California Concerto Weekend is now:
California CONCERTO FESTIVAL for Amateur Pianists
Joseph Ordaz - Artistic Director & Conductor
January 12-15, 2023
Click here for schedule of events open to the public
(Masterclasses, Open Rehearsal, Gala Concert)
at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA
We are not accepting any new applications for the upcoming event since we had to cancel the event for this past January due to the continued outbreak of Covid. Those who were accepted for this past January are automatically accepted for this coming year. However, there will still be a weekend full of rehearsals and a final concert open to the public. Check back for updates and information.
We're pleased to announce our performers for the 10th Anniversary California Concerto Festival for Amateur Pianists for 2022 - 2023.
Diana Gao: Seattla, WA - Schumann 1st mov.
Zach Weiner: San Francisco, CA - Brahms 1, 2nd mov
Eugene Lee: Palo Alto, CA - Chopin, Grand Polonaise Brilliante
Heesun Joyce Rogers: North Royalton, OH - Chopin 1, 1st mov
Vincent Phillips: Charlotte, NC - Brahms 2, 1st mov
Robert Au: Santa Clara, CA - Brahms 2, 3rd mov
Si-Jung Beverly Oh: Los Angeles, CA - Chopin 1, 2nd mov
Jon Lee: San Francisco, CA - Prokofiev 3, 3rd mov
Colleen Sharpe: Downey, CA - Schumann, 1st mov
Darren Lee: Toronto, ON, Canada - Chopin 2, 1st mov
Michael Krause: Del Mar, CA - Mozart 23, 1st mov
Gerrit Pronske: Plano, TX - Mozart 23, 3rd mov
Minnie Ho, San Jose, CA - Chopin 2, 1st mov
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CCW 2023 Faculty
Amateur pianists, 25 years of age or older who are non-professional pianists are eligible to participate . Twelve to fourteen pianists will be accepted to participate as performers based on their video applications. All accepted performers will receive a 50-minute lesson with one of the CCW piano faculty, a meeting with the orchestra conductor, up to a 30 minute rehearsal (depending on concerto selection) with the CCF Orchestra, and a performance in the final concert with the orchestra. There will also be masterclasses for all performers with a member of the CCW faculty and accompanying second pianist. A welcome reception and panel discussion on solo concerto performance will open the workshop.
For those looking to perform with orchestra for the first time or for more experienced performers, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Some performers who are preparing for future performance or competitions such as the Cliburn Amateur Competition can gain valuable experience performing their concerto here first in January. Several performer from the CCF2020 were accepted to the Cliburn Amateur competition originally planned for this year.
A limited number of Active Auditors may also be offered to those not accepted as performers. Active auditors get all benefits of the lessons, meetings, discussion and read through with the orchestra but without the masterclasses and final performance with orchestra. General auditors are also encouraged to attend.
"I have to say that CCF is one of the most important experiences for me, both musically and psychologically."
-Qi Wang, performer 2020
"Thank you so much for the opportunity of participating in CCW. It has been a wonderful and memorable experience for me in my life “
- Millie Luk, performer 2018
"...a well-paced, fascinating, educational event. Nothing could be better for the adult amateur."
- Tony Cantrick, performer 2013, 2014
"...from the moment I walked into the first group meeting until the end of the post-concert reception I had a fantastic time! ..... I was inspired by all the talent and made a bunch of new friends. Thank you all for a great weekend!"
-Eugene Lee, performer 2016, 2020
"Besides the wonderful music making, it was just a great group of people!"
- Patricia Gunther, performer 2016
For those looking to perform with orchestra for the first time or for more experienced performers, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Some performers who are preparing for future performance or competitions such as the Cliburn Amateur Competition can gain valuable experience performing their concerto here first in January. Several performer from the CCF2020 were accepted to the Cliburn Amateur competition originally planned for this year.
A limited number of Active Auditors may also be offered to those not accepted as performers. Active auditors get all benefits of the lessons, meetings, discussion and read through with the orchestra but without the masterclasses and final performance with orchestra. General auditors are also encouraged to attend.
"I have to say that CCF is one of the most important experiences for me, both musically and psychologically."
-Qi Wang, performer 2020
"Thank you so much for the opportunity of participating in CCW. It has been a wonderful and memorable experience for me in my life “
- Millie Luk, performer 2018
"...a well-paced, fascinating, educational event. Nothing could be better for the adult amateur."
- Tony Cantrick, performer 2013, 2014
"...from the moment I walked into the first group meeting until the end of the post-concert reception I had a fantastic time! ..... I was inspired by all the talent and made a bunch of new friends. Thank you all for a great weekend!"
-Eugene Lee, performer 2016, 2020
"Besides the wonderful music making, it was just a great group of people!"
- Patricia Gunther, performer 2016
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For more information, phone 408-855-5276, or email joseph.ordaz@missioncollege.edu
All artists, guests, events, prices and schedule times subject to change.