Ross-Roberts Competition for High School Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Players

Application Deadline

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Competition Date & Time

Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location

University of Maryland School of Music
Leah M. Smith Lecture Hall
2200 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
8270 Alumni Drive
College Park, MD 20742

Fees

A $35 non-refundable application fee is required by the deadline. Apply online using a credit card. If paying by check, remit payment to “Friday Morning Music Club” and mail with your application form.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in grades 9 – 12 who play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments and live within 50 miles of Washington, DC.

Awards

• First Prize: $1,500
• Second Prize: $1,000
• Third Prize: $700

Repertoire

All contestants may use an accompanist provided for free by the FMMC or may use their own accompanist. There will be no rehearsal on the competition day if using the Club-provided accompanist, but you may contact and submit your score to the accompanist ahead of time.

Woodwind & Brass Requirements

• All works must be currently published.
• Any selection written to be accompanied must be performed with accompanist.
• Choose a 15–20 minute program of 3 works, each from contrasting periods (transcriptions acceptable):
  • One must be from either the 20th or 21st century.
  • One must be unaccompanied, 2–5 minutes duration (an etude is acceptable).
  • One must be a fast movement of a major concerto.
  • At least one work must be memorized.

Percussion Requirements

• The performer must provide all percussion equipment.
• Any selection written to be accompanied must be performed with accompanist.
• Choose a 15–20 minute program of 3 solo works:
  • 1 each on Snare, Mallets (original or transcribed) using 2 or 4 mallets, and Timpani using 4 drums
  • OR a Snare solo and 2 Mallet solos in contrasting styles/periods, using 4 mallets on at least one solo.

Contact

Carole Falvo & William Wright
Woodwind, Brass, & Percussion Competition Chairs
highschoolwind@fmmc.org

2019 Winners

• First Prize: Amy Hwang, Flute
• Second Prize: Angelina Lim, Flute
• Third Prize: Mei Yuzuki, Flute
• Honorable Mentions: Christian Aliferis, Alto Sax; Arthur Hu, Bassoon; and Hana Lee, Flute