The deadline for the 2012 Young Artist Competition has been extended to February 17th
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The Coast Guard Band welcomes guest conductor Timothy Reynish, one of Britain’s foremost conductors. Mr. Reynish is a founding member of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE), and is a prominent champion of the rich and subtle variety possible in wind band music.
The Coast Guard Band presents the 28th annual School Concert Series for students in Leamy Hall Auditorium on the grounds of the historic U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. The concert is primarily geared for grades 4 - 8, and is designed to be both educational and entertaining. Over 100,000 students have attended our young people’s concerts over the past 27 years, and all indications are that this year’s concert will be as popular as ever. more info...
The United States Coast Guard Band is pleased to announce its sixth annual Young Artists Solo Competition. Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 (snow date: March 31, 2012) at Leamy Concert Hall on the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The selected winner will be announced during the week after the audition date. A performance by this student in conjunction with the Coast Guard Band’s public concert series is scheduled for Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Leamy Concert Hall. Eligible students must be attending high school in the following Connecticut counties: New London, Middlesex, New Haven, Hartford, Tolland and Windham. Candidates should limit their repertoire to one of the selections on the repertoire list below. In addition, we strongly encourage the use of a piano accompanist for the audition.
2012 Young Artist Solo Competition Application
2012 Young Artist Solo Competition Repertoire List
Applications, including a letter of recommendation, must be received for screening by the February 17, 2012 deadline. The student then will be contacted concerning acceptance and a scheduled audition time. Please feel free to contact Chief Musician Aimee Page by phone (860-701-6836) or email (aimee.d.page@uscg.mil) with any concerns or questions. This is an extraordinary opportunity for talented young musicians and we look forward to your students’ applications. more info...