Rising Star Competition
Cascade Symphony seeks an exceptionally accomplished young musician to perform as soloist with Cascade Symphony at the
CHILDREN’S CONCERT – 3:00 PM – FEBRUARY 3, 2024
ELIGIBILITY:
Piano or Violin – Applicant must be 12 years old or younger on the day of the concert, February 3, 2024.
All Other Instruments – Applicant must be 15 years old or younger on the day of the concert, February 3, 2024.
APPLICATION FEE: $15.00 (Check made payable to Cascade Symphony)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit an audio recording of their performance – uncut, unedited, and unaccompanied – of the piece specified for their instrument in the
Rising Star Repertoire 2023-24.
The winner of the competition will perform the audition piece from memory with Cascade Symphony at the Children’s concert on February 3, 2024.
RECORDING REQUIREMENTS: Use high quality microphones. A recording of poor quality may diminish your chances of winning the competition. Begin the recording by stating your name, instrument and piece performed. Leave short pauses in place of extended rests.
UPLOAD: Go to https://www.dropbox.com/request/oxsSdLENdMCkuQ4yn2Jh
Add your audition file from your computer and upload your recording.
APPLICATION: Complete the application:
Cascade-Symphony-2023-24-Rising Star-Application-Form
MAIL: Send application and $15 fee to:
Cascade Symphony
Attn: Rising Star Competition
P.O. Box 876
Edmonds, WA 98020
DEADLINE: All materials must be mailed and uploaded by midnight, November 1, 2023.
NOTIFICATION: Finalists may be asked to audition in person. The winner and non-winners will be notified by letter by December 15, 2023.
AVAILABILITY: Winner must be available to rehearse with Cascade Symphony
on Sunday, January 29, 2023 and to perform on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
CONTACT: Email cascadesymphonyrisingstar@gmail.com or call (206) 910-5293.
Rising Star Repertoire 2023-24
Congratulations to the 2022-23 Rising Star winners Lin Tokura and Jimmy Huang!
