RPO's competition looking for high school music stars

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's upcoming Search for a Star competition will spotlight eight to 10 of the most talented vocal and instrumental performers in grades 10-12 to live out their dream on the stage at the Eastman Theatre. Winners will appear in concert with the RPO and Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik on March 4, 2007 as part of the RPO's Casual Sunday Matinee Series.

Audition forms are available for downloading through the "Search for a Star" link on the RPO website www.rpo.org; through public and private school music teachers or departments; or at the RPO offices at 108 East Avenue, Rochester. The competition is open to all students enrolled in grades 10-12, including homeschoolers throughout Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Orleans, Livingston, Genesee and Wyoming counties. Individual performers and ensembles of no more than four musicians are welcome to apply. Audition applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 27. However, due to the nature of the competition, a limit of approximately 200 applicants per category will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis to be considered for the preliminary round of auditions.

Interested students can send their applications in as soon as possible to: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, ATTN: Search for a Star Audition, 108 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604.

September 24, 2006