ROCKFORD — Rockford Symphony Orchestra in partnership with Rock Valley College announce registration is open for the annual Concerto Competition for young musicians up to 21 years of age from a 50 mile radius of Rockford.  
The 2018 Concerto Competition will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at Rock Valley College. Applicants must register for the competition by Dec. 20. Registration is available online at http://www.rockfordsymphony.com/concerto-competition/
Cash prizes are awarded for the top three competitors and the first prize winner is offered an opportunity to perform with the Rockford Symphony Youth Orchestra at its spring performance.
Competition Guidelines:

Entries will be accepted in: Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion.
The competition piece should not exceed 10 minutes and must be appropriate to perform with a youth orchestra, such as a movement from a concerto, or an aria for voice.
The competition piece need not be memorized.
The applicant is responsible for obtaining their own accompanist.
The applicant must bring three copies of their music for the judges.
An entry fee of $35 must accompany the application.