Competition Requirements

  • All LYO Symphony students are eligible to participate in the competition
  • The following steps are needed for approval to compete:
    • Complete LYO Competition Application
    • Submit $25 Audition Fee
    • Submit the name of the piece you are preforming to Symphony Conductor at alejos.anaya@lubbockisd.org
    • Include solo part and piano accompaniment or orchestral score
    • Notification of approval will be sent via email
    • Late or Incomplete applications will not be considered
    • Deadline for all applications is October 14th, 2023, at 5pm
  • Competition guidelines for approved participants
    • Length of audition time cannot exceed 10 minutes
      • Judges will call “time” if necessary
    • Memorization is strongly recommended
    • Participants must provide their own accompanist for the competition and are responsible for any accompanist fees
    • A piano will be available at the audition site
    • Participants must provide 3 copies of the score for the Judge’s Panel
    • Participants are responsible for providing their own instrument for the competition (if other than piano)
    • A warm-up room will be provided for all participants prior to audition time
  • LYO Concerto Competition is November 17th at 7pm at Coronado High School
  • For more information or questions, please contact Kea Beasley at education@lubbocksymphony.org