Competitions and Other Events
WMPA Composition Competition
About the WMPA Composition Competition
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic (WMP) is a 65-75 member orchestra that
performs in Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia (www.wmpamusic.org). The
Philharmonic will conduct its fifth annual composition competition during the 2011-12
concert season. The ultimate purpose of this competition will be to select an outstanding
composer and to showcase two of his/her major works during the next concert season
(2012-13). From compositions submitted this summer, one composition from each of
three different composers will be selected. Each composition will be performed in the
December, February or April series of the regular 2011-12 concert season. A jury
consisting of Philharmonic musicians, audience and Board members will select one
winner. WMP will then perform two major works by the winning composer during the
2012-13 concert season.
Eligibility
The competition is open to composers of any age who are U.S. citizens and whose
permanent residence is in the Eastern States (ME, NH, VT, NY, MA, RI, CT, PA, NJ,
DE, MD, DC, OH, IN, WV, VA, KY, TN, NC, MS, AL, GA, SC, and FL).
Compositions are to be received not later than August 15, 2011. Winners will be selected
and notified not later than September 15.
How to Apply
See Guidelines.
Congratulations to Jonathan Kolm, winner of the 2010-11 WMPA Composition Competition for his composition, "Prophecies.
About Jonathan Kolm: A rising American composer, Jonathan Kolm's works have been heard around the country and abroad. His music combines rhythmic intensity, haunting lyricism and rich harmonic colors and has been recognized with many awards and prizes in national competitions including the 2009 Swan Prize in Music Composition, the Percussive Arts Society Composition Competition, the National Federation of Music Clubs Competition, Voices of Change Composition Contest, and the Austin Peay State Composition Competition. He earned his DMA in Composition from the University of Texas at Austin in 2007. Active as a pianist and music educator, Mr. Kolm now serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Northern Virginia Community College and directs the piano and composition programs at the Alexandria Campus.
Congratulations to our past winners, Steven Gerber (2007-08), Charlie Barnett (2008-09), and Octavio Vasquez (2009-10).
Masterclass Invitational
2009 marked the first year of the WMPA Masterclass Invitational for talented musicians 18 years or younger and residing in the Washington metropolitan area.
WMPA is pleased to announce that the 2010 Masterclass Selection Panel is now accepting applications. The Masterclass is open to violinists, pianists, and small string ensembles aged 18 and younger. We are especially excited to announce that this year’s class will be taught by Elisabeth Adkins, Associate Concertmaster of the National Symphony Orchestra, and Edward Newman, renowned concert pianist.
This year’s Masterclass will be held on August 1, 2010, at 3:00 PM, in conjunction with WMPA’s Summer Chamber Music Series at The Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria. This series of free, Sunday afternoon performances attracts audiences from around the metropolitan area.
Space for this event is extremely limited. Applications must be delivered to the WMPA Masterclass Selection Panel on or before June 11, 2010. Performers will be announced on July 1, 2010. For more information and to apply, please see the materials posted below.
Masterclass Flyer | Application and Instructions | Letter to Teachers
