Annual edith knox
performance competition
Note:
The application period for 52nd Annual Edith Knox Performance Competition is closed.
Cash Prizes and Competition Rules
(for 52nd Annual Edith Knox Performance Competition)
First Place
$1,600
Second Place
$850
Third Place
$600
Fourth Place
$450
Fifth Place
$350
The Competition is open to instrumentalists who have not attained the age of 25 by June 1, 2025. Proof of age may be required at the Preliminary Competition. Audition times will be assigned based upon date applications are received. In the event there are an unusually large number of applicants, you may be asked to provide a link to a sample performance, and not all applicants may be selected for the preliminary round.
Entrants must perform a concerto in its entirety or other work for solo instrument and orchestra from the standard repertoire that is equivalent in terms of difficulty and length. Selections are subject to approval by the Chairs of the Knox and Artistic committees and the Music Director and must be performed from memory with piano accompaniment.
Accompanists must be provided for both Preliminary and Final Competitions. Please ensure your accompanist is available for both performances. In addition to appearing at both Competitions, finalists must be available to appear in concert with the Symphony on June 22, 2025 and are required to attend scheduled one or two rehearsals at Harbor College and the final rehearsal on June 22 at Redondo Union High School. The winner must also be available to play a short, solo recital at 3:00 PM on May 3 in the Classical Crossroads' Classical Interludes concert series. An honorarium of $1000 will be provided by Classical Crossroads for this recital.
Decisions of the judges are final. Neither oral nor written critiques will be provided.
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Edith Knox Performance Competition and prizes are made possible through support provided by Edith Knox Fund, the Mimi Horowitz Fund, and individual donors (Angels).