Owosso Musicale Awards
Audition Rules
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