Bach Double Competition

For Violin:
Violin students will be given a perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Strings 2008 International Music Festival to compete for an on-stage duo concerto performance at the Kimmel Center – or other Philadelphia area venue - with Kimberly Fisher, Principal Second Violinist, Philadelphia Orchestra, or other member of The Philadelphia Orchestra! To qualify for this competition, violin students must prepare by memory either the first, second, or third movement of the Bach Double Violin Concerto, 2nd violin part. One winner will be chosen for each movement. Students of all ages may compete. There are no age divisions. Rehearsal with a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra will constitute first round. Rehearsals may take place as early as June 15. Come prepared!

For Cello:
Cello students must perform by memory the first movement of the Vivaldi Concerto in B Flat Major - F.IV, n.2 for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra. Students of all ages may compete. There are no age divisions. Rehearsal with a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra will constitute first round. Rehearsals may take place as early as June 15. Come prepared! Look for similar opportunities for viola and bass in future festivals!

Students desirous of participating in the Bach Double or Vivaldi Competition must fill out the appropriate competition forms mailed with student confirmation packets. Forms must be returned by April 1. Please note that we expect all musicians participating in solo performances of any kind to come adequately prepared – ready to perform skill-appropriate, polished, performance-ready music.