Palm Beach Symphony is dedicated to advancing the field of music through its tri-fold mission of engaging, educating, and entertaining. In order to encourage performance excellence, nurture advanced studies in music, help promising young artists with financial needs and promote the professional growth of young performers, we are pleased to present the 1st Annual Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship Competition.

Significant cash prizes will be awarded to three winners. These scholarships are available to students of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion, on a three-year rotation. Applicants must be 18-24 years of age, be enrolled at an institution of higher education and reside or attend college in the tri-county South Florida area (Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami Dade counties). The selection criteria are based on merit, integrity, artistic performance, potential, and financial need. Eligible students must have household incomes at or below the corresponding amount on chart, as demonstrated on their Income Tax Return Form.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

2021 COMPETITION: WOODWINDS

FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET, BASSOON

FIRST PLACE WINNER $12,500

SECOND PLACE WINNER$7,500

THIRD PLACE WINNER$4,500

AWARD CHOICE AWARD* $500

*Selected at Chamber Music Performance on May 24

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M U S I C S C H O L A R S H I P C O M P E T I T I O N

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2021 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (times 5)

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PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD

POVERTY GUIDELINES x5

$64,400$87,100$109,800$132,500$155,200$177,900$200,600$223,300

For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,540 for each additional person times 5.

1. Students must be 18-24 years of age at the time of the application deadline date.

2. Students must demonstrate residency and/or full-time enrollment or admittance for a music degree program at a private or public College, University, or Conservatory in South Florida as of September 1, 2021. Verification of such from the enrolled institution must be included as a part of the application materials.

3. Students must demonstrate financial needs, as presented by:

a. Inclusion of his/her most recent income tax form 1040. If student is being supported by a parent, or parents, and included in their tax return Form 1040, the most recent filing of the parents’ form must be included as a part of the application materials. b. Inclusion of a letter from applicant and/or parents describing the circumstances in detail relating to the financial need. Eligibility based on financial need is at the discretion of the Palm Beach Symphony.

4. Scholarship awards may be used to help further the student’s musical education – assist with music festivals, national or international music competitions, pay for instrument repairs or accessories, upgrade their current instrument, or cover college expenses.

5. Applicants will be asked to describe in detail how they plan to use the monetary award.

6. Three winners will be selected each year - First Place, Second Place, Third Place – along with an Audience Choice Award.

7. From the video auditions, the judges will make their selections of students who will move onto the final round of the competition. 8. Decisions about the first round of the competition will be communicated via email by September 28, 2021.

9. The final round of the competition will take place on October 23, 2021, - in front of a live audience in the Vera Lea Rinker Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach. Finalists must perform in person. There will be a drawing of lots in advance to determine the performance order.

10. An accompanist will be provided to all finalists for one rehearsal as well as theirperformance in the final round of the competition. Finalists wishing to bring theirown accompanist may do so at their own expense.

11. Judges will announce their decisions at the conclusion of the final round. Judgesdecisions are final.

ELIGIBILITY AND GUIDELINES

September 1: Submission Deadline for Application Form, Required Documents, and $40 Application FeeSeptember 10: Submission Deadline for Video AuditionSeptember 28: Decisions on Final Round Communicated to ApplicantsOctober 23: Final Round Live Performance: Vera Rinker Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach at 3:00pmMay 24, 2022: Winners Chamber Music Performance with Palm Beach Symphony Musicians: Stiller Auditorium of the Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach (repertoire to be selected and agreed upon in advance)

IMPORTANT DATES

1. All winners will perform in a chamber concert together with members of the Palm Beach Symphony in May 24, 2022 at the Stiller Auditorium, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach.

2. The audience will choose their favorite performer that evening, and that winner will receive a $500 cash prize in addition to his/her competition award.

3. Travel expenses will be covered for the winners to Palm Beach if necessary. (date and time to be agreed upon in advance.)

4. First place competition winners are not eligible to apply and compete again in the competition in any instrumental category.

1. Submit a completed online application form (see below) together with a non-refundable application fee of $ 40 using online payment button at the end of the application form by the application paperwork deadline date of September 1, 2021.

2. Submit a biography of 350 words or less plus a 4-color headshot at a minimum of 300dpi.

3. Submit an electronic copy of the score for each performed composition for the judges.

4. Submit a recorded audition video by the deadline date. Video shall be submitted via email as attached file or a downloadable link.

5. Once all application requirements have been received, you will be sent a confirmation email.

6. Late applications or changes will not be accepted.

1. Applicants must prepare and perform two required and one choice repertoire of musical works or movements.

2. Instrument specific required repertoire and choice selections lists may be found on the Application Instructions and Audition Repertoire document.

3. Audition repertoire must be performed from memory.

4. Repeats in the repertoire should not be taken.

5. A total of approximately 25 minutes are allotted for each audition.

6. Repertoire must be recorded in the order of musical period, beginning with the earliest period.

7. Please send music scores in recorded order and indicate the order number on top of each piece.

8. Accompanied and unaccompanied solo repertoire is accepted.

9. Applicants may use live or pre-recorded accompaniment for their accompanied repertoire.

10. Changes to repertoire after submission will not be accepted.

BENEFITS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE WINNERS

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

1. Applicants must record their entire video audition including all works in one continuous take.

2. Video audition may be submitted via Dropbox, We-Transfer, saved to a Google Drive or One Drive, or emailed as a video link.

3. Save and name your file with your first and last name, instrument and “Taylor Competition”.

4. Acceptable video format includes MP4 or .MOV.

5. Video audition must not contain any edits or audio/video effects.

6. Video audition must be a recent recording for the sole purpose of the competition. Previous recordings will not be accepted.

7. Speaking on the video audition is not allowed.

8. All works in the audition must be performed from memory, with no music stand in front of you.

9. The camera should be placed in order to clearly see applicant’s hands, fingers, arms and face.

10. Applicants and their accompanists must both be viewable on the video audition recording.

11. External microphones and other high fidelity audio devices are strongly recommended.

12. Video auditions that do not adhere to the repertoire and video requirements may cause the applicant to be disqualified from the competition.

1. Your recording device can be a cell phone, tablet, camera, etc. You do NOT have to rent fancy recording equipment.

2. Make sure there is 1-3 seconds of silence before the beginning of each piece.

3. Before recording, film a test. Perform the first few notes of your selection, then watch and listen to it on playback.

4. Use a fixed point of view for your camera with you being the main focus. Shoot straight on, leaving the camera in one location. Do not pan or move the camera. Camera should be no closer than waist up.

5. Check for appropriate balance with the accompanist.

6. Make sure the acoustics in the room are suitable for a recording. Practice your piece in the space. Make sure there is no noise coming from other rooms near you as you record.

7. When recording with a tablet or cellphone, use the landscape/horizontal mode for best results.

8. Do not edit within a piece; no effects or post performance alterations.

9. After you have recorded your piece, watch the playback to make sure you can be seen and the music heard.

10. When uploading, be sure to upload to your computer first and verify that image is upright (not sideways) and plays smoothly.

VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR RECORDING AND SUBMITTING

YOUR AUDITION

Submit via email to: rlabonte@palmbeachsymphony.org Images: .JPG (300dpi or higher)Documents: .PDF .DOC .DOCXVideo: .MP4 .MOV

Submit Video Audition via email to: rlabonte@palmbeachsymphony.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Submission Checklist

Online application

$40 application fee

Biography (350 word count)

Headshot (4-color and minimum of 300dpi)

Audition repertoire musical scores

Most updated original copy of applicant’s high school or college transcript

Document listing any honors, awards, and recognitions, as well as financial support received for college and other music related expenses (i.e.: Florida Prepaid Plan, College Savings Account, Parent/Family Support, Grants, Florida Bright Futures, College or other Scholarships)

Copy of applicant’s or parents’ most recent personal Income Tax Return Form 1040

Letter from applicant and/or parents describing the circumstances in detail relating to the financial need, including any special circumstances since last income tax filing, describing financial situation and support for how the applicant or applicant’s family demonstrates financial need. If there are special circumstances since your last income tax filing, please describe in the letter.

M U S I C S C H O L A R S H I P C O M P E T I T I O N

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Audition Repertoire Selection #1 (Classical Period)Mozart Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in G Major, K 313 - Movement 1

Audition Repertoire Selection #2 (Romantic Period) Reinecke Sonata - Movement 1

Audition Repertoire Selection #3 (20th or 21st Century) Choose one from list below: Gabriel Faure - FantaisieHindemith - SonataCarl Nielsen Concerto - Movement 1

Audition Repertoire Selection #1 (Classical Period) Mozart Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra in C Major KV 314 (Movement is applicant’s choice)

Audition Repertoire Selection #2 (Romantic Period) Robert Schumann - Three Romances, op. 94

Audition Repertoire Selection #3 (20th or 21st Century) Choose one from list below: Benjamin Britten - 6 Metamorphosis after OvidAntal Dorati - 5 Pieces for OboeAlyssa Morris - Collision Etudes

Audition Repertoire Selection #1 (Classical Period) Mozart Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A Major, K 622 - Movement 1

Audition Repertoire Selection #2 (Romantic Period) Schumann Fantasiestucke – Movement 1

Audition Repertoire Selection #3 (20th or 21st Century) Choose one from list below: Stravinsky 3 Pieces

Audition Repertoire Selection #1 (Classical Period)Mozart Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra in Bb Major, K 191 - Exposition and Development of the 1st movement (measure 35 -98)

Audition Repertoire Selection #2 (Romantic Period)Gustav Shreck Sonata – Movement 1

Audition Repertoire Selection #3 (20th or 21st Century) Choose one from list below:Adolphus Hailstork Bassoon Set - play all movements Ellen Taaffe Zwillich Bassoon Concerto No. 1 – Movement 1 Libby Larsen Concert Piece - choose only one movement

FLUTE

OBOE

CLARINET

BASSOON

Audition Repertoire MARY HILEM TAYLOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2021

(Applicants should choose repertoire to total approximately 25 minutes or less)

Application FormMARY HILEM TAYLOR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2021

Submission Deadline: September 1, 2021

» APPLICANT

First, Middle, Last Name

Email Address

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Mobile Phone Number

Name and Address of School Attending:

Music Degree Program in which you are currently enrolled:

Instrument:

How did you hear about the Mary Hilem Taylor Music Scholarship Competition?

Please state how the prize award will be used if you are selected as a winner:

Is your or your family’s annual total income equal to or under the corresponding amount on the Palm Beach Symphony adjusted 2021 Poverty Guidelines Chart?

Are you dependent on your family for financial support?

Please list name and address of employer.

YES   NO

YES   NO

YES   NOIf yes, are you employed at a job that is your primary source of income?

Date of Birth

» PARENT OR GUARDIAN NO. 1 INFORMATION

» PARENT OR GUARDIAN NO. 2 INFORMATION

First, Middle, Last Name

Email Address

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Mobile Phone Number

Occupation

Parent/Guardian No. 1 Employer

Employer Street Address

Employer City, State, Zip

Employer Phone Number

First, Middle, Last Name

Email Address

Street Address

City, State, Zip

Mobile Phone Number

Occupation

Parent/Guardian No. 2 Employer

Employer Street Address

Employer City, State, Zip

Employer Phone Number

Please indicate which who is the head of household.

Current Annual Total Household Income

NO. 1 NO. 2 SELF

Submit via email to: rlabonte@palmbeachsymphony.org Images: .JPG (300dpi or higher)Documents: .PDF .DOC .DOCXVideo: .MP4 .MOV

DUE SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SIGNATURE

Submission Checklist

Online application

$40 application fee

Biography (350 word count)

Headshot (4-color and minimum of 300dpi)

Audition repertoire musical scores

Most updated original copy of applicant’s high school or college transcript

Document listing any honors, awards, and recognitions, as well as financial support received for college and other music related expenses (i.e.: Florida Prepaid Plan, College Savings Account, Parent/Family Support, Grants, Florida Bright Futures, College or other Scholarships)

Copy of applicant’s or parents’ most recent personal Income Tax Return Form 1040

Letter from applicant and/or parents describing the circumstances in detail relating to the financial need, including any special circumstances since last income tax filing, describing financial situation and support for how the applicant or applicant’s family demonstrates financial need. If there are special circumstances since your last income tax filing, please describe in the letter.

I understand that the information in this application is confidential and subject to verification

I understand that any falsification or deliberate inaccuracies of information will result in disqualification of my competition application

I understand that in submitting this application, I give permission for the Scholarship Competition judges and related Symphony staff to have access to view this information, which will be kept strictly confidential.

I certify that I have a Social Security number and that I am a US Citizen.

By submitting this application, I am certifying that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Sign and Submit $40 Application Fee

Submit Video Audition via email to: rlabonte@palmbeachsymphony.orgDUE SEPTEMBER 10, 2021