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Oxford University Philharmonia Conductor Competition for 2012-2013

The OUPhil Conductor Competition 2012 is now open. Applications should be submitted to Thomas Nelson (Manager) via email (ouphil@oums.org) or pidge (Univ). An application form can be downloaded here or requested from the same email address. The first round of auditions will take place on Saturday of 3rd Week (4th February); 2 or 3 candidates will go through to the second round which will take place on Wednesday of 5th Week (15th February) in an OUPhil rehearsal (between 7-10pm). The first audition will last 12 minutes and candidates will have to conduct a mini-orchestra through extracts of a Beethoven's Symphony, available on IMSLP. Select candidates will also be invited to an interview that afternoon. Second round auditions will last 20 minutes, and the candidates will have to conduct the orchestra through a section of current repertoire. The orchestra vote for the winner. If you have any questions, please get in contact with Thomas Nelson (Manager) or Benjamin Goodson (Conductor) at ouphil@oums.org.

Oxford University Philharmonia Concerto Competition 2012

The OUPhil Concerto Competition 2013 will open in Michaelmas 2012. This competition offers members of the university a rare opportunity to perform a concerto of their choice with one of the university's top orchestras. Singers and instrumentalists are invited to enter by contacting ouphil@oums.org to obtain an entry form or downloading one here. Queries on the suitability of repertoire may be made to the conductor. Auditions will take place in two rounds during Michaelmas term 2011 and will involve performing extracts form your chosen work with piano accompaniment. The concerto will be performed in the orchestra's 2013 Hilary term concert in the Sheldonian theatre on 'date tbc'.

Previous Winners:
2012	Claire Wickes	Nielsen Flute Concerto
2011	Chris Terepin	Finzi Cello Concerto
2010	Amy Tress	Beethoven Violin Concerto
2009	Anke Batty	Weber Clarinet Concerto No.1
2008	Patrick Dawkins	Elgar Violin Concerto
2007	Madeleine Ridd	Elgar Cello Concerto
2005	Mariko Kato	Chopin Piano Concerto No.1

Names of winners pre 2005 are currently unkown, please contact ouphil@oums.org if you have any further details on previous winners.

Leader Auditions for 2013

Oxford University Philharmonia seeks a new leader to serve from Hilary Term 2013 until the end of Michaelmas Term 2013. This provides a fantastic opportunity for a talented violinist to lead one of the University’s top ensembles, working closely with the best student conductors Oxford has to offer. As leader, you would also sit on the orchestra’s committee, giving you a say in the orchestra’s activities. For more details or to apply for the position of leader, please email ouphil @oums .org for an application form or download one here.