Eligibility 

Oboe and Bassoon High School Students 

Requirements 

Entrants will perform one work or movement of a solo piece with piano accompaniment with a duration not to exceed 10 minutes. Memorization is not required. The competition is open to the public. 

An accompanist is required for all contestants. If you have questions, please contact Professor David Cyzak or Professor Benjamin Coelho for assistance. 

Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded to both the oboe and bassoon categories: 

1st Prize: $150 + Certificate 

2nd Prize: $100 + Certificate 

3rd Prize: $75 + Certificate 

Schedule is subject to change.

8:30 am

Check-in

9:00 am -10:30 am

Double Reed small ensemble rehearsals 

Competition Contestants rehearsal

10:45- 12:00 pm 

Large ensemble rehearsal 

Oboe and Bassoon Young Artist Competition 

12:00-1:15 pm 

Lunch 

1:15- 2:45 pm

Instrument tryouts & reed finishing classes with Professor Benjamin Coelho 

Instrument tryouts & reed finishing classes with Professor David Cyzak

3:00-3:45 pm 

Dress rehearsals for double reed small and large ensembles

3:45-4:00 pm

Doors open for final double reed concert

4:00 pm - 4:50 pm

Concert performance of the competition winners and double reed ensembles

4:50 pm - 5:30 pm

Ice Cream Social, photo op with friends, and surprise guest!