For young musicians who take their studies to the collegiate level, the Wichita Symphony has built continuing education programs into its core. A partnership with the Wichita State University School of Music allow graduate level students to perform on a professional level, and the Naftzger Young Artists Competition awards $11,000 in prizes to exceptional students in the three-state area.
Cooperative Education Programs with
Wichita State University
The WSO maintains a relationship with the Wichita State University School of Music. This partnership allows musicians studying for their masters degree the opportunity to perform as members of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.
If you are an undergraduate student looking to get your masters degree, you’ll be hard pressed to find this opportunity elsewhere. Click here to request more information on the Wichita State University graduate program.
Naftzger Young Artists Auditions and Awards
Administered by the Wichita Symphony, the Naftzger Young
Artists Competition offers cash prizes in three categories:
Piano, Voice and Instrumental. $11,000 in prizes, including
a $5,000 first place award. The Naftzger Young Artists
Auditions are held April 26 and 27, 2013.
Congratulations to the 2013 Naftzger Young Artists Auditions Winners!
OVERALL WINNER Inge Buniardi, from University of Kansas, piano
INSTRUMENTAL DIVISION Matthew Stiens from University of Missouri-Columbia, marimba
PIANO DIVISION Richard Jeric, from University of Missouri, Kansas City
VOCAL DIVISION Mark Billy, from University of Oklahoma, baritone
NAFTZGER FUND FOR FINE ARTS MUSICAL COMEDY SPECIAL PRIZE Abigail Triemer, from Wichita State University, soprano
REQUIREMENTS
The competition is open to residents of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, regardless of their school or study, or non-residents who are enrolled at a college, university or conservatory in Kansas, Oklahoma or Missouri.
Deadline for entry – March 8, 2013
For complete information containing an entry form, call 316-267-5259. Or download the form below:
IMPORTANT NOTE: No handwritten forms will be accepted. You must download the following form, FILL out the information required, PRINT it, and MAIL it along with your ENTRY FEE!