2023 Chamber Competition
2023 Competition Winners!
A fantastic competition that was adjudicated by YuEun Kim, Connie Kim-Sheng, and Aki Nishiguchi. Here are the winners: (Click for larger image)
2023 Chamber Music Competition
(open to all branches)
Competition Adjudicators:
Competition Date: March 18, 2023 (Sat)
Application Deadline: February 11, 2023 (Mon)
Location: Lyceum Village, 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin, CA 92780
Important: Please read the 2024 JCM OC YMCC Rules carefully before filling out the form online.
Competition Rules & Guidelines
Started in 2013 by Dr. Minji Noh and Dr. David Rentz, Young Musicians Concerto Competition provides a special opportunity for highly motivated young musicians to perform concertos with the live orchestra. This is a collaboration project of California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Orange County, Junior Chamber Music (JCM) and Orchestra Collective of Orange County (OC of OC). The first place winner of each category will perform with the Orchestra Collective of Orange County under the baton of Dr. David Rentz.
Categories
Elementary: Ages 11 & under (Time Limit: 10 min.)
Junior: Ages 14 & under (Time Limit: 10 min.)
Senior: Ages 21 & under (Time Limit: 12 min.)
Application Fee: $35 per group member
Awards
First place, Second place, Third place & Honorable Mention from each category.
As part of the First place prize, the winning group from each category will have the opportunity to open a concert at the Doheny Mansion hosted by the Da Camera Society on April 13, 14 or June 3.
Repertoire Requirements
Any chamber work consisting of 2 to 8 players. Multiple movements may be performed if the time limit is adhered to. Please refer to the time limits listed above and omit repeats if necessary.
Complete Rules
1. Age is determined by the date of the competition. Each applicant is required to submit a proof of age (a copy of driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.).
2. The decisions of competition judges are final.
3. There are NO REFUNDS of application fees in the event of non-participation.
For additional information, email JCM-OC Director, Joanne Im.