***John Kenneth Cole Annual Competition for Young Composers***

Winning composition will be performed by OPACO during Spring 2011

Winning composer will also receive a $500.00 award and plaque.

Qualifications:  This competition is for young composers up to and including age 23. Each original entry should be a work between 5 and 12 minutes in length and must be written for one of the following compliments: 1- full string orchestra 2- Full string orchestra plus winds up to the compliment of a full chamber orchestra (pairs of winds and percussion).

Deadline: Entries must be received in full score, a set of parts and a midi recording by February 28, 2011

Mail entries to:

Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra
Attn John Kenneth Cole Competition
PO Box 1909
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Questions: Contact OPACO office or email jkc.composition@oregonproarte.org

***YOUNG MUSICIANS SCHOLARSHIP FUND***

The Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra has established the Young Musicians Scholarship Fund to bring to talented young musicians the financial assistance necessary to further their musical studies. The “aid package” can consist of providing music instruction, reimbursement of private lesson expense or instrument rental.

The Young Musicians Scholarship Fund is open to:

• Ages 12 to 23 years
• Young musicians who have played their instrument for at least 2 years
• Those that have a clear and demonstrated financial need
• Those that have been recommended by their school teachers, private teachers or individuals/organizations with knowledge of a potential candidate
• Those with a grade point average of at least a 2.5
  

The application process consists of:

• A filled out application mailed to:

  Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra
  Young Musicians Scholarship Fund
  PO Box 1909
  Lake Oswego, OR 97035

• A copy of a written recommendation by a music teacher, individual/organization
• A confidential written statement by a parent or guardian as to the financial need

The decision process consists of:

• A committee review of all applicants
• A binding decision as to the type and extent of the Scholarship
• Notification to the recipient

The Scholarship awards consist of:

• A maximum of a $1,000 award per person
• Awards are good for 1 year or until award is exhausted
• Awards may consist of the following:
  • Private lesson expense
  • Ensemble tuition expense
  • Providing a qualified instructor
  • Providing instrument rental
  • Providing opportunity for Music Camp or music education classes