2024:
March 10 (Sun) 3pm
Winners will perform at First Baptist Church in Columbia, on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Complete 2024 details will be available after August 2023.
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Competition Details
Prizes:
Repertoire:
Eligibility:
Application Deadline:
Application Fee:
Judges:
Odyssey Chamber Music Series, Inc. will have all the rights to take photos and audio and/or video record all rehearsals and performances, and to be used later for all promotional purposes related to the organization and event.
- THREE Winners: A concert on February 17, 2023 is presented by Odyssey Chamber Music Series (Odyssey) at First Baptist Church of Columbia. Cash Award of $300 per winner is payable after the February Odyssey concert.
- Alternate: Alternate will perform if one of the Winners is unable to perform.
- Honorable Mention(s): Judges' Recognition Award.
Repertoire:
- Any published, one movement of a Concerto or an Aria. No repertoire restriction, however depending on availability of the parts, it may not be possible to have the full orchestral collaboration - in which case the winner will perform with an accompanying pianist.
- Double or triple concerto is accepted, however these will need to be memorized if you are competing for one of the three performers in February. Each entrant must also pay the application fees in full.
- Generally, we will accept an entire concerto if the work is about 20 minutes. (For example: Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue," Rachmaninoff Op. 43 is stretching it at 25 min - but we will accept.) You must obtain a permission from the coordinator Ayako Tsuruta before the application deadline by writing her to info@OdysseyMissouri.org .
Eligibility:
- Age 18 or younger, must not have graduated from high school yet or equivalent at the time of the competition.
- All pre-collegiate instrumentalists and singers are encouraged to apply.
- Must be a resident in Missouri.
- Winner and Alternate must be available to rehearse on Feb 16 (Thu) at 7pm, and perform on Feb 17 (Fri) 7pm and 19 (Sun) 3pm snow date in Columbia, Missouri.
- There is only one category in 2023.
- Contestants must provide his/her own accompanist.
- Published music must be memorized by all soloists who are competing to perform in February under Odyssey Series.
- Memorization is optional for those who are auditioning for evaluation only.
- If for any reason orchestral parts are not available, or the orchestral parts require more rehearsals for a quality performance in mid-February, the performance will proceed with an orchestral accompaniment.
- If you have any doubts about your repertoire, please ask the coordinator at info@odysseymissouri.org.
- Past Winner may not be able to enter the competition again for another year. (2021 Winner may enter again in 2023.)
Application Deadline:
- January 4, 2023 (Wednesday) for the completed application with fee (check or money order), to arrive no later than 5pm via USPS. Or, PDF/.docx applications are accepted with Paypal payment until 9pm.
Application Fee:
- $30 per student studying with a MMAMTA instructor; additional $100 per student who is studying with a non-MMAMTA instructor.
Judges:
- Dr. Mia Kim - Professor of Piano, University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg
- Dr. Henry Myers - Instructor of Cello, Virtu.Academy
Odyssey Chamber Music Series, Inc. will have all the rights to take photos and audio and/or video record all rehearsals and performances, and to be used later for all promotional purposes related to the organization and event.
2023 Competition Schedule
2023:
January 4 (Wed) Application Deadline
January 6 (Fri) Notification of audition times
January 8 (Sun) 3pm: Auditions are held at the First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia, 65201. You will be asked to perform a movement of a concerto in its entirety.
* Tutti may be cut, however it must be longer than 4 measures and musically sensible. If you are uncertain, please check with Ayako Tsuruta by contacting her at info@OdysseyMissouri.org.
* If the work in its entirety is ca. 20 min, you may submit the entire concerto, so long as you are prepared to perform in its entirety at the audition.
January 15 (Su) 3pm: Auditions (snow date for Jan 8).
February 16 (Thu) 7pm Dress rehearsal with your orchestral accompaniment at the First Baptist Church in Columbia.
February 17 (Fri) 7pm Formal concert at the First Baptist Church in Columbia. Concerto is programmed in the first half of Odyssey's "Baroque Concerto" concert.
February 19 (Sun) 3pm Snow date.
Odyssey Chamber Music Series, Inc. will have all the rights to take photos and audio and/or video record all rehearsals and performances, and to be used later for all promotional purposes related to the organization and event.
January 4 (Wed) Application Deadline
January 6 (Fri) Notification of audition times
January 8 (Sun) 3pm: Auditions are held at the First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia, 65201. You will be asked to perform a movement of a concerto in its entirety.
* Tutti may be cut, however it must be longer than 4 measures and musically sensible. If you are uncertain, please check with Ayako Tsuruta by contacting her at info@OdysseyMissouri.org.
* If the work in its entirety is ca. 20 min, you may submit the entire concerto, so long as you are prepared to perform in its entirety at the audition.
January 15 (Su) 3pm: Auditions (snow date for Jan 8).
February 16 (Thu) 7pm Dress rehearsal with your orchestral accompaniment at the First Baptist Church in Columbia.
February 17 (Fri) 7pm Formal concert at the First Baptist Church in Columbia. Concerto is programmed in the first half of Odyssey's "Baroque Concerto" concert.
February 19 (Sun) 3pm Snow date.
Odyssey Chamber Music Series, Inc. will have all the rights to take photos and audio and/or video record all rehearsals and performances, and to be used later for all promotional purposes related to the organization and event.
Congratulations to the Winner of the 2023 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition!
Result
Winners:
Sofia Heredia - de Bériot, "Scène de ballet," op. 100 - student of Eva Szekely
Ema Iwasaki – Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22, I. - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Hazel Keithahn and Kristen Yu - W. A. Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, III. - coached by Scott Yoo, students of Siri Geenen and Leslie Perna
Alternate:
Anya Akhmadullina - Lalo, Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21, V. - student of Natalia Bolshakova
Honorable Mentions:
Eric Chen - Conus, Violin Concerto in E Minor, III. - student of Pavel Ilyashov
Zack Krause – Beethoven, Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, III. - student of Jan Houser
Yoell Tewolde - Spohr, Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 57, I. - student of Judith Shaw
2023 Judges:
Dr. Mia Kim, piano - University of Central Missouri
Dr. Henry Myers, cello - Eastman School of Music; Private Instructor
Winners:
Sofia Heredia - de Bériot, "Scène de ballet," op. 100 - student of Eva Szekely
Ema Iwasaki – Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22, I. - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Hazel Keithahn and Kristen Yu - W. A. Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, III. - coached by Scott Yoo, students of Siri Geenen and Leslie Perna
Alternate:
Anya Akhmadullina - Lalo, Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21, V. - student of Natalia Bolshakova
Honorable Mentions:
Eric Chen - Conus, Violin Concerto in E Minor, III. - student of Pavel Ilyashov
Zack Krause – Beethoven, Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, III. - student of Jan Houser
Yoell Tewolde - Spohr, Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 57, I. - student of Judith Shaw
2023 Judges:
Dr. Mia Kim, piano - University of Central Missouri
Dr. Henry Myers, cello - Eastman School of Music; Private Instructor
Past Events
Congratulations to Winners of the 2022 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition!
Result
Winners:
Mara Zaner - Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, I. Allegro - student of Amy Appold
Taehee Oh – Schumann Concerto in a, I. - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Anthony Wu – Chopin Andante spianato and grande polonaise billante - student of Peter Miyamoto
Alternate:
Ema Iwasaki – Beethoven Concerto no. 1 in C, Op. 15, I. Allegro con brio - student of Judith Shaw
Honorable Mentions:
Zack Krause – Haydn Concerto in D Major, I. - student of Jan Houser
Natalie Van Wrinkle – Cello Concerto, I. – student of Catherine Lehr Ramos
2022 Judges:
Dr. Lok Ng, piano - Truman State University
Holly Piccoli, violin - International Artist
Winners:
Mara Zaner - Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, I. Allegro - student of Amy Appold
Taehee Oh – Schumann Concerto in a, I. - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Anthony Wu – Chopin Andante spianato and grande polonaise billante - student of Peter Miyamoto
Alternate:
Ema Iwasaki – Beethoven Concerto no. 1 in C, Op. 15, I. Allegro con brio - student of Judith Shaw
Honorable Mentions:
Zack Krause – Haydn Concerto in D Major, I. - student of Jan Houser
Natalie Van Wrinkle – Cello Concerto, I. – student of Catherine Lehr Ramos
2022 Judges:
Dr. Lok Ng, piano - Truman State University
Holly Piccoli, violin - International Artist
The 2021 Competition Result
Winners:
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Benjamin Smith, violoncello
Kristen Yu, piano
2021 Judges:
Hans Bridger Heruth
Dr. Peter Miyamoto
Winners:
Nicole Parker, violoncello
Benjamin Smith, violoncello
Kristen Yu, piano
2021 Judges:
Hans Bridger Heruth
Dr. Peter Miyamoto
Photo credit: Katherine F. Blake Photography
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The 2020 Competition Result
Winner Anthony Wu, piano Alternate Nicole Parker, cello Honorable Mentions Taehee Oh, piano Jaehee Yoo, piano 2020 Judges: Emma Horft, cello Dr. Janice Wenger, piano |
Beginning 2021: All published concerti are eligible.
Sample List of Repertoire
This list will be continuously updated. If your concerto is not yet listed, please ask if it is eligible by e-mail: info@OdysseyMissouri.org. You may also check if the accompanying instrumental parts are readily available.
BASSOON
Vivaldi: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 498 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 497 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor, RV 481 (ca. 1720-24)
CLARINET
Mozart: Concerto in A Major, K. 622 (1791)
FLUTE
Mozart: TBA.
Romberg: TBA.
Vivaldi: TBA.
OBOE
Albinoni: Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2 (1722)
Mozart: TBA.
PIANO
J. S. Bach: TBA.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800)
Haydn: Concerto in F Major, Hob.XVIII: 3 (1765)
Haydn: Concerto in D Major, Hob.XVIII: 11 (1782)
TBA: Haydn Concerto in G Major, pending availability of the parts.
Mozart: Piano Concerto TBA
HARP
Dittersdorf: Concerto in A Major
Handel: Concerto in B-flat Major, HWV 294 / Op. 4 No. 6
TRUMPET
Haydn: Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob. VIIe/1 (1796)
HORN
Mozart: Concerto
VIOLIN
J. S. Bach: Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 (1730)
J. S. Bach: Concerto in E major, BWV 1042 (1718)
J. S. Bach: TBA.
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
Tommaso Vitali: Chaconne in G Minor
Vivaldi: Concerto in D major, RV 230 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F major, RV 293 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F minor, RV 297 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 299 (1720)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 310 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor, RV 317 (1729)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (1711)
VIOLONCELLO
Boccherini: Concerto in D Major, G. 479 (1770)
Boccherini: Concerto in B-flat Major, G. 482
Haydn: Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb/1 (1761-65)
Haydn: Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb/2 (1783)
BASSOON
Vivaldi: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 498 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 497 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor, RV 481 (ca. 1720-24)
CLARINET
Mozart: Concerto in A Major, K. 622 (1791)
FLUTE
Mozart: TBA.
Romberg: TBA.
Vivaldi: TBA.
OBOE
Albinoni: Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2 (1722)
Mozart: TBA.
PIANO
J. S. Bach: TBA.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800)
Haydn: Concerto in F Major, Hob.XVIII: 3 (1765)
Haydn: Concerto in D Major, Hob.XVIII: 11 (1782)
TBA: Haydn Concerto in G Major, pending availability of the parts.
Mozart: Piano Concerto TBA
HARP
Dittersdorf: Concerto in A Major
Handel: Concerto in B-flat Major, HWV 294 / Op. 4 No. 6
TRUMPET
Haydn: Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob. VIIe/1 (1796)
HORN
Mozart: Concerto
VIOLIN
J. S. Bach: Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 (1730)
J. S. Bach: Concerto in E major, BWV 1042 (1718)
J. S. Bach: TBA.
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
Tommaso Vitali: Chaconne in G Minor
Vivaldi: Concerto in D major, RV 230 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F major, RV 293 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F minor, RV 297 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 299 (1720)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 310 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor, RV 317 (1729)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (1711)
VIOLONCELLO
Boccherini: Concerto in D Major, G. 479 (1770)
Boccherini: Concerto in B-flat Major, G. 482
Haydn: Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb/1 (1761-65)
Haydn: Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb/2 (1783)