The Senior Solo/Concerto Competition is open to any senior with a minimum of at least three terms in either Carleton Orchestra, Carleton Symphony Band, Carleton Choir, or Carleton Jazz Ensemble. This ensemble experience must be on the instrument or voice which the student is applying to compete. Specifically, Voice: Choirs; Strings: Orchestra; Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion: Orchestra, Symphony Band, or Jazz Ensemble; Piano: Orchestra, Symphony Band, Choir, or Jazz Ensemble .
All selections for the competition must be certified as playable by the Carleton Orchestra by Hector Valdivia, director of the Carleton Orchestra. Accordingly, students interested in competing are encouraged to contact Dr. Valdivia early in their time at Carleton. Application forms require the signature of the applicant’s private instructor. Selections must be performed by memory at the competition and should be approximately ten minutes in total duration, including orchestral tuttis. Winners are required to be available for all spring term orchestra rehearsals leading to the performance.

You may access the application form by clicking on the link to the right, which will open it in a PDF format.