General Timeline
- September – October: summer concert date penciled
- November 30: audition application opens
- December 23: audition video submission deadline (piano & early)
- January 1 – 15: Piano Concerto Competition/early results notified via email
- March 31: audition video submission deadline for orchestra | band | choir
- April 1 – 15: audition results for orchestra | band | choir notified via email
- May 1 – June 30: music sent to the selected performers
- June – July: the selected performers individually rehearse and prepare
Soloists Timeline
| Jan. – March | Soloists selected via competition or auditions |
| April 15 | Soloists’ Practice Video Submission Due 1 for Summer Concert -Wear your formal concert soloist dress (free color) -Memory is not required |
| June 1 | Soloists’ Practice Video Submission Due 2 for Summer Concert -Wear your formal concert soloist dress (free color) -Memory is not required but recommended |
| June 15 | Soloists’ Essay & Headshot Photo Due |
| July 1 | Soloists’ Practice Video Submission Due 3 for Summer Summer Concert -Wear your formal concert soloist dress (free color) -Memory is required |
| Aug. 15 | CMS Soloists submit potential solo pieces via Google Form |
Notes:
- The soloists will become the finalists by completing all the required video submissions, official rehearsals (see this past year’s schedule, Rehearsal Rule, & make-ups) and extra rehearsals (TBA).
- If the due dates to submit your practice videos or any part of this timeline have conflicts with your school/community orchestra/choir concerts, exams, competitions, camps, workshops, family events, or any other engagements, you need to contact us to reschedule them.
- The official rehearsal schedule, Rehearsal Rule, & make-ups will be announced later
Expectation
Quotation – Jascha Heifetz
“The discipline of practice every day is essential. When I skip a day, I notice a difference in my playing. After two days, the critics notice, and after three days, so does the audience.“
- Study your instrument every day, including challenging scales, etudes, & pieces.
Soloist Essay Guideline
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Resources
Conductor Score Link: download & print out
| Abridged edition | will be provided |
Soundtrack Link: download & save on your device to listen everyday
| Reference Soundtrack | will be provided |
Soloist Dress Code Link:
| LAYP Performer Dress Code | https://layouthphilharmonic.wordpress.com/dress-code/ |
| Soloist Dress Example Photos | https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/0rdfmlu5py2bu7g7r2il9/h?dl=0&rlkey=noelikgujf6xys1xmmg3dh0tq |
CMS Engagement
LAYP Soloists: You are qualified & highly encouraged to register for CMS 1-2-3 as a soloist in preparation of 2025 Summer Concert. This opportunity will help you develop and deepen your concert repertoire, as well as enhance your performing arts experience and skills.
- Actively participate in CMS (Chamber Music Series)
FAQ
Q: What is the typical duration of a concerto for a soloist?
A: The typical duration of a concerto for a soloist usually falls within the range of 3 to 7 minutes. If your concerto exceeds this timeframe, it is recommended to discuss the possibility of making cuts or abridgments with your private teacher. In some cases, LAYP composers may also be commissioned to abridge longer concertos to fit within the standard 3-7 minute range.
Here are the example videos:
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra | Band | Choir 