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The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Ms. Chiu-Tze Lin, is announcing its Third Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition.  Winners of the competition will be featured as soloists with the orchestra in its Spring concert in May 2010.   The competition auditions will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Jacobs Music Center in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Learn More>>

Kean University Hots "Educating the Creative Mind" March 4-6, 2010.  Learn More>>
The purpose of “Educating the Creative Mind” Conference is to increase the awareness of the significance of the arts in children’s lives and education. Through sharing theories, research and practices of arts education in early childhood, educators, policy-makers, school administrators, teachers and parents will be brought to conversations on ways in bringing a well-rounded education to children.

Westfield Symphony Orchestra Stars of Tomorrow 2nd Annual Tri-State Concerto Competition - Application Deadline is February 1, 2010. Click here to download a flyer advertising this event.  Click here for application and more information about this opportunity for all instrumentalists under the age of 18 who reside or attend school in NY, NJ or CT.

The Juilliard School Evening Division
2010 Conducting Workshop for Music Educators
Inspiring Artistry in Music Education
July 12-15 • The Juilliard School • New York City
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Notification of acceptance: May 1, 2010
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The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra announces the Bergen Philharmonic/Stone Young Artist's Competition.
This year's competition will be open to string instruments, which will include violin, viola, cello and bass.  Audition cd's must be received by the Orchestra no later than 4/15/10. The Finals will be held in person on 5/23/10 at 3:00pm, the location will be announced at a later date. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 28. Contestants should be prepared to perform a concerto from the standard repertoire for the finals with their own accompanist. The prepared finals performance version should be no longer than 15 minutes in duration. Applications may be obtained from the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra by mail - P.O. Box 174, Teaneck, NJ 07666; by telephone at 201 837-1980; or from the website at www.bergenphilharmonic.org. The competition winner will perform with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra at a Presentation Concert on November 6, 2010.