The Plowman Chamber Music Competition
We are pleased to announce that the 2010 Plowman Chamber Music Competition will be held March 13 & 14, 2010 in Columbia, Missouri. Semi-Finals Competition will be held at First Baptist Church (1112 E. Broadway) on March 13, and the Finals Competition will be held at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts (203 S. Ninth St.) on March 14.
To register, download the application, fill it out and return it by February 10, with the extended deadline of February 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
The 2010 Plowman Chamber Music Competition is being co-presented by the Missouri Symphony Society and the Odyssey Chamber Music Series and is sponsored by the University of Missouri School of Music, First Baptist Church and Hennessy & Sons Music.
Competition Overview
Sponsored by the Missouri Symphony Society, the Plowman Chamber Music Competition (PCMC) celebrated its inaugural year in 2006. The Competition provides an opportunity for non-professional musicians to perform in front of an outstanding panel of nationally chosen judges for the cash awards that include a grand prize of $5,000.
Located in the heartland of the United States in Columbia, Missouri, PCMC will invites approximately 25 five ensembles to take part in the semi-final competition, followed by a formal Finals Concert.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Plowman Chamber Music Competition (PCMC) is to assist emerging chamber ensembles in their artistic development, to encourage them to pursue careers in chamber music, and to provide a forum for their talents. PCMC intends to raise Columbia's cultural status nationally through promotion of quality music. PCMC will support ensembles in achieving the highest level of accomplishment and foster a collegial environment among the participating musicians.
Awards
- $5,000Grand Prize
- $2,000Two first prizes, one in each category
- $500Honorable mention(s)
The Plowman Chamber Music Competition is in honor of Janice Plowman. The Missouri Symphony Society is proud to honor a Columbia community member who dedicated her life to education and the arts. This event will go to serve Ms. Plowman's ideals. We trust her spirit will live on through the Plowman Chamber Music Competition.