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Philharmonia Young Artist Competition

Audition Parameters

Open to any Buffalo State student currently enrolled and in good academic standing
Solo instrumental or vocal repertoire, not to exceed 30-minutes in duration, must be chosen from literature with an existing and readily accessible orchestral accompaniment (repertoire which is rental-only may be cost-prohibitive; applied faculty should be aware of which repertoire is rental-only); Solo repertoire may be an individual piece, aria, or movement from larger work
Double concerti/vocal duets will be considered
Piano accompaniment (reflective of the orchestral accompaniment) must be included with the audition
Multiple winners may be chosen based on musical competencies and suitability/availability of orchestral accompaniment
Winners will be notified in January and must be available to perform during the March concert.
Auditionees will perform for and be evaluated by music professionals external to the Music Department
Previous winners must wait two years before re-auditioning

Application process

Confirm your accompanist availability for the audition date
Prepare a Repertoire Resume listing works recently studied/performed and have it ready to upload prior to beginning the online registration form.
Have your credit card ready prior to beginning the online registration form ($20 application fee - cash or check can be delivered to the Music Office - Rockwell 203)
Complete the Young Artist Competition Online Application Form.
Once all materials have been received, you will be notified of your audition time

For questions, contact Ellen Barnum, Personnel Manager/BSC Philharmonia.

2016-17 Buffalo State Young Artist Competition Winners

Marcus Roper, Guitar, Senior, Music Education

Marcus Roper is a classical guitarist from New York City who is completing the Bachelor of Music Education degree. He has been teaching guitar since he started playing and believes in teaching music first through ear and then through notation because we learn languages in the same way. He believes that all children should have experience with different genres of music. Curiosity is the greatest spark that a student can have because it makes the student ask questions, which leads to answers, which leads to knowledge. He has learned that the students that give him the hardest time are usually the students that he has the most impact on because he will stick it out with them and has the patience to work through all of the trouble that they might have.

Sarah Rice, Violin, Senior, Music Education

Sarah Rice is a violinist and senior Music Education student at Buffalo State College. In 2015, Sarah was featured with the Buffalo State Philharmonia performing Mozart’s Symphonie Concertante in E-flat Major. She was awarded the Paul and Kathryn Homer Endowed Music Scholarship in 2015, and has been selected by the Buffalo State Research Foundation to mentor string students at Windermere Elementary School. She has taught violin at Buffalo String Works, and the Buffalo Urban Music Project, and was formerly a member of the Amherst Symphony Orchestra. She is currently student teaching at West Seneca West High School, and is looking forward to furthering her musical education.

Kacy Harrison, Soprano, Senior, Bachelor of Arts in Music

Kacy Harrison is a Senior at SUNY Buffalo State, graduating in May 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. At Buffalo State, Kacy majored in Clarinet and Voice, and additionally to her musical studies has had the opportunity to study Italian, German, French, and Acting methods. She has been part of numerous ensembles including BSC Wind Ensemble, Philharmonia, Chorale, Chamber Choir, and Elmwood Swing Choir. She has also participated in musical productions off campus with companies such as Theatre of the Mist. This will be Kacy’s second solo experience with the BSC Philharmonia, as she was the Soprano Soloist for Faure’s Requiem in Spring 2016. She has also had the pleasure of being a section leader for the Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir for their 2015-2016 season. Kacy is currently teaching voice at Matt’s Music in North Tonawanda, and plans to earn a masters degree in Vocal Performance focusing on Opera after graduation.

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