About the Competition
BAY Winds and the Florida Wind Band are excited to announce the first concerto competition for eligible BAY Winds Wind Ensemble students. This competition is designed to promote music education in the Tampa Bay area while providing an additional performance opportunity for talented students to perform a solo work with a professional ensemble. The winning student will be chosen through a competitive audition process and will perform with the Florida Wind Band on their joint concert with BAY Winds in May 2024.
Student Eligibility
- Students must be in grades 9 - 12 and currently enrolled in the BAY Winds Wind Ensemble. Alumni and Symphonic Winds students are not eligible.
- Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students are encouraged and invited to participate.
- Students must be in good standing with their local, registered school music programs and the BAY Winds organization.
- Students must be available for the live audition date (recordings will not be accepted) and rehearsals with the Florida Wind Band if selected as a winner.
Suggested Repertoire & Literature Requirements
- Students may select a multi-movement work, however, only one movement can be performed live on the concert if selected as a winner.
- Selected works can be no longer than 10 minutes. Students should consider choosing the first or last movement only or a complete work within the time requirements.
- Selected works must have an accessible band accompaniment for purchase or rent.
- Memorization is not mandatory.
Live Audition Date
More details coming soon!
Rehearsals & Commitments (if Selected as a winner)
More details coming soon!
Rehearsal Location
USF School of Music
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
3755 USF Holly Drive | MUS 101
Tampa, FL 33260
Concert Details
More details coming soon!
Concert Location
USF School of Music
Mainstage Concert Hall
3755 USF Holly Drive | MUS 101
Tampa, FL 33260
Questions?
Contact Dr. McCutchen at mccutchen@usf.edu