Portland Gay Symphonic Band presents Concerto Competition

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The Rose City Gay Freedom Bands’ Young Artist Solo Competition is open to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students currently enrolled in their High School band program in the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. The competition is open to all students regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The winner of the competition will receive a $500 scholarship and the opportunity to perform at the Portland Gay Symphonic Band’s Spring Concert in April, 2018.

Our program:

• An OutDoor Adventure by Aaron Copland
• The Leaves Are Falling by Warren Benson
• The Moldau, a symphonic poem by Smetana
• Sun Dance by Frank Ticheli
• Early Light by Carolyn Bremer
• Simple Gifts by Frank Ticheli