Owosso Musicale Awards 

Audition Rules

         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 10, 2024, at 3:00 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.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Rev. 10/2023