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BOLZ YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION Preliminary Round: Early January Semi-Final Round: Late January (not open to the public) Final Round (The Final Forte): Wednesday, March 3, 2021, on Overture Hall stage The Bolz Young Artist Competition is a highlyregarded statewide competition in which Wisconsin’s young musicians compete for scholarships and the
Emily Hauer, Jonathan Kartman, Kyle Knox, Michael Wu, Jessica Jiang
opportunity to perform as soloists with the MSO. The competition is open to Wisconsin residents in grades 9–12. The four semi-finalists compete in The Final Forte on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Overture Hall. We are accepting applications for this year’s competition through Monday, January 11, 2021, with a few changes to the rules and procedures. First, we regret that we are not able to accept any wind or brass applications this year, as all instrumentalists will need to wear a mask during the entire audition/performance process. Additionally, all applicants must make sure their preferred audition piece is approved by the MSO. More information on changes to this years’ procedures, as well as the competition application,
Michael Wu, Piano
Jessica Jiang, Piano
Jonathan Kartman, Violin
Emily Hauer, Violin
are available online at madisonsymphony.org/bolz. Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte 2020 concert and broadcasts are the result of a historic partnership among the Madison Symphony Orchestra, PBS Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Public Radio. Major funding provided by: Diane Ballweg, Stephen Morton, W. Jerome Frautschi, A. Paul Jones Charitable Trust, Julie & Larry Midtbo, Fred & Mary Mohs and Elizabeth Olson With additional funding from: Bell Laboratories, James Dahlberg & Elsebet Lund, Kato Perlman, Cyrena & Lee Pondrom, Sentry Insurance Foundation, Darcy Kind & Marc Vitale, Dr. A. Beyer-Mears, Nick & Judith Topitzes, the Focus Fund for Young Performers, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to providing outstanding educational and community engagement opportunities throughout south-central Wisconsin. Reaching over 25,000 children and adults each year, we engage music enthusiasts of all ages and abilities through our partnerships with schools, community centers, and assisted living facilities. Join us as we embark on a journey to enrich, engage and inspire! madisonsymphony.org/education 13
