International Double Bass Solo Competition

The Bradetich Foundation announces the establishment of the International Double Bass Solo Competition. The first competition will be held in June, 2010 at the University of North Texas, College of Music in Denton, Texas, USA. The goal of the competition is to identify international artist level solo performers and to provide career advancement opportunities. The competition will include the Artists Division to age 33 and the Youth Division, under age 18.

Prizes

First Prize in the Artists Division will include the largest prize offerings in double bass competition history: $10,000 US cash award, a fully funded New York debut recital in Weill Recital Hall, a CD recording and distribution, and a series of concertos, recitals and master classes with orchestras, at major universities and at bass festivals throughout the United States and abroad. Second and Third prize in the Artists Division and all three prizes in the Youth Division will include cash and performance opportunities.

Application

All application information, rules and repertoire will be available by January 1, 2009.

For further details, contact Maria Harman: maria.harman@bradetichfoundation.org