Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
Young Artists Competition
Started in 1959, the Jefferson Symphony Young Artists Competition celebrates the talent of outstanding young musicians. Held annually, this one-day event – originally a contest meant to give local students their first experience at public performance – has evolved into a gathering of international musicians competing for substantial cash awards and scholarships.
- PIANO competitions are held in odd-numbered years
- INSTRUMENTAL competitions, in even-numbered years
Sponsored by the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra of Golden, Colorado, and co-sponsored by the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, the competition inspires the members of the Symphony to pursue excellence, and it serves as an educational experience for the finalists themselves as finalists receive written judges' comments on their performances.
The day-long event culminates in an evening recital for the top three award winners. The First Place Award Winner returns in the spring to perform as soloist in public concert with the Jefferson Symphony.
2010 Instrumental Competition (non–piano)
The 2010 Competition will be held on January 9th, 2010, at the Arvada Center in Arvada, Colorado (a Denver suburb). Arvada Center web site
Competition Schedule
| Time | Composer | Piece |
| 10:00 | Kabalevsky | Cello Concerto No 2 |
| 10:30 | Bruch | Violin Concerto No 1 |
| 11:00 | Mozart | Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 |
| 11:30 | Ginastera | Harp Concerto Op 25 |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 12:45 | Arnold | Clarinet Concerto No 2 |
| 1:15 | Walton | Concerto for Violin and Orchestra |
| 1:45 | Haydn | Cello Concerto No 2 D Major |
| 2:15 | Svoboda | Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra |
| 2:45 | Break | |
| 3:00 | Sibelius | Violin Concerto in D minor |
| 3:30 | withdrawn | |
| 4:00 | Jacob | Concerto for Flute and String Orchestra |
| 4:30 | Dvorak | Cello Concerto in B minor |
| 5:00 | Judges meet. | |
| 5:30 | Announce winners. | |
| 7:30 | Recital | |
Judging the live round of the 2010 competition are:
- Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) violinist Erik Peterson;
- CSO assistant principal cellist and Lakewood Symphony Orchestra conductor Matthew Switzer; and
- flutist Nancy Andrew, who teaches at Metropolitan State College and CU-Boulder.
Learn more about the competition:
Awards ~ Rules ~ Dates ~ Round 1 ~ Round 2 ~ Application Form pdf