Owosso Musicale Awards 

Audition Rules

1.    Students will perform one selection from the Baroque/Classical period and one selection from the Romantic/Contemporary period.   This requirement is mandatory for HS/College applicants.   JH/MS students may perform as above or may perform two contrasting pieces.

 2.   An accompanist must be used if the music so designates. 

 3.   Memorization of both selections is required for voice and piano  

       auditions. Instrumentalists must memorize one of their two pieces. (Or

        both, if you choose) 

 4.   The performance time limit for JH/MS (Gr. 6-8) and High School (Gr. 9-

        12) auditions is 15 minutes.

 5.   The performance time limit for College student auditions is 25 minutes. 

 6.   Entrants must reside in Shiawassee County or must be taught in

         Shiawassee County. 

 7.   A non-refundable $20 entry fee is required with the completed

        application. 

 8.   Students must have two copies of music with all measures numbered

        for the judges. One copy MUST be an original. The second may be

        photocopied and will be destroyed following judging. (fair use of

         copyright law) 

 9.    A student may win only three times from the 6th to 11th grade. 

10.   A High School senior may audition for the graduating senior award in

          addition to the three times listed above. 

11.   A student may be awarded ONLY ONE award per year. 

12.   Any entrant may perform for comments only with the required fee, but

           is not eligible for an award. 

13.   The award winners are required to perform one or both pieces

           performed as in the audition in a recital on March  9, 2025, at  2:00

           p.m. at Owosso Christ Episcopal Church. The winners may also have

          an additional opportunity to perform during the year at their   

          convenience. 

14.   Certificates will be presented during the March recital program.

           Parents and guests are invited to attend the performance and

           reception.   Awards will be presented directly to the students. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Revised 10/2024