or email us at HamiltonFairfieldSymphony@gmail.com
David Belew Young Artist Solo Competition
APPLICATION FORM
Applications must be postmarked by Saturday; May 30, 2010. Late postmarks will not be considered
First Name______________________Last Name_______________________________
Age________ Grade in 2010-2011_________
Address_______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip___________________________________________________________
Home Phone ( )__________________ e-mail address________________________
Instrument___________________How long have you studied your instrument?________
Private Teacher’s Name_____________________ Phone (___)_____________________
Teacher’s Address________________________________________________________
School____________________Address______________________________
Repertoire Selection: ______________________________________________________
If selected, how would you use the financial award?
______________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant___________________________Date__________
Signature of Parent__________________________Date_____________
By signing here, we certify that the information on this application is accurate.
The David Belew Solo Competition will be held on SATURDAY, June 12, 2010 at the Garfield Middle School 250 N. Fair Ave.
Send application to:
Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra
David Belew Young Artist Competition
One High St.
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Ph. 513-895-5151
