1st Annual Roman Totenberg
Young Musicians String Competition

Competition and
Gala Concert

The Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street, Newton, MA 02460

 

 

 

 

IN MEMORIAM

To Professor Roman totenberg, a great violinist, a masterful teacher, an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

COMPETITION

Sunday, December 2, 2012, 10am – 4pm

WINNER GALA RECITAL

Saturday, December 8 at 4pm
Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street
Tickets: $10, $5 for students and seniors

COMPETITION CHAIR

Dr. Vera Rubin, President of Massachusetts Music teachers Association
rubinvera@gmail.com for questions

GUIDELINES

Open to:	Musicians ages 8 - 18 who are either Newton residents or students of Newton string teachers.
Competition Categories	Ages 8–9; 10-11, 12-13,14-15,16-18 Applicant will be placed in an age category as of November 1, 2012. Participants must prepare a concert piece or two, written for a string instrument with piano, or unaccompanied. No movement of a concerto or sonata will be accepted. The duration of the repertoire must not exceed 10 minutes for the participants younger than 15 years old, and be not longer than 15 minutes for the age 16-18 category. Participants can either provide their own accompanist or use the Competition's accompanist. If an accompanist is needed, music needs to be submitted with the application. Accompanist Fee is $80 which includes a one hour rehearsal and the performance.
Winners:	1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and one Honorable Mention in each category. All of these winners will play in the Gala Concert on Saturday, December 8. All decisions of judges are final.
Judges:	Faculty members from New England and Boston area educational institutions.
Prizes:	Cash prizes for 1st place winners. All other winners will receive gift certificates to Boston area instrument shops and Award Certificates
Registration Fee:	$75.00
Application Deadline:	November 1, 2012
Send Application to:	Download the flyer and application form (pdf) Roman Totenberg String Competition Newton Cultural Center 225 Nevada Street Newton, MA 02460 (make checks payable to City of Newton)
More Info:	newtonma.gov click on City Governments, click on Cultural Affairs

Vera Rubin, founder, Jill, Amy and Nina Totenberg attend the first string competition founded in their father's memory which took place at the Newton Cultural Center sponsored by the Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs and Newton Community Pride.