|
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce that the 20th annual EQT Student Side-By-Side event will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Heinz Hall. This event gives aspiring young musicians the unique opportunity to rehearse and perform “side-by-side” their Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra counterparts on the Heinz Hall stage. This year the EQT Side-By-Side concert will again be combined with another project for high school audiences: the Audience of the Future program.
The EQT Side-By-Side performance will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm with a dress rehearsal on that same day under the baton of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Thomas Hong.
Participants will be selected for the EQT Side-By-Side event based on responses from their completed applications, with particular emphasis placed on the recommendation section. Due to increased interest in this event, students may also be asked to audition. If necessary, auditions will take place in February 2012. Applications will only be accepted from students in grades 9 through 12 who are also members of their school instrumental ensembles.
Please adhere to the following guidelines in completing the application:
- No applications can be considered for bass clarinet, saxophone, baritone, or piano.
- Flute applicants should state their instrument as Flute/Piccolo only if they wish to be considered for the piccolo position.
- Percussion applicants must indicate one or more of the following categories: Timpani; Mallets; Snare/Bass Drum; and/or Auxiliary. Percussionists will be required to bring their own sticks and mallets.
- All participants will be required to bring their own instruments and mutes; the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra cannot provide instruments, except to percussionists.
Please note: repertoire for this year’s program will be announced on the PSO website in the spring.
Questions? Contact the Education and Community Engagement Department at 412.392.4870 or education_outreach@pittsburghsymphony.org.
|
