2. Applicants must submit the official application form , properly signed (also signed by the applicants parent if applicant is under the age of 18). Application, together with an audition recording and non-refundable $25 application fee, must be received by the Symphony at the address below by Sept 30, 2012.

4. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the competition. All finalists will receive certificates of accomplishment. Judges decision will be final. Winner will provide the Symphony with (x2) B/W photos, sized 2 x 2 inches and biography of not more than 500 words within two weeks of competition.

5. Winner will perform as a soloist with the Symphony at three concerts in April/May 2013. Winner will also attend the final three Tuesday evening rehearsals prior to concert performances. A $1000 award will be presented at the final concert. In case of a tie, award will be divided evenly between winners.

6. If, in the opinion of the judges, the quality of performance at the final audition is not at a sufficiently high level, they may recommend that no award be given this year.

7. Applicant shall not be a member of the Tampa Bay Symphony and shall not have been a winner within the previous 3 years.

8. Relatives of symphony musicians may apply if independent judges are used.

9. Failure to comply with these rules and with any supplemental rules issued by the Tampa Bay Symphony Board of Directors can result in disqualification of the applicant and/or forfeiture of any award.

10. Application and interpretation of the above rules shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Symphony.