Congratulations to the Winners of the MDCC 2009 Competition
and we look forward to their performances in February 2010
Strings
ELISE LINDER, cello: Variations on a Rococo Theme-Tchaikovsky
Alternate: Hannah Wagner, violin: Concerto in E minor - Mendelssohn
Wind/Brass
SAMANTHA MARSHALL, flute: Concertino Op.107- Chaminade
Alternate: Paige Rammelkamp, bassoon: Bassoon Concerto in F major, Op. 75- Weber
›Special message to concerto competitors‹
The judges in this competition asked that we mention that this year's competitors
were the best prepared they have heard.
Congratulations to all who competed!
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We would like to thank this year's adjudication jury whose experience and judgement
maintained the highest integrity of this year's competition:
Kate Tamarkin
Steve Layman
Lisa Wright
Many many thanks to ALL the accompanists who supported our competitors this year!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA CASE
Winner of the 2010 CMTA Piano Concerto Competition
And recipient of the Betty Simmons Prize of $250
Ms. Case will perform the 3rd movement of Saint-Saens' Piano Concerto No.2 in g minor, Op.22
with the Youth Orchestra on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at MLK Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm
MARTHA DUGAN CONCERTO COMPETITION
The Youth Orchestras of Charlottesville-Albemarle sponsors the Martha Dugan Concerto
Competition each fall for instrumentalists, ages 10-18, in the central Virginia area.
This competition is open to all music students except pianists (see piano competition
following), regardless of whether they have played with the Youth Orchestra.
The winner of the competition wins $250 and will perform his/her concerto with the
Youth Orchestra at the Martha Dugan Concerto Concert in the winter of the following year.
Contact the General Manager at yoca_evans@yahoo.com for additional information.
Competition Rules & Application
History of Competition
CMTA-YOCA PIANO CONCERTO COMPETITION
The Charlottesville Music Teachers Association and the Youth Orchestras of
Charlottesville-Albemarle sponsor an annual piano concerto held in the fall for
pianists, ages 10-18, from the central Virginia area. The winner of the piano
competition wins $250 and performs his/her concerto with the Youth Orchestra on the
spring concert of the following year. For more information, contact the CMTA.
Competition Rules & Application