Competition Guidelines
Guidelines for Competition 2027
Applicant MUST reside in Jackson County or study in Jackson County. This competition is offered to students in grade six through twelve.
Applicant must be a solo performer (with accompaniment as required by the score.)
Recorded accompaniment is only allowed for Special needs.
The performer is encouraged to memorize the music, but it is not required for participation.
Repeats may be omitted as well as long accompaniment-only passages.
Two copies (at least one original) of the music are to be provided for the judges with measures numbered on both copies. Any non-original copy is to be shredded/destroyed after the audition to protect copyright law.
Application must be signed by parent/guardian AND the student’s music instructor.
One well-prepared selection is required. This is a change from previous years.
Award funds may be applied to anything music related; private lessons, music camps, college classes, an instrument, etc. The funds are to be used within a year, unless a special request is submitted and accepted by the committee.
Upon completion of the enrichment activity, a written note to our committee is requested. We want to hear about your experience!
Winners are expected to perform their piece at a special program for Jackson Tuesday Musicale on Sunday, April 11, 2027, at 3pm at Otterbein Jackson, formerly Vista Grande Villa. If this time and date are not possible, the student will notify the committee, and other options will be considered.
An applicant is not eligible to audition after winning two times.