Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
MODERN SNARE DRUM COMPETITION
TOM SHERWOOD - DIRECTOR
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra proudly announces its’
3rd annual Modern Snare Drum Competition.
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The competition will take place in Atlanta, Georgia at the Woodruff Arts Center June 11 - 13, 2010.
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The competition will be separated into two divisions:
Division I: ages 25 years old and under
Division II: ages 18 years old and under
Division I will consist of a Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final round.
Division II will consist of a Preliminary and Final round.
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The competition jury will include the following members:
Tom Sherwood (Principal Percussion, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)
John H. Beck (Eastman School of Music; Timpanist, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, retired)
Marc Damoulakis (Section Percussion, Cleveland Orchestra; DePaul University)
Charles Settle (Section Percussion, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra)
She-e Wu (Northwestern University)
Guest Clinician: Bob Becker (NEXUS)
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There will be a $60 (non-refundable) application fee.
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Application deadline is June 1, 2010. The competition will be limited to 70 applicants. Acceptance to the competition will be based on the order of the applications received.
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Candidates will be responsible for their own travel and housing expenses. Information will be provided for nearby hotels offering Atlanta Symphony Orchestra discount rates.
Special Event:
Bob Becker will present a masterclass on his new book “Rudimental Arithmetic” – free to all applicants - on the evening of June 12, 2010.
PRIZES:
DIVISION I
First Place:
$1,000 cash prize
Pearl Philharmonic Snare Drum
Selection of Evans, Pro-Mark and Zidljian products
Second Place:
$750 cash prize
Selection of Evans, Pro-Mark and Zidljian products
Third Place:
$500 cash prize
Selection of Evans, Pro-Mark and Zidljian products
DIVISION II
First Place:
$500 cash prize
Pearl Snare Drum
Selection of Evans, Pro-Mark and Zidljian
Second Place:
$300 cash prize
Selection of Evans, Pro-Mark and Zidljian products
Third Place:
$200 cash prize
Selection of Evans, Pro-Mark and Zidljian products
SPECIAL PRIZE
Audience Prize:
Cooperman Signature Rope Drum
REPERTOIRE:
DIVISION I
Preliminary Round
3 Pieces: Caisse study - Fougeroux
Odd Meter Rudimental Etudes: #2 – Peters
(choose one):
Hugh’s Chilled Red - Emslie
A Minute of News – Novotney
Rapeo – Ortiz
Semi-Final Round
Rudimental Arithmetic: Solo #6 - Becker
Douze Etudes: choose one – Delecluse
Impressions: (3rd Movement) - Martynciow
Final Round
Konzertstuck (with piano accompaniment) – Masson
Stick - Mellits (available after March 1, 2010)
One solo chosen by candidate: 10 minutes maximum
Please note:
Stick is available from Marc Mellits at blackhammer@marcmellits.com
DIVISION II
Preliminary Round
Three Miniatures for Snare Drum: III Presto - Beck
The Solo Snare Drummer: #21 – Firth
Modern Rudimental Swing Solos: Rudimental Jam - Wilcoxin
Final Round
Trommel Suite: toccata – Fink
Modern Classic Solos for Snare Drum: Contest Solo #1or #2 - Goodman
One solo chosen by candidate: 5 minutes maximum
If you have questions, please contact Tom Sherwood at sherwoodperc@gmail.com
APPLICATION:
Please print and fill out this page
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Name of School:
Name of Teacher:
Date of Birth:
Circle one: Division I (age 25 & under) Division II (age 18 & under)
Please send your information and your $60 application fee (made out to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) to:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Snare Drum Competition
attn: Susanne Watts
1280 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 4074
Atlanta, GA 30309-3502
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