One of Bay of Plenty Symphoniaâs objectives is to encourage young musicians – both in playing instruments and appreciating orchestral music. The community orchestra does this by dedicating one of their concerts each year to âyouth musicâ. In alternate years the Symphonia traditionally performs a concert programme designed with youngsters in mind, or runs a âRising Starsâ competition for secondary school level students.
Next year sees the Symphoniaâs seventh biennial Rising Stars Competition. The competition is designed to give young musicians from around the Bay of Plenty a platform to exhibit their talent, and to introduce them to the New Zealand public. Once again there will be two classes: a concerto competition for instrumentalists and a composition competition. Concerto finalists will perform with the orchestra at a special concert on 21 August 2021 and the winner will be selected on the night by a panel of professional, nationally recognised judges. The winning composition will also be performed by the orchestra.
Further details and entry forms are available from bopssecretary@gmail.com or on the orchestraâs website, www.bopsymphonia.org.nz. Entries (indicating registration to take part) close on 26th February 2021.
CONTACT
Justus Rozemond, Music Director
Email: justus@rozemond.com
Image: The winner of BOP Symphoniaâs 2019 Rising Stars concerto competition, Leo Read, performs Ferdinand Davidâs Trombone Concertino with the orchestra*.
