Each year the University Symphony
Orchestra sponsors a concerto competition for musicians at PLU called
the Student Soloists Competition. Students may participate with the
agreement of their studio teachers and the conductor of the USO.
Congratulations to the 2007-2008 winners:
Leann Conley, soprano
Andrew Floodeen, horn
Natasha Gilman, flute
Amy VanMechelen, mezzo-soprano
These young artists performed with the USO on Tuesday 18 March, 2007.
In 2008 the auditions will be held on:
Judges for the 2008 auditions will be:
Lisa Bergman, pianist and Executive Director of the Icicle Creek Music Center
John Falskow, conductor and Chair of Music at Tacoma Community College
Kari Ragan, soprano, performer and teacher
Complete sets of rules and application forms are available at the PLU Music Department Office, MBR 206, or call 253-535-7602.
For more information you may e-mail the USO.