MUSON Music Competition 2014

The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) invites entries for our SEARCH FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS. The winners and selected finalists will feature in our Youth Concert during the 2014 MUSON FESTIVAL in October.


Location: Lagos
Description

• The competition will be in 3 phases. Phase 1 will be on Friday May 30, 2014 when shortlisted candidates are informed. Shortlisted candidates will continue to phase 2, a live audition at the MUSON Centre on Thursday June 26, 2014. The 3rd phase will be the Youth Concert/Competition as part of the MUSON Festival, where the winners will be selected.

Prizes

• Vocal: N150, 000
• Piano: N150, 000
• Instrumental: N150, 000

Method of Application

• Contestants must be Nigerian citizens and should perform a classical or light classical instrumental solo or vocal solo of their choice on a CD (professional studio recording will be disqualified).
• The CD should include in the contestant's voice, their name, address, age, contact GSM number, name of the selected piece before rendering the piece. This same information should be clearly and neatly written (preferably typewritten) on a separate paper and included in the submission envelope.
• Contestants should be prepared to perform the same piece performed the CD and an additional piece if requested at the phase 2 audition.
• Contestants must be between 14 and 21 years on the day of the phase 2 audition and may be asked for proof of age.
• MUSON will provide a piano Contestants must provide their own instruments, music and accompanists as needed.
• Former winners and MUSON Artistes are not eligible.

The CD, the paper and a recent passport size photograph (taken within the last 6 months) of the contestant must be submitted to;

The Director,
MUSON School of Music,
8/9 Marina, Onikan,
Lagos.

Note: The decision of the judges will be final in all cases. Muson will not entertain question, disputes or have any duty to provide explanations regarding finalists or winners.

Application Deadline Friday 16th May, 2014.