Applications for contestants must be sent care of the St. Cecilia Society beginning November 1, 2011 and may not be received later than January 10, 2012. Contestants accepted into the competition will be notified the first week of February.

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Contestants are selected on the basis of their recordings. Resumes may be verified. Contestants will be judged on musicianship, technique and overall stature as a potential performing artist with a symphony orchestra. Complete works must be prepared and memorized. It is recommended that contestants provide their own accompanists. If this is not possible, the Competition will supply one for a fee of $125.00. This entitles the contestant to one 1-hour rehearsal before the performance. The score for the accompanist must be sent with the application. Photocopied scores are unacceptable. Securing use of an official accompanist cannot be guaranteed after February 10 for the year of the competition. One purchased copy of the score that has no personal notes or markings on it must be available for the judges' use on the day of the competition.