Music agency

Friends of Music of Bethlehem invites voice students up to age 20 and instrumentalists up to age 19 to apply to audition for the outstanding young artist competition.

Applications are due Jan. 13, 2016.

Auditions will be held Jan. 23, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem.

The winner(s) will be presented in a formal public recital 3 p.m. April 17, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church.

The winner will receive a cash award of $600.

In the event of a tie, the judges may recommend a joint recital with shorter playing times and the prices divided accordingly.

Individual performers who wish to audition must be prepared to present a 25-minute recital of music selected from the standard repertoire should they win the audition.

Memorization is strongly encouraged but not required.

A short encore should also be available.

Competitors must provide their own accompanists.

Applicants must submit an audition application. Visit friends-of-music.org for a copy.

An application fee to Friends of Music is also required.

Competitors must reside in or study in Lehigh or Northampton County.

For the audition, competitors should be prepared to perform any of the selections chosen for the recital.

All competitors receive written evaluations from the judges.

Friends of Music of Bethlehem is a 501(c)(3) service organization that has promoted musical education and appreciation in the Lehigh Valley since 1928.

For additional information, contact Sara George during business hours at 610-437-6000.